Topic summary
Counseling psychologist
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Counseling psychology.
Cultural variables
Gender role socialization can also present issues for clients and counselors. Implications for practice include the need for counseling psychologists to be aware of stereotypes and biases about male and female identity, roles and behavior, such as emotional expression. The APA guidelines for multicultural competence outline expectations for counseling psychologists to take culture into account in practice and research.