Mental health field

  Consider the various settings in which counseling can take place in the mental health field (e.g., private practice, community/agency, wilderness therapy programs, pastoral counseling, hospital, corrections). What are some elements that these settings have in common? What are the distinct differences between the settings? What are some unique advantages and challenges of maintaining a private practice? Please describe which two settings you would consider working in as a professional counselor and why? What are the pros and cons?