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What is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or LPCC?

April 26, 2017clinical counselor Counselors licensed lpcc mental health professional therapist

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What is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or LPCC?

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The Governor of California signed legislation in 2009 establishing the LPCC. However, since it is a made up profession, the Board of Behavior Science does not know how to define what it is.

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Information

Senate Bill (SB) 788 was signed by the Governor in October 2009. This legislation establishes a new license category of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC), to be regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). BBS staff is working hard to establish the framework for this program, including developing regulations, developing an examination program, creating forms and publications and more. This work must take place before the Board can provide more specific information beyond what is currently available.

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Professional Counselors are licensed by most states including Kentucky to deliver assessment, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Their services may range from treatment for severe, persistent mental illness to helping someone struggling with everyday life issues. These professionals are experts in helping people reach their potential and assist them with issues or circumstances they would like to change. Most are familiar with many different types of mental health and general problems people face. Professional counselors will usually use a variety of approaches and or styles to meet each client’s particular need. Each must abide by a strict code of professional ethics. The professional duties are very similar in nature to a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.