Counselor
Licensed Counselors have a master's or a doctoral degree in counseling or a related area and complete two years of supervised practice. In most States, they are licensed as independent providers of mental health services, including the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional issues, and use a variety of therapeutic techniques.
EdD
Many professionals with a Doctor of Education practice therapy. They are trained in child development and education, sometimes with a focus on educational planning and assessment. A total of four years of study is usually necessary to receive an EdD.
LPC
The Licensed Professional Counselor has advanced training, a graduate academic degree, clinical work experience, and has passed a state-certified licensing examination. Counselors treat all sorts of problems: from alcoholism and eating disorders to relationship issues and depression.
LMHC
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor has advanced training, a graduate academic degree, clinical work experience, and has completed a state-certified licensing examination. Counselors often treat people dealing with problems such as alcoholism, addiction, or eating disorders. Some specialize in marriage, family, or child counseling.
NCC
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) issues the National Certified Counselor certification. The NBCC certifies counselors who have passed the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). This professional credential requires an advanced degree in counseling, clinical training, face-to-face counseling, among other course work. (National Board for Certified Counselors)
For more information, go to NBCC.
CAP
The Certified Addiction Professional specializes in addiction treatment, including substance and alcohol abuse counseling. The CAP normally has a bachelor's degree or the equivalent, supervised training, and has passed a qualifying exam.
Licensed Counselors have a master's or a doctoral degree in counseling or a related area and complete two years of supervised practice. In most States, they are licensed as independent providers of mental health services, including the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional issues, and use a variety of therapeutic techniques.
EdD
Many professionals with a Doctor of Education practice therapy. They are trained in child development and education, sometimes with a focus on educational planning and assessment. A total of four years of study is usually necessary to receive an EdD.
LPC
The Licensed Professional Counselor has advanced training, a graduate academic degree, clinical work experience, and has passed a state-certified licensing examination. Counselors treat all sorts of problems: from alcoholism and eating disorders to relationship issues and depression.
LMHC
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor has advanced training, a graduate academic degree, clinical work experience, and has completed a state-certified licensing examination. Counselors often treat people dealing with problems such as alcoholism, addiction, or eating disorders. Some specialize in marriage, family, or child counseling.
NCC
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) issues the National Certified Counselor certification. The NBCC certifies counselors who have passed the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). This professional credential requires an advanced degree in counseling, clinical training, face-to-face counseling, among other course work. (National Board for Certified Counselors)
For more information, go to NBCC.
CAP
The Certified Addiction Professional specializes in addiction treatment, including substance and alcohol abuse counseling. The CAP normally has a bachelor's degree or the equivalent, supervised training, and has passed a qualifying exam.