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COUNSELOR, PROFESSIONAL
License Description Professional counselors apply the principles of mental health, psychotherapeutic, and human development to facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span. They prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and associated distresses that interfere with mental health. Counselors conduct assessments and evaluations to establish treatment goals and objectives. They plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions that include counseling, assessment, consulting and referrals.
Licensing Agency
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
1801 Congress Ave, Ste 7.300
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305 7700
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses, licenses from other states may be recognized
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/10/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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