Licensed Professional Counselor "LPC"
any person who offers professional counseling services for compensation and is
licensed under the LPC
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Board
State Board of Health
Department
State Department of Health
Advisory Board
LPC Advisory Board appointed by the Commissioner
Commissioner
State Commissioner of Health
Counseling
the application of mental health and developmental principles...
4 purposes of counseling
1. facilitate human development and adjustment
2. prevent, diagnose, treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders
3. conduct assessments or diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment goals
and objectives
4. plan, implement, or evaluate treatment plans
Counseling Treatment Interventions
the application of cognitive, affective, behavioral and systemic counseling strategies
Consulting
interpreting or reporting scientific fact or theory in counseling to provide assistance in
solving current or potential problems of individuals, groups, or organizations.
Referral Activities
evaluating data to identify problems and to determine the advisability of referral to
other specialists.
Research Activities
reporting, designing, conducting or consulting on research in counseling
Specialty
the designation of a sub area of counseling practice that is recognized by a national
certification agency or by the Board
Supervisor
a person who meets the requirements established by the Board and who is licensed
under the LPC Act.
LPC Candidate
a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under
supervision for licensure.
The LPC Act does not allow for the title "LPC" to be used by:
1. Physicians, psychologists, social workers, marital and family therapists, and
attorneys.
2. Rehabilitation counselors, vocational evaluation specialists, psychiatric and mental
health nurses, alcohol and drug counselors, school administrators, school teachers
and school counselors.
3. Persons in the employ of accredited institutions of higher education, or in the [Show Less]