Rules published with notifications of intent
Please review FAQs on Teletherapy and check your online dashboard for approval
All CEUs can be completed online until the end of 2021;hours completed in real time are considered "in person"
Emergency Rule to rescind provisional licensure expiration; Board approves Oct. 31, 2021 expiration date
Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Covid -19 Important Information:
Orders and Proclamations:
March 11, 2020 – Governor John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency
March 13, 2020- Additional Measures for Covid-19 Public Health Emergency JBE 2020-27
March 16, 2020-Public Health Emergency JBE 2020-30
March 17, 2020-Public Health Emergency JBE 2020-32
March 21, 2020-Health Care Facility Notice Order Notice #2020-COVID19-ALL-007
March 22, 2020-Additional Measures for Covid-19 Stay at Home JBE 2020-33
March 31, 2020-Extension of Emergency Provisions JBE 2020-41
April 27, 2020-Stay at home order extended to May 15th, 2020
May 14th, 2020-Governor Extends some Emergency Procedures through June 5th JBE-2020-58
June 5th, 2020-Extension of Emergency Provisions through June 26th JBE 2020-75
June 26th, 2020-Extension of Emergency Provisions through July 24th JBE 2020-84
July 23rd, 2020-Extension of Emergency Provisions through August 7th JBE 2020-97
August 6th, 2020-Extension of Emergeny Provisions through August 28th JBE 2020-102
August 26th, 2020-Extension of Emergency Provisions through September 11th JBE 2020-111
February 10th, 2021-Extension of Emergency Provisions through March 3rd JBE 2021-18
March 4th, 2021-Extension of Emergency Provisions through March 31st JBE 2021-30
March 31st, 2021-Limited Emergency Provisions through April 28th JBE 2021-66
April 28th, 2021-Extension of Emergency Provisions through May 26th JBE 2021-80
May 24, 2021-Release of Emergency Order/Notice
May 26, 2021-Extension of Emergency Provisions through June 23rd, 2021 JBE 2021-94
June 23, 2021-Extension of Emergency Provisions for Covid- Section 6. C. removed and provides for teletherapy regulation JBE 2021-118
HIPAA Regulation:
Notification of Enforcement Discretion
LPC Board Communication sent to all licensees:
Teletherapy and CEU Regulation Update 3.14.20
Teletherapy Regulation 3.12.20
Volunteer Information:
Register to volunteer through LAVA (LA Volunteers in Action)
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:
Louisiana Licensees
| LPC | 5,712 |
| PLPC | 1,346 |
| LPC-S | 1,296 |
| LMFT | 1,195 |
| LMFT-S | 73 |
| PLMFT | 104 |
Technical Support
Please watch our video tutorials to learn how to renew or apply for your license online. Please contact Technical Support at support@lpcboard.zendesk.com or (225) 414 4431 if you are having trouble logging in, renewing your license, or navigating the website. Please send all other inquires to lpcboard@lpcboard.org
In compliance with Act 2018-255, the Board gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint about board actions and board procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations:
Committee on House and Governmental Affairs; LA House of Representative; P.O.Box 44486, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (504)342-2403; H&GA@legis.la.gov
Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; LA Senate; P.O. Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225)342-9845; s&g@legis.la.gov