The office is now open M-F to the public from 8:30-4:30. Please wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing when inside the building. If you are under Audit due to a lapsed license it may take 7-10 business to process your application.
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
Emergency Rules:
Criminal Record Check Requirement Rescinded while LSP office closed to public
HIPAA Regulation:
Notification of Enforcement Discretion
LPC Board Communication sent to all licensees:
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:
Louisiana Licensees
| LPC | 5,316 |
| PLPC | 1,342 |
| LPC-S | 1,149 |
| LMFT | 1,172 |
| LMFT-S | 73 |
| PLMFT | 112 |
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 help@lpc.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