LCSW- Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Completion of a master’s program in clinical social work. Those with an “L” have completed licensure requirements which may involve state board exams and supervision hours.
LPC- Licensed Professional Counselor – Completion of a masters program in counseling. Fully licensed which means they have completed their licensure requirements which may involve state board exams and supervision hours.
LPC-S- Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor – Completion of a masters program in counseling. Fully licensed which means they have completed their licensure requirements which may involve state board exams and supervision hours. Additionally, they supervise LPC-As
LPC-A- Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate – Someone who has met all of the educational and competency requirements to be an LPC in the state of Texas, but is in the process of completing 3,000 professional counseling hours under the supervision of an LPC-S.
LMFT- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – 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.
NCC- National Certified Counselor – Voluntary National Certification that identifies counselors who have met national standards set by the counseling profession