Getting your LPC-A license can feel overwhelming, confusing timelines, endless acronyms, and paperwork that no one explains clearly. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to get your LPC-A, step by step, based on what I was told and what I personally did.

We talk about when you can take the NCE (yes, during your last semester if you’ve completed 75% of your program), how to set up your NBCC account, applying through the South Carolina LLR, uploading documents the right way, transcripts, name changes, CACREP vs. non-CACREP programs, and how starting early can seriously speed up the process.

I share practical tips, real talk, and a little humor , because licensure info can be dry, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. If you’re in grad school, close to graduating, or feeling stuck in the licensure process, this episode is for you.

Tags:

• LPC-A
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
• Counseling Licensure
• NCE Exam
• NBCC
• South Carolina LLR
• Counseling Graduate Students
• Therapist in Training
• Mental Health Licensure
• Counseling Careers
• Graduate School Counseling
• New Therapists
• Unplugged Therapy Podcast
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NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

👉 https://www.nbcc.org

(Create your account, register for the NCE, and manage exam info)

South Carolina LLR – Board of Examiners for LPCs

👉 https://llr.sc.gov/professional-counselors

(Apply for your LPC-A, upload documents, and track your application)

Email transcript to Contact.Counselor@llr.sc.gov