LPC or LPC-Associate: How to know the difference?

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LPC or LPC-Associate: How to know the difference?

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A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is an individual who has obtained a master’s degree and has completed all state requirements, including 3000 supervision hours, for state licensure. An LPC is no longer under supervision as they can practice independently.

A licensed professional counselor ASSOCIATE (LPC-Associate/LPC-A) is an individual who has obtained a master’s degree and has completed all state requirements excluding the 3000 supervision hours, for state licensure. In other words, an LPC-Associate offers therapy under the supervision of a board certified LPC.

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