Click HERE to learn more about the requirements for becoming an LPC Associate in Texas.
Click HERE to learn more about the requirements for become fully licensed in Texas.
All fees are found in Chapter 885 of the Texas Administrative Code. A link to the rules is available on the BHEC website. The link to Chapter 885 is found toward the middle of the page under the heading: Relevant Administrative Rules.
A list of active supervisors is available on the BHEC website.
Electronic transcripts should be sent to transcripts@bhec.texas.gov .
Hardcopy transcripts should be mailed to:
BHEC LPC Transcripts
1801 Congress Suite 7.300
Austin, TX 78701
Contact NBCC to request your score verification be sent directly to the Texas Portal. To register to take the exam, visit THIS PAGE. NBCC typically forwards the verification within 3–6 weeks after your exam.
The jurisprudence exam is administered online by a third-party vendor. To register visit our Jurisprudence Exam webpage.
Instructions for obtaining a self-query can be found at the NPDB webpage.
BHEC has a verification form that an applicant should submit to the verifying state. Some states will complete the form while others will provide verification on their own form. A small number of states use their online verification for this purpose. The verification request form can be found on our forms webpage.
Upon submission of your LPC application, you will be sent guidance on fingerprint submission. The fingerprinting is done electronically and locations all over the country. There is a fee paid to the fingerprint facility. Typically, it takes approximately 15 minutes to complete the process of getting fingerprinted.
The Supervised Experience Documentation Form on our Forms webpage should be completed and signed by the supervisor.
There are many variables that impact application processing times. Typically, one can expect the process to take several weeks. BHEC provides a chart that shows the receipt date of the applications staff is currently processing here.
Yes. There are various waivers and advantages provided for active duty military, veterans and military spouses. For more information review Council rule 882.60 and 882.61.
The Board does not pre-evaluate coursework or degree types for licensure eligibility. To have your education reviewed, you must submit a complete application along with all required supporting documentation. For guidance on Texas licensure requirements, please refer to Board Rules §§681.81–681.83 in the Consolidated Rulebook.
To qualify for LPC licensure in Texas, all applicants must pass either the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE).
Texas does not require preapproval to take the exam. Applicants should contact the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) directly to register, verify eligibility, or check the status of their testing request. The NBCC is the official administrator of both exams.
No. Passing the national exam is only one part of the licensure process. You must first receive your LPC Associate license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council before you can begin providing counseling services, even under supervision.
Only the actual time spent providing counseling services to clients can be counted as direct client contact hours.
Applicants should contact eStrategy Solutions, Inc. to register, schedule or reschedule the exam, request a copy of their certificate, or resolve any payment issues.
No, you don’t need to have a job lined up to apply for the LPC Associate license. However, you must submit a Supervisory Agreement Form (SAF) with your application. This form includes the name and license number of a board-approved supervisor who has agreed to oversee your clinical work. The SAF is required for your license to be approved.
