Out of state LPCs and LMFTs seeking to provide teletherapy register here
LPCs seeking a compact privilege apply here
Criminal Background Check Procedure here
Counseling Compact Rules Open for Comment until 7/12/26
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:
Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of MHR Services Change effective May 12, 2023:
Louisiana Licensees
| LPC | 5,422 |
| PLPC | 1,378 |
| LPC-S | 1,662 |
| LMFT | 640 |
| LMFT-S | 63 |
| PLMFT | 79 |
Technical Support
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