About licensed clinical professional counselor (lcpc)
A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is a licensed mental health professional who has completed advanced graduate training, supervised clinical hours, and state licensure requirements. Browse the verified LCPC therapists listed below to review their profiles, specialties, approaches, and languages.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether licensed clinical professional counselor (lcpc) is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page shows Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) among their credentials, as supplied through the platform. Membership is shown as given and is not verified by this directory. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for licensed clinical professional counselor (lcpc)
April Lacey, LCPC
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Helping people find steady change and clearer paths
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingDarwin Allen, LCPC
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Direct, practical counseling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Cassandra April, LCPC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life's hard moments
Works with: Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingStacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
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Relationship-focused therapist who values authentic change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingArleen Faulkner, MD, LCPC
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Experienced clinician focused on self-growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMaria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC
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A practical, compassionate approach to emotional change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingRori Knott, LCPC
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Collaborative counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSuzanna Bagley, LPC, LCPC
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Practical, collaborative counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAleksander Casas, LCPC
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Helping people carry life's hard parts
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingShelia Cisco, LCPC
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Compassionate support for relationship and identity concerns
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingGabriel Sarpong, LCPC
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Practical therapy for stress, grief, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJennifer Fishman, LPC, LCPC
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Compassionate skill-building for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMaurice Pritchard, LCPC
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Practical, goal-focused therapy for real life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDeborah Beard, LCPC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for life’s problems
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingKarla Stewart, LCPC, LPC
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Practical therapy for relationships and recovery
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingDeirdre Owens, LCPC
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Helping people build practical coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingKlaudia Carpenter, LMHC, LCPC
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Practical, culturally aware counseling for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingThomas Buckner, LCPC
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Compassionate counselor for trauma and mood struggles
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingElizabeth Eugea, LCPC
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Practical, skill-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingKeith Pryor, LCPC, LPC
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Practical support for stress and self-worth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingJuanita Ross, LCPC
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Compassionate counselor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingJacqueline "Jackie" Pattison, LCPC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for life's challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingLorraine Helferich, MD, LCPC
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Practical, collaborative therapy for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingHeather Revill, LPC, LCPC
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Collaborative, practical counseling from a Maine LPC
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingRev. Jacklyn McNeil, LCPC, LPC
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Experienced counselor focusing on relationships and coping
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Shelia Williamson Collins, LPC, LCPC
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Calm, practical counseling for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichelle Kohut, LCPC
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Affirming counselor for identity and relationship challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. John Cooley, LCPC
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Evidence-based care with practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDennis Dwyer, LCPC
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Helping people move past what holds them back
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingRobert Lowe, LPC, LCPC
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Practical, strengths-focused therapy for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingKarla Brockman, LCPC
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Compassionate counselor focused on practical steps
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingChristianna Sullivan, LCSW, LCPC
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Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingNate Porter, LCPC, LCMHC
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Practical guidance for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingPamela Byrd, MD, LCPC
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Experienced clinician guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCait Farrell, LCPC
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Therapist who centers your experience
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingLauren Mirkin, MD, LCPC
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Practical therapy for stress and eating concerns
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingBillie Stredwick, LCPC
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Supported steps toward better coping
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBetsy Salomon-Auguste , LCPC
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Compassionate counselor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVadim Sitnyakovskiy, LCPC
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Helping people build clearer goals and coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingDr. Anna Ruggirello, LPC, LCPC
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Strength-focused counseling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingPatrick Argiro, LPC, LCPC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for overwhelmed adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingTiisha Littleton, LCPC
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Compassionate counselor helping practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJoAnna Cole, LCPC
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Practical, trauma-informed counseling for everyday struggles
Works with: Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingKirsten King, LCPC
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Calm, practical counseling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCatherine Seger, LCPC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBrittany Meredith, LCPC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRobert Hardee, LCPC
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Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJean Hannigan, LCPC
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Compassionate counselor for life's hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingMore about licensed clinical professional counselor (lcpc)
What Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) means
When you see LCPC after a therapist's name, it indicates they have met specific educational and licensure requirements set by a state licensing board for professional counselors. Typically this pathway begins with a master s degree in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or a closely related field. After completing graduate coursework, a clinician completes a defined period of supervised clinical practice, often called post-master s supervised hours, where they work directly with clients under the oversight of an experienced supervisor. The final steps usually include passing a national or state examination and applying to the state board for full licensure.
Licensure standards vary between states, so the exact titles and requirements can differ. In many jurisdictions LCPC is the title used to denote a clinician who is authorized to provide mental health counseling independently, following the completion of required supervision and successful licensure. You can expect that professionals who hold LCPC credentials have met education and practice standards intended to prepare them for clinical work with individuals, families, and groups.
Typical training pathway and ongoing education
Your LCPC will generally have completed graduate-level coursework that covers counseling theory, assessment, ethics, human development, and therapeutic techniques. During the supervised practice period you can expect they accrued experience across a range of client presentations under the guidance of an approved supervisor. Once licensed, many states require continuing education to maintain the LCPC credential. This means counselors generally participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with clinical knowledge, ethical standards, and state requirements.
Continuing education can take many forms, including workshops, seminars, online courses, and professional conferences. While continuing education is not a guarantee of expertise in any single approach, it does mean that counselors holding LCPC credentials have engaged in ongoing learning as part of their professional obligations.
What an LCPC therapist is qualified to do compared with other licenses
Choosing a therapist often involves understanding how license types differ. LCPCs are licensed to provide psychotherapy and counseling services in their state and to develop treatment plans, conduct clinical assessments, and provide therapeutic interventions for a broad range of concerns. They often work with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address life stressors, mood and anxiety symptoms, relationship difficulties, grief, and more. Their scope is primarily focused on psychotherapy and counseling rather than medical treatment.
Other types of clinicians you may encounter include clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Clinical social workers often hold titles such as LCSW and may have a social work education and practice history that emphasizes systems-level work and case management. Psychologists typically hold doctoral degrees and are often trained in psychological testing and research methods. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who focus on the biological aspects of mental health and can prescribe medications. Each license type brings a different background and emphasis to care; LCPCs center on counseling and therapeutic interventions grounded in their graduate training and supervised clinical experience.
Common specialties and treatment areas for LCPC therapists
LCPC therapists address a wide variety of concerns across the lifespan. You will find counselors who focus on anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, relationship and family issues, life transitions, parenting challenges, adolescent behavior, grief and loss, and workplace stress. Some LCPCs emphasize work with couples, others with children and adolescents, and some specialize in support for adult life-stage concerns. Therapists often note particular populations they work with on their profiles, such as military families, first responders, or older adults.
When exploring therapist profiles, you may notice practitioners listing particular approaches among their methods. For example, some therapists list cognitive-behavioral approaches among their approaches, others list narrative or emotion-focused approaches, and you may see references to modalities like EMDR among the approaches they list. Listing an approach indicates that a therapist uses that framework in practice, rather than serving as formal proof of specialized certification. Reviewing profiles will help you understand what clinical areas each LCPC highlights in their work.
How to verify an LCPC credential
If you want to confirm an LCPC credential before contacting a therapist, you can verify licensure through the state licensing board that issues counselor credentials. Most state boards provide an online search tool where you can enter a clinician s name or license number to view license status, the date of licensure, and whether any disciplinary actions are recorded. If an online tool is not available, the board s office can usually be reached by phone for verification.
On therapist profiles you may find a license number, the state that issued the license, and information about educational background. If that information is not listed, you can ask the clinician directly for their licensure details and the issuing state board. Verifying licensure is a practical step that helps you confirm that a clinician has met the regulatory requirements to practice in their state.
Benefits of choosing an LCPC therapist and tips for finding the right fit
Choosing an LCPC means you are working with someone who has completed graduate counseling training and a period of supervised clinical practice. This background equips many counselors with skills in assessment, treatment planning, and a range of therapeutic techniques aimed at improving daily functioning and emotional well-being. LCPCs often work in independent practice, community clinics, schools, hospitals, and agency settings, so you can find clinicians working across many environments.
When searching for the right LCPC for your needs, consider several practical factors. Read profile summaries to learn about a counselor s stated specialties, years of experience, and the populations they mention. Note the approaches they list among their methods and consider which ones align with your preferences for therapy style. Look for information about languages spoken if that is important to you. Think about logistics such as session format and fees, and whether the counselor lists experience working with issues similar to what you want to address.
Prepare questions that matter to you before you reach out. You might ask how the clinician typically structures sessions, what a short-term versus longer-term plan might look like for your concern, and how progress is reviewed. Trusting your sense of rapport is important - many people find that a good therapeutic relationship is a key factor in whether therapy feels helpful. If a first conversation raises questions, it is reasonable to continue exploring until you find a clinician whose communication style and focus feel like a good match for your goals.
Making an informed choice
Finding the right LCPC is a personal process. Use public licensure resources to verify credentials, read profiles to understand a counselor s focus areas and the approaches they list, and consider practical factors such as language and session format. Thinking through goals for therapy and preparing a few questions in advance can make initial conversations more productive. With thoughtful review of profiles and licensure information, you can identify LCPC therapists whose background and stated focus align with the support you re seeking.
Whether you are exploring therapy for the first time or returning after a break, knowing what LCPC stands for and how to assess a clinician s background helps you make a more informed, intentional choice. Take your time reviewing profiles and use the resources available through state boards and therapist listings to guide your search.