Denice Hood shows how educational psychology can be applied to counseling in college, particularly in understanding students’ developmental needs and academic struggles. Learners often need supplementary supports such as academic skills training, stress management strategies, career guidance, and emotional support systems. The purpose of counseling psychologists is to foster students’ holistic growth — academically, socially, and emotionally. Their methods may include one-on-one counseling, group workshops, assessments, and collaboration with faculty. In this role, counseling psychologists act as facilitators of learning, advocates for student well-being, and guides in career and personal decision-making.