LPC: LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

This is the full professional license which is awarded after all the LAPC criteria are met and the following professional supervision requirements have been satisfied.

100 hours of direct supervision during the two-year LAPC - 60 of those hours must be individual, face-to-face supervision by a qualified supervisor.
400 hours of client counseling contact for the two-year LAPC supervisory period.
A signed recommendation for LPC licensure by the supervising professional.

LPC Application (71 KB PDF)
This form is used when advancing to LPC from LAPC. Those making initial application for ND licensure must use the application found on the LAPC page, even if application is for LPC status.

LPC Renewal Form (154 KB PDF)
Instructions for Renewal (31 KB DOC)

These forms are also available from the NDBCE office.