LPCs: Professionals Helping People
Improve the Quality of Their Lives
The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) provides counseling services for the purpose of treating psychopathology and to promote optimal mental health. The principles of' psychotherapy, human development learning theory, and group dynamics as well as the study of the causes of mental illness and dysfunctional behavior are employed.

LPC's deliver clinical services in private and public settings throughout the state. In 1988 the Licensed Professional Counselor Statute was enacted by the State of Michigan based on the standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). These standards for those licensed since 1988 include:

  • Minimum of a Master's Degree in Counseling
  • 3,000 hours of supervised post-master's experience
  • Successful completion of the National Counselor's Exam administered by the National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC)
MMHCA   •   P.O. Box 80036   •   Rochester, Michigan 48308