State Counselor Licensure Requirements for NCE and CPCE

There are two reliable sources of state counselor licensure requirements information.

Each has a website and no cost to access.

A. American Counseling Association.

Website: www.counseling.org.

Go to: Resources

Go to: Licensure Requirements

For each state the licensure website is listed. Also included are phone numbers and the board’s mailing address. The titles used in that state for professional counselors are also listed.

C. ACA Advocacy (ACA website)

Counseling Compact

Legislation agreement among participating states allowing practice across state lines either in person or through telehealth.

B. National Board for Certified Counselors.

Website: www.nbcc.org

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