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LPC | Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a person who has met pre-application requirements and is approved to practice counseling without supervision.
Master’s degree in Counseling with 60 semester hours or 90 quarter-hours master’s degree in Counseling or degree program with the word counseling in the title. (4.2.C Rules and Regs)
Completion of Supervised Experience Hours (4.3 Rules and Regs)
Passing Score on the National Clinical Mental Health Exam (NCMHCE).
Renewal will be processed when Renewal Application, Continuing Education Hours, including certificate of completion of the no fail Mississippi Jurisprudence examination, and renewal fee are received; however, if a background check is required, the Renewal is contingent upon the receipt of a clear background check by September 30, of your renewal year. If not received by that date, license status will revert to Lapsed, and you will not be licensed to practice in Mississippi.
Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisors (LPC-S) will also need to complete the Supervisee Update Form for each Supervisee before renewal status will be updated.
The no fail Mississippi Jurisprudence exam will be available from CCE Academy at academy.cce-globl.org You will need to choose the LPC examination unless you are an LPC-S, then select the LPC-S examination. LPC will receive three (3) hours of ethics for Mississippi renewal. Submit the certificate of completion of the Mississippi Jurisprudence exam by clicking the Education Tab in your Profile and selecting the Jurisprudence Exam for “activity type.” The appropriate number of ethics hours will be calculated.The “no fail” Mississippi Jurisprudence exam is designed with a pool of questions in which you must answer a minimum of thirty (thirty-five if you are an LPC-S) correctly. You cannot fail this exam. You will keep getting questions until you get the designated number correct.
Step 1. Go to academy.cce-globl.org
Step 7. Once you complete the assessment, your certificate will be emailed to you It will also be stored in your Account.
If you are an LPC, AFTER you have entered and met the CEH requirements and uploaded your photo, the Renew License button will appear. When you click the Renew License button, you will be taken to the Renewal Application. The LPC Renewal Application includes additional profile questions along with Personal and Licensure History questions.
The Board requires a fingerprint background check to be performed on all licensees every six years. If an updated fingerprint background check is required, you will be prompted to order a fingerprint card from the Board office to be completed and mailed according to the posted instructions. Renewal will be processed when all other steps are complete; however, if your background check is not received in the Board office by September 30 of your renewal year, your license status will revert to Lapsed, and you will not be licensed to practice in Mississippi
9. Your renewal will be reviewed by Board staff for completeness and compliance with renewal requirements. The Renewal Certificate and Wallet Card will not be mailed unless you request one through the online payment tab of your profile. You may print the Renewal Certificate and Wallet Card from your profile. Your License status will display ACTIVE.
6. Apply for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is recognized by the Board as a person who has met the educational, examination, and experience requirements to become licensed. LPCs are licensed to provide professional counseling services independent of supervision in the state of Mississippi. LPCs must complete continuing education requirements, pay applicable renewal fees, and submit a fingerprint background check when required to maintain an ACTIVE status license.
This designation shall mean and is restricted to any person who presents himself/herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words licensed professional counselor or psychotherapist and who offers to render professional counseling or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, or organizations, corporations, institutions, government agencies or the general public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, implying that he/she is licensed in Mississippi.
Individuals interested in pursuing an LPC license in Mississippi must meet the following:
Master’s degree in Counseling. – 60 semester-hours or 90 quarter-hours master’s degree in Counseling or degree program with the word counseling in the title. Rule 4.2.C outlines the full educational requirements. (Rules and Regs 4.2.C)
Completion of Supervised Experience Hours (Link to Rules and Regs 4.3.B.1)
Passing Score on the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE).
Please consider the four (4) licensure options below as you determine your next step to applying for licensure.
If you have satisfied ALL of the above pre-application requirements, then you may apply for LICENSURE.
If you have met the education and supervision requirements but have not yet taken or passed the NCMHCE, the Board will consider your application for CANDIDACY to allow you to register for this test.
If you have satisfied ALL of the above pre-application requirements AND are have maintained an active license in good standing, without complaints or disciplinary action, in another state for 5 continuous years, you may apply for COMITY.
If you have not completed your post- master’s supervised hours, you are NOT eligible for LPC licensure but may meet requirements for a PROVISIONAL Click here for more information on application for P-LPC.
Are you ready to APPLY for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)? (If Yes, see below)
Please read and print the corresponding instructions for the license type before initiating your online LPC application. Review of these steps will greatly increase the ease of online application.
LICENSURE INSTRUCTIONS – Satisfied education, supervision and examination requirements. (Instructions PDF )
CANDIDACY INSTRUCTIONS– Satisfied education and supervision requirements and intend to take the NCMHE exam. (Instructions PDF)
COMITY INSTRUCTIONS– Licensed in another state for 5 years and satisfied education, supervision and examination requirements (Comity Process)
When you have read and printed the Instructions for reference, click here to initiate your LPC Application
Instructions for Applying for Licensure – Print
Create an online Profile by entering your Social Security Number and the code provided.
Select the APPLY FOR LICENSURE option
Select whether or not Active Military
Complete all blanks as applicable to you. Note the following for successful application:
Complete the Name section taking care to use upper and lower -case letters, and your legal name as recognized by federal authorities. If your transcript and exam records are under another name, please note.
Complete Address section with current information for receipt of documents mailed from the Board office. You will be able to update the address information if necessary.
Email address and Password are required to log back in to your Profile. Secure these for future reference.
Complete the exam results questions and order these results to be sent to the Board from NBCC. (Link to NBCC)
Current “passport style photo” is required to be uploaded. Photo of head and shoulders only, color, no distracting background, professional look. Selfie photo with blank background in acceptable provided the previous requirements are met.
Only graduate degree transcripts are necessary and considered for application.
Fingerprint background check is required for application. You will order a fingerprint card from the Board when you pay your application fee at the end of the application process.
Part 2 – Course Verification Review
Complete the chart with coursework from your graduate program.
Each applicant must have completed 3 semester-hours in each of the 12 areas for consideration for licensure.
Order your official transcript to be sent to the Board electronically via EScrip mail to the Board office.
Part 3 – Supervised Experience
Complete this section for each experience in which you obtained hours from a Supervisor that was approved by the Mississippi Board or another state’s licensure board. Each Supervisor listed must affirm your hours by electronic signature or by submitting the appropriate form.
Part 4 – Personal and Licensure History
Answer each of the questions honestly and substantiate “Yes” response if necessary. Be prepared to provide additional documentation. A “Yes” answer does not mean certain denial; however, failure to disclose information will result in denial of application.
“Return to Profile” will return you to the General Registration page allowing you to update and make changes.
Part 5 – Oath
Affirm by checking the box that your statements are true and correct to the best of your knowledge
Part 6 – Affidavit and Release
Do NOT check this box if you have not completed all the previous parts of the application. You will not be able to perform any edits after you check the box.
Continue to Payment if you are ready to initiate your application. Your application is not activated until payment is made.
Check the box next to your application fee amount
Check the box for the required fingerprint background card to be mailed to the address you selected as your preferred address. Instructions for successful submission of the fingerprint card will be enclosed.
Are you ready to apply for Licensure? Yes
Instructions for Applying for Candidacy – Print
Select the APPLY FOR CANDIDACY option
Complete all blanks as applicable to you. Note the following Tips for successful application:
Complete the Name section taking care to use upper and lower-case letters, and your legal name as recognized by federal authorities. If your transcript and exam records are under another name, please note.
Each applicant must have completed 3 hours in each of the 12 areas for consideration for licensure.
Order your official transcript to be sent to the Board by EScrip.
Part 4 – Personal Licensure History
Answer each of the questions honestly and substantiate your “Yes” if necessary. Be prepared to provide additional documentation. A “Yes” answer does not mean certain denial; however, failure to disclose information will result in denial of application.
Are you ready to apply for Candidacy? Yes
7. Apply for Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor - (LPC-S)
Apply for Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor – (LPC-S) (link to LPC-S )
8. Apply for Distance Professional Services Provider
9. Jurisprudence Examination