Explore the comprehensive guide to licensure requirements for professional counselors. Learn about the necessary qualifications and steps to become a licensed counselor in your state.

Jan 5, 2026 · The Compact applies only to counselors licensed as LPCs, or whatever designation the state uses. MFTs, Art/Music/Dance therapists and other mental health professionals with …

Licensure portability refers to the ability of a professional counselor licensed at the independent practice level to transfer a license to another state or U.S. jurisdiction when the counselor …

Jan 5, 2026 · The American Counseling Association (ACA) today celebrates the launch of the long-awaited Counseling Compact, which allows licensed professional counselors to practice …

Obtaining professional counselor licensure requires a master’s degree in counseling or a related field, which includes an internship and practicum, and pre-requisite coursework of between 48 …

Licensed professional counselors who do not hold degrees in counseling but in a closely related field are eligible to apply for a privilege if they meet all requirements for licensure as an LPC in …

As the largest association of licensed professional counselors, we are dedicated to advancing the counseling profession. We advocate for policies to support counseling students, to help …

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Counseling individuals and assisting in skill building for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, and those with co-occurring substance abuse/use disorders

Apr 21, 2023 · The Mental Health Access Improvement Act closed the mental health coverage gap in federal law that has excluded licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and marriage …