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)
Heidi-Christa Adams, LPC
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Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingChristina Rodriguez, LPC
Ref 286005
Helping people build calm and stronger self-worth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingIvy Medow, LPC
Ref 300506
Practical counseling for life transitions
Works with: Family, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
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Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
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Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingDr. Heather Clark, LPC
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Calm-focused therapy with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
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Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
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Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCozy Gray, LPC
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Practical support for stress and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
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Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingCallie Roberts, LPC
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Calm practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
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Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
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Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingD. Jesse Bruesch, LPC
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Trauma-informed counselor focused on real change
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Yael Banai, LPC
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Experienced counselor with a calm style
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Career, Depression Languages: English
View listingWendi Hoag, LPC
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Seasoned counselor focused on relationships and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingRogenna Robinson, LPC
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Calm, practical support for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Lisa Hammons, LPC
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Calm guidance for stress, relationships, and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingPaul Bryan, LPC
Ref 175985
Compassionate counselor guiding steady change
Works with: Family, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCarson Gerber, LPC
Ref 27651
Compassionate practical therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAdriana Felix, LPC
Ref 355001
Compassionate counseling for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English, Spanish
View listingAquila Rives, LPC
Ref 68305
Practical therapy for trauma, stress, and relationships
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingDr. Robert Hunt, LPC
Ref 187307
Experienced therapist for life changes and emotion work
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCassie Surplus, LPC
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Empathetic counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingSusan Sigl, LPC
Ref 82483
Experienced counselor focusing on practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLorraine Poole, LPC, LMHC
Ref 63937
Practical support for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingJennifer Cox, LPC
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Calm, practical support for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingLisa Spears, LPC
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Hopeful, practical counseling for life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJamie Finkelstein, LPC
Ref 16744
Compassionate counselor for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJamie Hess, LPC
Ref 175358
Trusted counselor helping build resilience
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingStephony Mark, LPC
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Client-centered care with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJeffrey Scavone, LPC
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Practical, evidence-based counseling for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRose Walsh, LPC
Ref 325810
Practical, empathetic support for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingKaren Eldridge, LPC
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Compassionate, practical counseling for real life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBrandi Garner, LPC
Ref 209377
Practical, sex-positive counseling for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingEu’Lina Smith, LPC
Ref 325643
Practical support for everyday emotional challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingMichele San Martin, LPC
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Therapist who offers steady practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoel Miranda, LPC
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Practical, person-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Grief, Anger Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC
Ref 212361
Calm guidance for lifes tough moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingVinyette Morell, LPC
Ref 328403
Compassionate counseling for real-life challenges
Works with: Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingJennifer Rasmussen, LPC
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Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMelinda Lamprecht, LPC
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Compassionate counseling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression Languages: English
View listingShawanna Eugene, LPC
Ref 49521
Helping people build practical coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Anger 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.