Counseling Compact Proposed Rule for Public Comment open until Sept 9th
Board Office Closed Monday, Sept 1st
New Applicant materials due by Sept 12th, Board Review on Sept 19th
Review FAQs for help with telehealth or providing temporary services in the state of LA
Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Sign up for up to date provider information via LA Dept of Health:
Crisis Text Line for Louisiana:
Click here for Crisis Hotline Information
Nationwide Mental Health Number effective July 2022:
No Surprises Act information from NBCC:
https://www.nbcc.org/govtaffairs/newsroom/no-surprises-act
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Counseling Compact Information:
The Counseling Compact offers eligible licensed professional counselors a new method for providing services in other member states. If you are interested in learning more about the Counseling Compact, please use the following link:
https://counselingcompact.org/compact-commission/
Click for Compact Rule Promulgation and public comment
Changes to CPST and PSR services resulting from ACT 503 of the 2022 Legislative session:
New Approved Rule 2023:
LMFT Academic Requirements: Approved June 20, 2023
Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of MHR Services Change effective May 12, 2023:
Louisiana Licensees
| LPC | 5,036 |
| PLPC | 1,419 |
| LPC-S | 1,570 |
| LMFT | 628 |
| LMFT-S | 60 |
| PLMFT | 92 |
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