Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Career Guide

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Overview

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) are mental health professionals who provide therapeutic support and counseling to individuals, couples and families. They play a vital role in helping clients manage and overcome various mental health and emotional challenges.

Essential Job Functions:

LPCCs assess clients' mental health needs, develop treatment plans and offer counseling sessions to address issues such as anxiety, depression,

Education

To become an LPCC, individuals typically need a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field. This degree includes coursework in psychology, counseling techniques and ethics. Accredited programs also include supervised clinical experience.

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Related certifications

After completing the educational requirements, aspiring LPCCs must obtain state licensure, which often includes passing a licensure exam such as the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and accumulating a certain number of supervised clinical hours.

Skills

Staff and Travel LPCCs need excellent communication and active listening skills to establish rapport with clients and create a therapeutic relationship. They must also possess empathy, cultural sensitivity and strong problem-solving abilities.

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Responsibilities

LPCCs provide individual and group counseling, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for their clients. They may specialize in various areas, such as substance abuse, trauma or family therapy.

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
$2,000-2,740/week

The average salary for a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor is $2,293.00 per week.

Last updated on November 23, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Pros & Cons

Becoming an LPCC offers the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' mental health and well-being. It allows professionals to develop strong therapeutic relationships and witness positive changes in clients' lives.

However, the role can be emotionally demanding, as LPCCs often deal with clients facing challenging and distressing situations. The job may require managing a caseload, which can lead

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