Applying to Masters programs for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Need Advice

Hi there!

I hope I'm in the right place to ask this question. I am applying to Masters programs for CMHC (and potentially MFT too depending on the program). My goal is to become a certified mental health counselor in California. The three programs I've been most serious about thus far are:

San Francisco State University - MS in CMHC
Northwestern Online - MA in Counseling
Palo Alto University - MA in Counseling

I live in San Francisco, hence my emphasis on in-person local programs. As far as I can tell, there are not many accredited programs in my area which has limited my options somewhat.

I wanted to ask if anyone has any experience with any of these programs and/or recommendations I'm not looking to know my chances of getting in or anything of that nature. I just want to try to speak to people who might know a little bit more about the landscape and can guide me in the right direction. Please, if you have any advice, I'd love to converse.

Thanks!