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- An LPC is a mental health professional who has obtained a master’s degree in counseling and is licensed to provide therapy and guidance within their scope of practice. These counselors work with individuals and groups to address a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, aiming to enhance their clients’ well-being.
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Summary: Clearly, the LPC is a “general practice” or umbrella license which provides licensure for several other professionals including those trained in social work, counseling, rehabilitation, nursing, and possibly areas such as recreational therapy (not 100% sure of that?).
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- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist: Doctorate Level
- Psychologist: Masters Level
- Social Worker
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Pastoral Counseling
MD (they will have Dr. before their name) Training:Medical School Quick tips:In an outpatient setting psychiatrists typically focus on medication management, and often work with another practitioner (below) who handles the therapy.
PhD, PsyD, EdD (they will also have Dr. before their name) Training:completion of a PhD, PsyD, or EdD program in psychology. All degrees require clinical field experience and dissertations, though a PsyD or EdD is typically more clinically focused, while a PhD is more research focused. Quick tips:Though PhDs are often doing research, some offer the...
MA, MS, LGPC, LCPC Training: completion of a masters program in psychology, counseling psychology, mental health counseling, or a closely related field. Those with an “L” have completed licensure requirements which may involve state board exams and supervision hours. Quick tips:These practitioners can diagnose, offer counseling, and many practice a...
MSW, LGSW, LCSW, LMSW, LCSW-C, LISW, LSW (and probably more, as this varies depending on state license, but will always involve an “SW”) Training: completion of a masters program in clinical social work. Those with an “L” have completed licensure requirements which may involve state board exams and supervision hours. Quick tips: These practitioners...
MA, MFT, LMFT, LCMFT Training:completion of a masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Those with an “L” have completed licensure requirements which may involve state board exams and supervision hours. Quick tips:These practitioners can diagnose, offer counseling, and many practice a range of different therapeutic approaches. They may have a...
MA, CCPT, CpastC, NCPC, NCCA Training:completion of a masters program in Pastoral Counseling or Pastoral Therapy. These programs typically involve a combination of coursework in therapeutic approaches and clinical counseling skills in combination with theology, spiritual counseling, and pastoral care/chaplaincy. Quick tips:This is a specific degree...
Feb 19, 2019 · Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – This is the license title used in 24 US states and the District of Columbia as of 2016, according to this data from the American Counseling Association. Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – This is used in seven states, the largest of which is New York.
May 12, 2016 · Family therapists and EAP counselors are also often M.S.W.’s (or L.C.S.W.’s – Licensed Counselor of Social Work, a legal distinction not made in the degree, but requiring the therapist to ...
LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. LP/LLP/TLLP respectively stands for Full Licensed Psychologist, full Limited License Psychologist, and temporary limited license psychologist. LMSW/LLMSW indicates a Staff therapist who is a Licensed Master Social Worker.
Apr 5, 2019 · If you look closely at a therapist’s business card, you’ll usually see a string of letters after the name — something like LPC, or maybe LCSW. Here's a quick guide to what can seem like ...
Oct 1, 2020 · When someone has the initials LPC (in NJ – in other states it might be LMHC or LCMHC) after their name, you can trust that they have spent years studying and preparing to help you achieve your mental health, wellness, educational and professional goals.
