This study qualitatively assessed the worries reflective of Stoltenberg's Level Developmental
model for counselors-in-training. Beginning counselors (N= 19) enrolled in beginning
practicum courses identified their worries as counselors. Analysis of the results produced 15
relatively distinct worry themes of beginning counselors. The sample was largely worried
about their competence and effectiveness as counselors. Relatively few worries about
harming clients or ethical breeches were reported.