About licensed professional clinical counselor (lpcc)
A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is a mental health professional who has completed graduate-level training and supervised clinical hours to provide psychotherapy. Below you can browse verified LPCC therapists to review their specialties, approaches, credentials 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 professional clinical counselor (lpcc) 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 Clinical Counselor (LPCC) 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 clinical counselor (lpcc)
Pietro (Pete) Martucci, LPCC
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Calm guidance for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
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Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem 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 listingHenry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for real life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSteven Timms, LPCC
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Practical, respectful counseling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingEmma Franke, LPCC
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Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingKaren Kavaloski, LPC, LPCC
Ref 33287
Compassionate counselor with practical coping tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingTamika Thomas, LPCC
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Helping people build useful skills and clearer relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCarrie Cooper, LPCC, LCMHC
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Compassionate counselor blending listening and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingElizabeth Middleton, LPCC
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJamie Díaz, LPCC
Ref 334897
Compassionate, practical therapy rooted in respect
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingJamila Hadden, LPCC
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Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingChatia Warrick, LPCC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingAmanda Durham, LPCC
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Helping people reduce stress and regain confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLori Karman, LMHC, LPCC
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Supportive therapist focused on practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJohn McCafferty, LPCC
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Experienced counselor blending therapy and coaching
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingWilliam Colwick, LPCC
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Practical CBT for stress and parenting challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingShipra Singh, LPCC
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Compassionate counselor who blends empathy and skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Hindi
View listingMark Silla, LPCC
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Person-centered counselor with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRhiannon Gray, LPCC
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Practical, experienced counselor focused on change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Parenting Languages: English
View listingDr. Robert Nielsen, LPCC
Ref 201530
Steady, practical counseling for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingCara Tuley, LPCC
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Supportive counselor using practical, evidence-based methods
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingAshley Slone, LPCC
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Compassionate guidance for anxiety and self-esteem struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingSandra Graham, LPC, LPCC
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Compassionate counseling grounded in practical skills
Works with: Addictions, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingTavina Hensley, LPCC
Ref 226508
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingChaz Canter, LPCC
Ref 194625
Straightforward, practical support for change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingChristine Schoenberg Angione, LPCC
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Compassionate counselor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingIvan Jines, LPCC
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Flexible counseling for life’s stressful moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingErnestine Tennefos, LPCC
Ref 134859
Compassionate, practical help for life's challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety Languages: English
View listingJehalin Anandam, LPCC, LPC
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Compassionate practical therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingAlyce Fortnoff, LPCC
Ref 131645
Practical, values-focused therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingKrystal Pfeiffer, LPCC
Ref 332279
Practical, respectful therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingAngela Brown, LPCC
Ref 332455
Compassionate counseling for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSean Evans, LPC, LPCC
Ref 83921
Compassionate, skills-based trauma and mood therapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingTatiana Mitchell, LPCC
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Compassionate practical therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English, Russian
View listingSusan Wolanyk, LPCC, LMHC
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Compassionate guidance for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingMary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJennifer Dowd, LPCC
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Practical counseling for stress and recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLesley Vickers, LPCC
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Compassionate, practical care for mood and anxiety
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAmelia Williams, LPCC, LMHC
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Experienced counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingSheryl Mahon, LPC, LPCC
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Compassionate counselor for loss and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
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Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingValerie Malicki, LPCC
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Transformational counseling with practical steps
Works with: Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting Languages: English
View listingFelicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC
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Calm, practical therapy for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingVictoria Naginsky, LMHC, LPCC
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Practical support for stress, addiction, and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMelinda Barth, LPCC
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Practical skills for anxiety and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingColette Kuznia, LPCC
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Practical, experience-driven counseling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Career Languages: English
View listingRichard Reihing, LPCC
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Calm guidance for trauma and life transitions
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingMore about licensed professional clinical counselor (lpcc)
What "Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)" means and how it is earned
When you see the LPCC designation, it indicates a clinician who has met state licensure requirements to practice clinical counseling. Typically this involves completing a master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology or a closely related field, followed by a period of supervised clinical experience and successful completion of any required state or national examinations. Exact educational prerequisites and post-graduate supervision expectations vary by state, but the common thread is graduate study plus documented hours of supervised practice under a qualified supervisor. The licensure process is intended to confirm that a clinician has both academic coursework and applied experience working with clients in a counseling role.
Because licensure rules differ across jurisdictions, you may see slight variations in titles and scope of practice from one state to another. Some states use similar labels for counselors, and an LPCC in one state may have a slightly different legal scope of practice than an LPCC in another. If you want to understand the specific steps a clinician completed to obtain an LPCC in your state, the licensing board for that state is the authoritative source for requirements, exam names and documentation of supervised experience.
What an LPCC therapist is qualified to do compared with other license types
LPCC clinicians are trained to assess, diagnose and treat a range of mental health and emotional concerns through psychotherapy and counseling interventions. In practice, this means they conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, provide individual and group psychotherapy and monitor progress over time. While many elements overlap with other mental health professions, there are differences in training focus and legal scope. For example, psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication and typically emphasize pharmacological treatment alongside other interventions. Psychologists often hold doctoral degrees and may have specialized training in psychological testing and assessment. Social workers who hold clinical licenses may emphasize systems-level factors and case management alongside therapy. The exact distinctions depend on state regulations and on the individual clinician’s background and practice setting.
It is helpful to think of LPCCs as clinicians whose graduate education and supervised practice emphasize counseling techniques and therapeutic relationships. If you are looking for talk therapy, coping skills, behavior change strategies or relational work, an LPCC is trained to provide those services. If your needs include psychiatric medication, assessment for complex neurocognitive conditions or court-ordered evaluations, you may also consider consulting professionals whose scope explicitly includes those services.
Common specialties and treatment areas for LPCC therapists
LPCC clinicians work with a wide range of presenting concerns across the lifespan. You will frequently find LPCCs who list experience with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, workplace stress and identity-related concerns. They also work with specific populations such as adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families. Many LPCC therapists practice in settings that emphasize psychotherapy, including outpatient clinics, personal practices, community mental health centers and school-based programs.
In addition to describing populations they serve, therapists often indicate approaches they use in sessions. You may encounter clinicians who list cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment methods, emotion-focused strategies or experiential work. When you review profiles, remember that listing an approach signals that a therapist uses that framework in their practice, and it does not by itself document a specific certification or training pathway. If a particular modality is important to you, you can look for therapists who list it among their approaches and then ask follow-up questions about how they apply that approach with clients who have concerns similar to yours.
How to verify an LPCC credential
If you want to confirm that a clinician holds an LPCC, the most reliable place to start is the state licensing board that issued the credential. Licensing boards typically provide online license lookup tools where you can search by name or license number to view the status of a license, issue and expiration dates and whether any disciplinary actions are recorded. If a profile on a directory lists a license number, you can enter that number on the board’s website to confirm the credential details. If a license number is not listed, you can search by the clinician’s full name and location.
When you review board information, take note of the license status and any public disciplinary history. Licensing boards publish different levels of detail, and the terminology they use can vary. If the online record is unclear, you can contact the board directly for clarification about how to interpret its listings. Keep in mind that a clinician may hold multiple credentials in different states if they have completed licensure requirements in more than one jurisdiction. Verifying a license through the issuing board helps you understand whether the clinician met the formal requirements for an LPCC in that state and whether that credential is current.
Benefits of choosing an LPCC therapist and tips for finding the right match
Choosing an LPCC therapist can offer practical benefits if you prioritize a clinician with focused graduate training in counseling and documented supervised clinical experience. LPCCs generally bring training in establishing therapeutic relationships and in applying evidence-informed counseling strategies to real-life problems. If you prefer a therapy-centered approach that emphasizes talk therapy, skills-building and goal-oriented work, an LPCC may align with those expectations. Many LPCC clinicians also work with specific age groups or cultural communities, and you can search for clinicians who list experience with the population or concern that matters to you.
When you are looking for the right LPCC, begin by identifying the characteristics that matter most to you. Consider the presenting issue you want to address, the age group you prefer, language needs and any cultural or identity-related factors that influence comfort and rapport. Review clinician profiles to learn about the populations they list and the approaches they note using. If you find a profile that looks promising, prepare a brief set of questions to ask before scheduling an appointment - for example about the clinician’s experience with your particular concern, how they typically structure sessions and what a typical course of work might involve. These conversations can help you get a sense of whether the therapist’s approach and focus feel like a good fit for your needs.
Practical matters such as session length, fee structure and whether the therapist lists insurers they work with are also important to clarify while you are narrowing choices. Some clinicians include information about age ranges they work with, languages spoken and whether they provide services in-person or through remote options. Reading multiple profiles and speaking directly with clinicians or their administrative contacts can help you find an LPCC whose experience and approach align with the way you prefer to work. Trust your sense of comfort and the clarity of communication when you decide who to reach out to for a first appointment.