Becoming A Licensed Professional Counselor

I researched the Texas state laws and the Oregon state laws for the licensing of professional counselors. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors requires a graduate level degree, supervised practicum experience, passing score for the National Counselor Exam and the Texas Jurisprudence Exam, and an internship. Texas offers two levels of credentialing which are the Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (LPC-I) and the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As a LPC-I, the person is allowed to practice as a counselor while gaining the experience and intern hours needed to be a Licensed Professional Counselor (Counseling licensure in Texas, 2015).

Life can bring so many adversities that can results in battles with depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety over life's uncertainties.

My career goal is to become an Occupational Therapist and specialize in pediatrics. I want to specialize in pediatrics because I have always loved to be around children and be able to help them in whatever they need. Also, pediatrics is important to me because kids are our future and if I can help kids for their future I will be glad to do so. Helping kids become more independent on their activities of daily living makes me happy because I am helping them to become more independent and make them feel like they can accomplish anything. In order to be able to do this I have to get a Master Degree and I plan on getting this degree from Loma Linda University. In five years I see myself working in the Occupational Therapy setting and working with kids. I see myself, making others

Counseling is a tool that is widely used by many people. Merriam Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary defines counseling as advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, and make important decisions. This paper examines the career of a Licensed Professional Counselor, the education requirements, certification and licensure levels or requirements, salary, and the future of this profession.

The need for advocacy for Clinical Mental Health Counselors is needed in every area you work in as in the school, behavior facility, or office. My role for advocacy in my future as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, is to make more people aware of how counselors can benefit them and what type of services we offer. As a counselor, to make sure I am accountable and have the knowledge and training to work with people in need. And lastly promote our profession, and understand what is required as a Mental Health

2. I am a current employee at Nationwide Children's Hospital and once I graduate from Harrison I will like to advance within my company and become a program manager or Coordinator for the hospital. My ultimate goal is to one day own a nursing home, so that I can be a nursing home administrator.

To become a professional licensed counselor (LPC) in West Virginia, one must complete the specific requirements from the state. You must graduate from an accredited master’s program. The coursework requirement is a 60-hour master’s degree in counseling or another related field. Within the 60 hours there are 14 content areas in which you need 3 graduate semester hours of coursework in each (includes a practicum and internship), the remaining hours will be clinically related electives. After receiving your master’s degree, you may apply for licensure. After applying for licensure, the credentialing committee will review your application materials. They will determine if you have met the coursework requirements. Once you are approved for licensure, you are eligible to receive approval to take the National Counselor Exam.

The national level licensure indicate that a counselor has passed the national exam, but cannot practice in the state. The state board will indicate the different type of licensures at the state level and as following: (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LMHC) Licensed Medical Health Counselor, (LCPC) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and (LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. The correct licensure is provided form the state when a counselor call. As established and regardless of their specific titles that each individual recognize them as all are considered professional licensed counselor.

When it comes to my education and career goals I have very many. The first one is to finish high school and in Fall 2017 I will be attending National Park College for the RN to BSN program. After I gain field experience I plan on furthering my education and becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Currently taking a Medical Professions and Terminology class at National Park to help further my knowledge for this career. Through this class I have also become a Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) and a Certified Medical Records Technician (CMRT).

Every person over the age of 19 can honestly say they have been a teenager, and as we all know the teen years can be pretty tough years. Being able to talk with an adult about these challenges is key to their future successes; unfortunately, many parents fall short on the explanation of God’s physical, emotional and spiritual design for them. This is where the Christian counselor comes in. It is my dream and goal to ultimately become a Christian counselor specializing in at-risk teens and families. To become a licensed Christian counselor, one must start the journey by setting solid academic goals and pursuing the education required for such licensure. For me, these educational goals include Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Christian counseling.

Mental and emotional health can have interpersonal, and social impacts; I want to provide evidenced-based mental, emotional and behavioral health interventions within the context of families, communities and larger systems, to children and adolescents. My goal as a licensed counselor will be to develop a collaborative relationship where each client feels empowered to act as an expert in developing effective coping skills, manage anxiety, depression, navigate difficult life transitions, and enhance communication skills and relationships. Reflective practice and self-evaluation will be an integral part of my practice. This also means being able to set my experiences, values, privilege, beliefs and biases aside during counseling sessions and allowing the clients goals and needs to take precedence. In order to be well-rounded in my profession, my day-to-day functions will include, assessments, psychological testing, counseling, personality testing, teaching, treatment plans, referrals, coordinate services, case-management, client-family- community education, documentation,

Counselors need to be enrolled in a degree program. Next is to hold a masters degree in an acceding counseling program that is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. The counseling program must include the theory of counseling or psychotherapy and coursework in at least six content areas:

Hello, everyone! My my name is Julie Boehmer. I'm 16 years old and currently in my seconds semester at GCC, studying to be a counseling psychologist. I come from a large family of 7 siblings, 2 parents, and 4 nieces and nephews. I love helping others and learning from other and I'm very excited to expand my knowledge with all of you!

Not only did this person challenge me, guide me, or advise me throughout my four years of high school, she supported any goal--any ambition--I was striving to achieve. Counselors may not always get the credit they deserve, but Megan McIntyre is a counselor of high merit; she deserves recognition. From my first steps into high school, she has worked with students like me who knew nothing about the place--only the fact that your sibling might be lurking the halls. She was always open and willing to answer your questions or provide any counsel you could imagine: anything ranging from preparing for next semester or planning for the future, McIntyre was there and willing to counsel. She has impacted my high school experience with her diligence

During my years in the studying for my Master’s Degree (accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) I have been thinking of a career in Counseling education. What pushed me into a Doctorate degree is the prospects of jobs and a strong academic standing to perform the job. I have the ambition to one day teach at a university. I had to research on the topic and ask my professors then what this field entitles. At each point, I noted the challenges I will have ahead of me and what I needed to overcome the challenges. I concluded that graduate studies will give me an advantage over others when we are applying for the