This article provides a description of the category of mental disorders cal
led "paraphilias" as well as the specific types of paraphilias. Guidelines
are provided for assessment of people who present with paraphilic behavior.
A review of inventories and other tools that can facilitate diagnosis and
description of paraphilias is included. In addition, effective approaches t
o treatment of these disorders as well as personal and professional issues
for counselors treating people with paraphilias are briefly discussed.