Organized around the latest CACREP standards, Introduction to Professional Counseling integrates key theoretical concepts with practical discussions in the field. Editors Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich and Cynthia A. Reynolds draw from their own experiences as counseling practitioners to explore what it means to develop a professional counseling identity, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and reflection in practice. The book includes numerous case studies and practice exercises designed to personalize content for developing 21st century counselors. Part of the Counseling and Professional Identity Series, this text targets specific competencies identified by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs).