Advancing the Counseling Profession Through Intervention Research

In this article, we describe a type of research known as intervention research. With evidence‐based practice becoming the industry standard across the mental health profession, the need for counselors to engage in intervention research is greater now than ever before. Intervention research not only leads to improved client care but also supports accountability and enhances advocacy efforts by providing the evidence needed to influence stakeholders and drive change. With proper training, both counseling researchers and practitioners can engage in intervention research that advances the profession by assessing the efficacy and effectiveness of specific counseling interventions. This article serves as a primer to inform future researchers.