In-Office Counseling is counseling that is conducted within a structured office setting.

In-Office Counseling provides a safe, personal environment for clients to share their issues and learn new ways on how to make change and reach their goals. Counselors work with clients to help them resolve their problems, issues, goals and challenges through stages. This process helps clients learn new patterns and skills that they can use in life.

One of the benefits of in-office counseling is that counselors can read non-verbal behavior as well as verbal communication, which is only possible via webcam with online counseling. It is also believed that in-office counseling allows the counselor to be more creative within the sessions, for example; going outside for a walk with the client or developing a piece of art together. However, not everyone has access to in-office counseling, and there are others who either cannot afford in-office counseling or have scheduling conflicts that make it difficult to attend. For these reasons, online counseling is an alternative and has increased in availability over the years.

Nonetheless, in-office counseling is a very sought after means of counseling and continues to help millions of people all around the world live a better, happier, and more productive life.