Counseling Degrees & Licenses in the District of Columbia (Washington DC)
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Washington DC: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling |
The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling licenses Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPC). The requirements for an LGPC license include:
The requirements for an LPC license are:
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LPC and LGPC licenses issued in Washington DC expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. To renew counselors must submit an online application and pay a $145 renewal fee. Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. Six hours must be in ethics and four hours must be in trauma counseling. |
School Counseling Licenses in Washington DC
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Office of the State Superintendent of Education |
Washington DC’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education issues School Service Provider (SSP) certificates with school counselor credentials. The requirements for initial certification and credential are:
Candidates for a standard license must meet the requirements for an initial license as well as:
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An initial school counselor endorsement is valid for two years and may not be renewed. A standard license is valid for four years and is renewed through an online application. To renew, school counselor must either complete 120 clock hours (or eight college credit hours) of professional learning units or one of the following:
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Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Washington DC
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling | The Washington DC Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling certifies Certified Addiction Counselor I or Certified Addiction Counselor II. The requirements for a Certified Addiction Counselor I certificate are:
A Certified Addiction Counselor II applicant must meet all the Certified Addiction Counselor I requirements (except work experience), as well as:
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Certified Addiction Counselor certifications issued in Washington DC expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. Renewals cost $155. Counselors must complete 40 hours of approved continuing education credit Six hours must be in ethics and three must be in trauma counseling. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Washington DC
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling | Rehabilitation counselors are licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPC). The requirements for an LGPC license include:
The requirements for an LPC license are:
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LPC and LGPC licenses issued in Washington DC expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. To renew counselors must submit an online application and pay a $145 renewal fee. Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. Six hours must be in ethics and four hours must be in trauma counseling. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Washington DC
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for national certification |
Currently, there are no local certification or licensing requirements for applied behavior analysts in Washington DC. However, BCBA certification and membership with the District Association of Behavior Analysis (DCABA) can help with employment opportunities and career advancement. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Washington DC
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Marriage and Family Therapy |
The Washington DC Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Marriage and Family Therapy licenses Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). The requirements for an LMFT license are:
| LMFT licenses issued in Washington DC expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. To renew, therapists must submit an online application and pay a $177 renewal fee. Therapist must complete 30 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle, of which 15 must be face-to-face. At least six hours must be in ethics and 10 percent of the hours must be in subjects determined by the Department’s Director. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Washington DC
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling |
Child therapists are licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Administration Board of Professional Counseling as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPC). The requirements for an LGPC license include:
The requirements for an LPC license are:
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LPC and LGPC licenses issued in Washington DC expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. To renew counselors must submit an online application and pay a $145 renewal fee. Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. Six hours must be in ethics and four hours must be in trauma counseling. |