License: Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Mental health counselors use assessment instruments, provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy, clinical assessment and evaluation, treatment planning and case management, prevention, discharge, and aftercare services. After identifying and evaluating mental health problems and related human development challenges, mental health counselors employ effective methods of counseling and psychotherapy to treat individuals with conditions that may include mood disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, personality disorders, dementia and adjustment disorders.
More information about this license

  • Stand-alone license
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Fees are reduced and expedited processing is available for military and spouses, with a temporary license available in the interim
License information updated 12/28/2020