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StatesFormSourceNext Associate Status LicensingCACREP RequiredSource
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ALABAMA
https://abec.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WorksheetReportingCourseWork.pdf
https://abec.alabama.gov/forms-and-applications/lpc-alc-applications/
ALC - Associate Licensed CounselorNohttps://abec.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ABEC-ALC-Initial-License-Application.pdf
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ALASKAhttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/pco4403_d.pdf
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ProfessionalCounselors/ApplicationsForms.aspx
PLC - Professional Licensed CounselorNohttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/pco4403.pdf
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ARKANSAS
https://abec.statesolutions.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Core-Curriculum-Summary-LAC-LPC-Oct-2020-Web.pdf
https://abec.statesolutions.us/applicants/LAC - Licensed Associate CounselorNohttps://abec.statesolutions.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2021-Rules-Clean-with-TOC-2-9-22.pdf
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ARIZONAhttps://www.azbbhe.us/pdfs/Applications/LAC%20App.pdfhttps://www.azbbhe.us/node/837LAC - Licensed Associate CounselorNohttps://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_04/4-06.pdf
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CALIFORNIAhttps://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/lpc/pcci_app_oos_01012016.pdfhttps://www.bbs.ca.gov/applicants/lpcc.htmlAPCC - Associate Professional Clinical CounselorNo https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf
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COLORADO
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKoVwvexVATTGE4QmZkWnlzMlk/view?resourcekey=0-Pg6qpz8aRIo2GUSxkHrj_A
https://dpo.colorado.gov/ProfessionalCounselor/ApplicationsDocs; https://dpo.colorado.gov/ProfessionalCounselor/ApplicationsDocs
LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor CandidateNohttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKoVwvexVATRHNKRjlITWtDcnc/view?resourcekey=0-PcgZzbf1YlCXmk0ddoQTew
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CONNECTICUT
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Professional-Counselor-Associate
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Professional-Counselor-Licensing
PCA - Professional Counselor AssociateNohttps://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Professional-Counselor/Professional-Counselor-Associate
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/LPC%20and%20LGPC%20Course%20Form_1.pdf
https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/160062LGPC - Licensed Graduate Professional CounselorNohttps://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/LGPC%20-%20Check%20List_
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DELAWARE
https://dprfiles.delaware.gov/profcounselors/Counselor_Mental_Health_Eval_Of_Coursework1.pdf
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/newlicense/LACMH - Liscensed Associate Counselor of Menatl HealthNohttps://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c030/sc02/index.html
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FLORIDA
https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/forms/MHC-EDU-worksheet.pdf
https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/registered-mental-health-counselor-intern/#tab-requirements
RMHC - Registered Mental Health Counselor InternNo - July 1, 2025https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/registered-mental-health-counselor-intern/
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GEORGIA

https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/41_Application_for_Associate_Professional_Counselor_Licensure.pdf
https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-professional-counselor#APC%20Licensure%20by%20Examination
APC - Associate Professional CounselorNohttps://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/41%20Application%20for%20Associate%20Professional%20Counselor%20Licensure.pdf
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HAWAII
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2018/08/Coursework-Form-MHC-02_08.18R.pdf
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/mental/application_publication/MHC - Mental Health CounselorNohttp://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol10_Ch0436-0474/HRS0453D/HRS_0453D-0007.htm
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IDAHOhttps://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/241501.pdf
https://apps.dopl.idaho.gov/DOPLPortal/COU/Forms/08.%20LPC%20Application.pdf
Registered Counselor InternNohttps://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/241501.pdf
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ILLINOIShttps://www.idfpr.com/renewals/apply/forms/pc.pdfhttps://www.idfpr.com/profs/ProfCounselor.aspLPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013750B01200R.html
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IOWAhttps://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/07-14-2021.645.31.6.pdf
https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Behavioral-Science/Licensure
LMHC Temporary License - Licensed Mental Health CounselorNohttps://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/270/MHC%20Licensure%20Brochure-Permanent%20License%20%2803_2017%29.pdf
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INDIANA
https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services-licensing-board/lmhc-application-information/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X18EeQpLhobX7cZMMwiPxAmboXPuuxzV/view?usp=sharing
LMHCA - Licensed Mental Health Counselor AssociatesNohttps://www.in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services-licensing-board/lmhc-application-information/
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KANSAS
https://www.ksbsrb.ks.gov/docs/default-source/forms/professional-counselors/lpc_app_pkt.pdf?sfvrsn=f9fa8885_16
https://www.ksbsrb.ks.gov/professions/professional-counselorsLPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch65/065_058_0004a.html
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KENTUCKYhttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/201/036/070.pdfhttps://lpc.ky.gov/newstatic_Info.aspx?static_ID=474&menuid=137LPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateNohttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/036/070/
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LOUISIANA(p23) https://www.lpcboard.org/assets/docs/Rules-updated-6.21.19.pdfhttps://www.lpcboard.org/applicationPLPC - Provisional Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.lpcboard.org/application
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MAINE
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/couappprofessionalworksheet.pdf
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-of-counseling-professionals-licensure/applications-forms
LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/02/chaps02.htm#514
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MARYLAND
https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/pdfs/educationalrequirementinformationLCPCandLCPC.pdf
https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/pc.aspxLGPC - Licensed Graduate Professional CounselorNohttps://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/gradprofessional.aspx
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MASSACHUSETTS
https://www.mass.gov/doc/lmhc-application-guide-updated-41321/download
https://www.mass.gov/lists/allied-mental-health-applications-and-forms
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health CounselorNohttps://www.mass.gov/doc/262-cmr-2-requirements-for-licensure-as-a-mental-health-counselor/download
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MICHIGAN
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Counseling_Examination_456368_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72603_27529_27536---,00.html
LLPC - Limited Licernsed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Counseling/Licensing-Info-and-Forms/Certification-of-Counseling-Education.pdf?rev=f2b1b615a80443ff8590fd2892a3c914&hash=9A75859330ADC4FC41522769BE2B80A5
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MINNESOTA
https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/applicants/apply/apply-for-lpc.jsp
https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/statutes-and-rules/lpc-lpcc-statutes-rules/administrative-rules.jsp
LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/applicants/apply/apply-for-lpc.jsp
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MISSOURIhttps://pr.mo.gov/boards/counselors/lpcslidesgeneralwebsite.pdfhttps://pr.mo.gov/counselors-application-forms.aspPLPC - Provisional Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://pr.mo.gov/boards/counselors/lpcslidesgeneralwebsite.pdf
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MISSISSIPPI
https://www.lpc.ms.gov/secure/pdf/Part_2201_Rules_and_Regulations_Current.pdf
https://www.lpc.ms.gov/license/p-lpcP-LPC - Provisional Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.lpc.ms.gov/secure/pdf/Part_2201_Rules_and_Regulations_Current.pdf
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MONTANA
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Portals/133/Documents/bbh/BBH_Form_Academic-Summary-LCPC.pdf?ver=2019-03-19-170819-913
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/bbh/pclc-app-checklist.pdfLCPC Candidate - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor CandidateNohttps://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/bbh/pclc-app-checklist.pdf
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NEBRASKAhttps://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/MHPapp.pdf
https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-094.pdf
PLMHP - Provisional Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalNohttps://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Health_and_Human_Services_System/Title-172/Chapter-094.pdf
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NEVADAhttps://marriage.nv.gov/Services/CPC/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnoW84SWsm0TNeD87qvW_WUY2MDbb_4m/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105147573287794924529&rtpof=true&sd=true
LCLI - Licensed Clinical Counselor InternNohttps://marriage.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/marriagenvgov/content/Regs/R051-19.pdf
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NEW HAMPSHIREhttp://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/mhp300.html
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt441/files/inline-documents/sonh/mental-health-counselor.pdf
CMHC - Clinical Mental Health CounselorNohttp://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/mhp300.html
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NEW JERSEY
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-10-31-Professional-Counselors.pdf
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pc/Pages/regulations.aspxLAC - Licensed Associate CounselorNohttps://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Documents/licenseprocess/PC-Application-Process-Overview.pdf
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NEW MEXICO
https://realfile1ee897135beb4b1c82715d36398de4c5.s3.amazonaws.com/67b97521-0677-49ea-84c8-e77862daad12?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJBKPT2UF7EZ6B7YA&Expires=1649032155&Signature=IHkqEi1NUSd8QxrZT6J7pis10fk%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3D%22Mental%20Health%20Curriculum%20Worksheet%20.pdf%22&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/counseling-and-therapy-practice-overview/ct-applications-and-forms/
LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorNohttps://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title16/16.027.0004.html
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NEW YORKhttp://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhclic.htm
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/mental-health-practitioners/article-163
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health CounselorYes, requires CACREP Program for internship approval, over rides "educational equivalency" policyhttp://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhclic.htm
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NORTH CAROLINAhttps://www.ncblpc.org/Licensure/Applying/LCMHCAhttps://www.ncblpc.org/licensure/applyingLCMHCA - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor AssociateYes - July 1, 2022https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-336.pdf
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NORTH DAKOTAhttp://www.ndbce.org/PDFs/LAPC-app.pdfhttp://www.ndbce.org/forms.shtmlLAPC - Licensed Associate Professional CounselorNohttps://www.ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/97-02-01.pdf
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OHIO
https://cswmft.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/5614014c-f0cf-4cdc-87fa-b9eb15b4f119/Counselor+Coursework+Review+Sheet+3-2021.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_M1HGGIK0N0JO00QO9DDDDM3000-5614014c-f0cf-4cdc-87fa-b9eb15b4f119-nx5Bve3
https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4757-13-01LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://cswmft.ohio.gov/get-licensed/counselors/non-cacrep-application-instructions
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OKLAHOMALPC ACADEMIC WORKSHEET
https://www.ok.gov/behavioralhealth/ACADEMIC_REQUIREMENTS_-_LPC.html
LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.ok.gov/behavioralhealth/ACADEMIC_REQUIREMENTS_-_LPC.html
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OREGON
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3732
https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/Registration.aspxRA - Registered AssociateNohttps://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action?selectedDivision=3732
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PENNSYLVANIA
https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Documents/Applications%20and%20Forms/Non-Application%20Documents/SWM%20-%20FAQs%20LPC.pdf
http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter49/s49.13.html&d=reduce
LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/Professional-Counselor-Licensure-Requirements-Snapshot.aspx
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PUERTO RICOhttps://casetext.com/statute/laws-of-puerto-rico/title-twenty-examining-boards-and-professional-colleges/chapter-104-professional-counselorshttps://casetext.com/statute/laws-of-puerto-rico/title-twenty-examining-boards-and-professional-colleges/chapter-104-professional-counselors/3247-license-requirements
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RHODE ISLANDhttps://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-11https://health.ri.gov/applications/MentalHealthCounselor.pdfMHC - Mental Health CounselorNohttps://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com/DOH/REG_12150_20211222144410.pdf
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SOUTH CAROLINAhttps://llr.sc.gov/cou/LPC%20Course.aspxhttps://llr.sc.gov/cou/PDFS/SCLPCapp.pdfLPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateNohttps://llr.sc.gov/cou/LPC%20Course.aspx
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SOUTH DAKOTAhttps://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/counselors/lpc.aspxhttps://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/11081LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/11081
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TENNESSEE
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/LPC_COURSE_WORK_SUMMARY.pdf
https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board/pcmft-board/applications.html
LPC/MHSP - Licensed Profession Counselor with Mental Health Provider Service DesignationNohttps://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/lpc-mft/LPC_App_PH2722.pdf
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TEXAS
https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681&rl=83
https://www.bhec.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LPC-February-2022-v2.pdf
LPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateNohttps://www.bhec.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LPC-February-2022-v2.pdf
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UTAHhttps://dopl.utah.gov/cmhc/cmhc_educational_requirements.pdfhttps://dopl.utah.gov/cmhc/ACMHC - Associate Clinical Mental Health CounselorNohttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZoOqmLyfp8oNI1aL3jMYlldDpTeHEZa/view?usp=sharing
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VIRGINIA
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/forms/counseling/LPC/LPC_Coursework_Verification.pdf
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Forms/counseling/LPC/LPC_Licensure_Process_Handbook.pdf
LPC - Licensed Professional CounselorNohttp://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Forms/counseling/LPC/LPC_Licensure_Process_Handbook.pdf
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VIRGIN ISLANDSchrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://dlca.vi.gov/pdf/VI_LPC_LMFT-Substance_Abuse_Counselor_Educational_Equivalency_Interactive_Application.pdfhttps://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/counselorrequirements/
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VERMONThttps://cms.sec.state.vt.us:8443/share/s/ZoJDDSOJQQmm2k9Q931LxQhttps://sos.vermont.gov/allied-mental-health/forms-instructions/MHC - Mental Health CounselorCACREP or MOUhttps://cms.sec.state.vt.us:8443/share/s/YykifwvFQ7K2qim_AhypVQ
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WASHINGTONhttps://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-809-221
https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs//670036.pdf?uid=6250bce0e009f
LMHCA - Licensed Mental Health Counselor AssociatesNohttps://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs//670036.pdf?uid=6250bce0e009f
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WISCONSINhttps://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/Health/fm2239.pdfhttps://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/LPC/Default.aspxPCT - Professional Counselor TraineeNohttps://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/mpsw/14/01
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WEST VIRGINIA
https://wvbec.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Provisional-LPC-Application.pdf
https://wvbec.org/counseling-applications-and-forms/PLPC - Provisional Licensed Professional CounselorNohttps://wvbec.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LPC-Licensing-Rule-Series-1_IN-2832.pdf
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WYOMING
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H9asMnHdYrwoRChXjMLfaIU8fqRF75_ooQYaS2oJxos/edit
https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/professionals-1/reciprocity-applications
PPC - Provisional Professional CounselorNohttps://drive.google.com/file/d/19sfR5ttwMF3RDXFE0uow4awCEo25EoPe/view
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