| License Description |
General information, terms, and definitions:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a person who has met pre-application requirements and is approved to practice counseling without supervision.
Pre-Application Requirements:
Master's degree in Counseling, 60 semester-hours or 90 quarter-hours master's degree in Counseling or degree program with the word counseling in the title, OR doctoral or educational specialist degree primarily in a counseling, guidance,
or related field, which meets similar standards as specified in 4.2.C Rules and Regs.
Completion of Supervised Experience Hours (4.3 Rules and Regs)
Passing Score on either the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Exam (NCMHCE). Apply for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is recognized by the Board as a person who has met the educational, examination, and experience requirements to become licensed. LPCs are licensed to provide professional counseling services independent of supervision in the state of Mississippi. LPCs must complete continuing education requirements, pay applicable renewal fees, and submit a fingerprint background check when required to maintain an ACTIVE status license.
This designation shall mean and is restricted to any person who presents himself/herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words licensed professional counselor or psychotherapist and who offers to render professional counseling or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, or organizations, corporations, institutions, government agencies or the general public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, implying that he/she is licensed in Mississippi.
Individuals interested in pursuing an LPC license in Mississippi must meet the following:
Pre-Application Requirements:
Master's degree in Counseling. – 60 semester-hours or 90 quarter-hours master's degree in Counseling or degree program with the word counseling in the title. Rule 4.2.C outlines the full educational requirements. (Rules and Regs 4.2.C)
Completion of Supervised Experience Hours (Link to Rules and Regs 4.3.B.1)
Passing Score on the National Counselor Exam (NCE) OR the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE).
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Please consider the four (4) licensure options below as you determine your next step to applying for licensure.
If you have satisfied ALL of the above pre-application requirements, then you may apply for LICENSURE.
If you have satisfied ALL of the above pre-application requirements AND have maintained an active license in good standing, without complaints or disciplinary action, in another state for 5 continuous years, you may apply for COMITY.
If you have not completed your post- master's supervised hours, you are NOT eligible for LPC licensure but may meet requirements for a PROVISIONAL Click here for more information on application for P-LPC. |