What is the difference between a pastoral counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor?
Pastoral counselors are considered clergy and ministers first, and counselors second. The pastoral counselor is in the “Ministry of Counseling.” National Christian Counselors Association pastoral counselors have a National license and provide “Biblical” counseling. Licensed Professional Counselors are licensed by the state and provide commercial/secular counseling.
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- What is the difference between a pastoral counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor?
