About The Counseling Cove
The Counseling Cove was born out of a vision to create a supportive community for counseling professionals, students, and anyone passionate about mental health. Recognizing that a career in counseling involves continuous learning and growth, The Counseling Cove is dedicated to fostering a space where knowledge, empathy, and resources flow freely. Here, we understand that working with people means an ever-evolving journey of understanding, reflection, and adaptation. Whether you’re here to explore, learn, or connect, The Counseling Cove offers a harbor for growth in the pursuit of meaningful, human-centered work.
Mission & Values
To build an inclusive community for counseling professionals, students, and mental health advocates dedicated to lifelong learning and social change.
The Counseling Cove provides resources, connections, and educational opportunities that center on multicultural understanding and social justice, empowering members to promote wellness and foster meaningful, inclusive impact in the lives of others.
“Empathy is one of our greatest tools of healing.”
— Dr. Joy DeGruy
Camille Poritzky (she/her)
The Counseling Cove Founder and Curator
Camille is a Mental Health Clinical Counseling student completing her Master’s at Palo Alto University, where she experienced firsthand the power of connection—even in a virtual setting. Inspired by the supportive network within her online cohort, Camille founded The Counseling Cove to help others find their people and build meaningful connections in the counseling community. With a background in trauma-informed care and experience working across diverse populations, she brings a nurturing, inclusive approach to her work. Camille’s interests lie in perinatal and postpartum counseling as well as supporting parents, and she’s dedicated to creating accessible spaces for learning, growth, and genuine connection among counseling professionals, students, and mental health advocates.
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