Jennifer is able to provide supervision for those who are desiring to obtain licensure.

Licensed professional counselors (LPCs), also called licensed clinical professional counselors or licensed mental health counselors in some states, focus on mental, emotional, and behavioral issues in a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals work with families, individuals, groups, and couples in roles as wide-ranging as substance abuse counseling, psychoanalysis, and learning disability counseling.

Aspiring LPCs must hold at least a master’s degree in counseling or a related field. After two years of supervised clinical experience, these professionals may sit for a credentialing exam in order to work in community health agencies, hospitals, and private practice.

License Information

Requirements

• Complete a Graduate Degree in professional counseling or an equivalent degree approved by Professional Counselor Section (more information below).
• Completion of post-graduate supervised practice obtained under a Professional Counselor Training license.
  • Master’s level – 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised professional counseling practice including at least 1,000 hours of face-to-face client contact.
  • Doctoral level – 1,000 hours of post-degree supervised professional counseling practice.
• Complete and submit Professional Counselor Application including required documentation and fees.
• An applicant for permanent licensure may apply for a temporary license at the same time.
  • The temporary license may be issued to an individual who pays the required fee and meets all the qualifications for the permanent license except for passing the required national examination.
  • The temporary license expires upon notification of successful completion of the national examination or expiration of the 9-month period, whichever is earlier.
  • The temporary license may be renewed one time for an additional 9-month period.
• Successful completion of required examinations.

Professional Counselor – Training License Requirements

• Complete and submit Professional Counselor Application including required documentation and fees.
• Applicant must be in a position or have an offer for a position as a Professional Counselor in a supervised clinical professional counseling practice.
• The training license shall expire after 48 months.
• A training license may be renewed by the discretion of the Professional Counselor Section.