About licensed professional counselor (lpc)
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a regulated mental health professional with graduate-level training and state licensure to provide counseling services. Browse the verified LPC therapists listed below to compare credentials, approaches, languages, and specialties and find a match for your needs.
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. |
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| Focus | Whether licensed professional counselor (lpc) 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 Professional Counselor (LPC) 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 professional counselor (lpc)
Theresa Huggins, LPC
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Therapist focused on practical emotional tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise, LPC
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Therapist focused on practical support
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingRose Walsh, LPC
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Practical, empathetic support for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSorinthia Varnell, LPC
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Practical support for life changes and identity
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingSydney Fisher, LPC
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Compassionate counselor guiding practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingLaMeshia Lipscomb, LPC
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Warm, practical counseling focused on goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
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Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingWendi Makus, LPC
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Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLatrice Scott, LMHC, LPC
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Supportive counselor for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression Languages: English
View listingKatelyn McCrady, LPC
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Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingLaKeisha Blackwell, LPC
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Supportive counselor for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJames Hagins, LPC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingShawn Alyea, LPC
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Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingMelissa Upton, LPC
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Empathetic counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingKeith Evans, LPC
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Faith-informed counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCory Nelson, LPC
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A steady, practical counselor focused on goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingMelissa Rollins, LPC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
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Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLouis Blea, LPC
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Practical, strengths-focused counseling for common struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDiane Trosch, LPC
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Simple practical help for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDarla McAdams, LPC
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Practical, person-focused counseling in Missouri
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingKarminee Love, LPC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingFarah Southwell, LPC
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Practical, experienced therapist for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Haitian Creole
View listingApril Vandiver, LPC
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Compassionate counselor helping people move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingSandra Johnson, LMFT, LPC
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Practical, skill-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingSally Smith, LPC
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Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Meadow, LPC
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Calm, practical counseling for lifes hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingTeneka Gerido, LPC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingTodd Helm, LPC
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Practical support for stress, relationships, and men's issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSarah Mills, LPC
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Guided practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingMargarita Ramirez, LPC
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Practical support for stress and family concerns
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingDouglas Strange, LPC
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Practical counseling grounded in life experience
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNikita Taylor-Morrison, LPC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJoanne Fabrick, LPC
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Experienced Texas counselor focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAlice Rock, LMHC, LPC
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Stress and addiction counselor focused on wellness
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDr. DeWanna Greer, LPC
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Practical, goal-focused support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJanice Burnham, LPC
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Compassionate counselor focused on real change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingVeronica 'Vero' White, LPC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for big life changes
Works with: Relationship, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDarlene Goines, LPC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingChristina Sepulveda, LPC
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Calm, practical therapy for trauma and stress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDaena Gonzalez, LPC
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Calm, practical support for anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKari Conyers-Brink, LPC
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Empathetic, practical counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression Languages: English
View listingMary Joy Ebirim, LPC
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Practical counseling for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVickie Wright, LPC
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Practical, faith-sensitive counseling for life change
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingJamie Daugherty, LPC
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Practical support for managing life and emotions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Maria Spradley, LPC
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Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKenneth Mowery, LPC
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Compassionate counselor focused on your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLolitia Medley, LPC
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Practical skills for emotional resilience
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMore about licensed professional counselor (lpc)
What a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Means
The LPC credential identifies a clinician who has completed a specific pathway of graduate education, supervised clinical hours, and state licensure requirements. If you look into an LPC's background, you will typically find a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field, followed by a period of supervised practice and a licensing examination required by the state where they practice. Licensing standards vary by state, so the exact number of supervised hours and the exam content may differ, but the general pathway emphasizes both academic preparation and applied clinical experience.
When you search for a therapist, recognizing the LPC designation helps you understand that the clinician has met regulatory benchmarks intended to demonstrate foundational competence in counseling practice. The LPC title signals that the clinician is authorized by their state board to diagnose and treat a range of emotional and behavioral concerns within their scope of practice. That scope is shaped by state law, professional guidelines, and the clinician’s own training and experience, so you can expect LPCs to work across common mental health issues while remaining within those regulatory boundaries.
How LPCs Compare with Other Mental Health Licenses
You may encounter a variety of license types when you look for mental health support, and LPCs are one of the common licensure categories. Compared with psychologists, who often hold a doctoral degree and may have a stronger emphasis on psychological testing and research, LPCs generally focus on counseling interventions and talk-based therapies that address emotional, relational, and life adjustment concerns. Compared with social workers who carry licenses such as LCSW, LPCs often have a counseling-specific graduate curriculum, though there is substantial overlap in the services both professions provide.
Medical providers like psychiatrists hold medical degrees and are authorized to prescribe medication, which differs from the LPC role. If you are weighing different license types, consider the services you expect to receive. If your goal is to work through relationship patterns, manage anxiety or depression symptoms through psychotherapy, or learn coping skills for life transitions, an LPC may offer the counseling-focused approach you want. If you anticipate needing medication or comprehensive psychological testing, you may consider a medical or psychological provider as part of a broader care plan.
Common Specialties and Treatment Areas for LPC Therapists
LPCs work across a wide range of treatment areas, and you will find practitioners who emphasize work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, or groups. Many LPCs list particular concerns among their specialties, such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, and career transitions. Some LPCs highlight work with life-stage issues like parenting, college adjustment, or aging-related changes. When you review profiles, notice how each therapist describes the populations they serve and the kinds of problems they commonly address.
Approaches used by LPCs also vary. Some therapists describe cognitive behavioral approaches among their methods, others list psychodynamic perspectives, family systems frameworks, or humanistic and client-centered strategies. To remain accurate about what the directory data represents, you will see phrasing such as therapists who list EMDR among their approaches or clinicians who indicate cognitive behavioral therapy as a commonly used approach. Those listings reflect what a clinician reports about their practice and can help you identify therapists whose stated approach aligns with your preferences.
How to Verify an LPC Credential in Your State
Because licensing is managed at the state level, the most reliable way to confirm an LPC credential is to consult the appropriate state licensing board. Boards typically offer online search tools where you can enter a clinician’s name and view licensure status, expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions. When you perform this check, note the license number and the jurisdiction to ensure that the clinician is licensed for the state in which they provide services. Some clinicians maintain licenses in multiple states; the board record will show which state or states have issued the credential.
If you are uncertain which board to consult, the state department of health or a state professional licensing portal will direct you to the counselor licensure board. When reviewing a board record, pay attention to the license status and any public notices. The board information complements the profile details you read in a directory and provides an official record of licensure that can reassure you about a clinician’s standing with regulatory authorities.
Benefits of Choosing an LPC and Tips for Finding the Right Therapist
Choosing a Licensed Professional Counselor can offer several practical benefits. LPCs typically emphasize talk-based psychotherapy and skill-building, which can be well suited to people looking to improve coping strategies, explore patterns of thought and behavior, or work on relational and life-goal concerns. Because the LPC pathway is focused on counseling practice, you can expect emphasis on therapeutic techniques that support change through reflective work, behavioral experiments, and communication skill development.
When you begin the search, consider a few practical steps that will help you find a good fit. Start by clarifying what you want to address in therapy and what approach feels most comfortable to you. Read therapist profiles to learn about the populations they note and the approaches they list. If language matters to you, look for clinicians who indicate additional languages. Think about factors like experience with similar concerns, the clinician’s orientation toward therapy, and whether their stated approach matches how you like to work. Keep in mind that a profile entry saying a clinician lists a particular modality or approach is self-reported information about their practice style, not an independent certification of expertise in that method.
Lastly, trust your judgment about fit. You may find that your connection with a clinician and the way they explain their approach matters more than a specific label. If you are exploring options, look for therapists who describe a therapeutic stance and methods that resonate with your preferences, and consider how easy it feels to communicate your needs when you read their profile. Finding the right LPC is as much about the interpersonal fit as it is about credentials and specialties, and taking time to review profiles and board records can help you make an informed choice that aligns with your goals.
Putting It Together
As you search through LPC listings, use the directory information to narrow your options based on credentials, stated specialties, languages, and approaches. Verify licensure with the state board, reflect on what matters most to you in a therapeutic relationship, and prioritize clinicians whose descriptions match your needs. With that information in hand, you will be better positioned to choose an LPC therapist who fits your goals and style of working.