Professional Counselor Last updated 09/16/2022

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Fees

License Fee Description Exemptions
$100.00
None
$125.00
None
$165.00
None
$175.00
None

Description

Licensed Professional Counselors assess, diagnose and treat individuals with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders using counseling services to address personal growth and wellness, provided through therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples, children, families, groups, and organizations.

Duration

1 year

Renewal Information

Licenses are renewed annually during the licensee's birth month. The renewal is completed and fee is paid online via the Licensee Portal.

Duplicate License Requirements

The license PDF is available for download by licensees via the Licensee Portal.

Processing Time

Processing Time Description
2-3 Weeks License Renewal.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

Required Documentation

Examination Information

Continuing Education Requirements

Licensees must complete 40 clock hours of approved continuing education every two license years, birth month through birth month. Six clock hours of the 40 must be ethics training and four in cultural competency education. Beginning July 1, 2022, two clock hours of continuing education related to suicide risk assessment, treatment and management will also be required.

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Additional Information

Other Information

None

Statutes, Administrative Rules, Ordinances

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