NBCC Approved Provider

Continuing Education for Counselors

Affordable continuing education for licensed professional counselors. Complete your LPC, LMHC, or LCPC renewal requirements with 100+ NBCC approved online courses for just $75/year.

100+
CE Courses
$75
On-Demand CE/Year
10,000+
Clinicians Served
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On-demand CE only: $75/year. Unlimited Plus (live + on-demand): $129/year. Cancel anytime.

Approved by: NBCC ACEP #7439 ASWB ACE Provider #1945 NAADAC #270493 CE Broker #50-40520

What Is Continuing Education for Counselors?

Continuing education for counselors is the ongoing professional development required to maintain licensure as a mental health professional. State licensing boards require licensed professional counselors (LPCs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed clinical professional counselors (LCPCs), and similar credentials to complete a specified number of CE hours during each renewal cycle.

Continuing education serves several essential purposes for counseling professionals. First, it ensures that practitioners stay current with evolving treatment approaches, emerging research, and changes to ethical standards. Second, it provides opportunities to develop new clinical skills and specializations. Third, it fulfills the legal requirements for license renewal established by state counseling boards.

Continuing education for counselors is available through various formats, including in-person workshops, conferences, webinars, and online self-paced courses. Online continuing education has become increasingly popular because it offers flexibility, convenience, and cost savings compared to traditional in-person training. At Therapy Trainings®, all of our continuing education for counselors is available online in a self-paced format, allowing you to complete CE hours on your schedule from any device.

Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors

Continuing education for mental health counselors encompasses training designed specifically for clinicians who provide therapy, assessment, and treatment for mental health conditions. This includes LPCs, LMHCs, LCPCs, and other licensed counseling professionals who work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings including private practice, community mental health centers, hospitals, and schools.

Mental health counselors benefit from continuing education that covers clinical topics such as evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR), specialized populations (children, adolescents, older adults), specific presenting concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction), and practice management skills. Therapy Trainings® offers continuing education for mental health counselors across all of these areas, with courses developed by experienced clinicians and approved by NBCC.

Continuing Education for Licensed Professional Counselors

Continuing education for licensed professional counselors must meet the specific requirements set by each state's counseling board. While requirements vary, most states require 20-40 CE hours per renewal cycle, with mandatory training often including ethics, suicide prevention, cultural competency, and domestic violence. Licensed professional counselors should verify their specific state requirements and ensure their CE courses are approved by recognized accrediting bodies like NBCC.

Therapy Trainings® is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7439), meaning our continuing education for licensed professional counselors is accepted in all 50 states. Our courses satisfy both general CE requirements and mandatory topic requirements, making it easy to complete your entire renewal in one place.

Counselor CEU Requirements for LPC License Renewal

Licensed Professional Counselors are required to complete continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in the mental health field. Whether you hold an LPC, LMHC, LCPC, LPCC, or similar credential, your state board mandates ongoing professional development through approved CE courses. While specific requirements vary by state, most boards require 20-40 CE hours every two years, with mandatory topics often including ethics, suicide prevention, and cultural competency.

Continuing education serves multiple purposes for counseling professionals. It ensures practitioners remain current with evolving treatment modalities, ethical standards, and regulatory changes. CE also provides opportunities to develop specialized skills in areas like trauma therapy, substance abuse counseling, and couples therapy, while fulfilling mandatory training requirements set by state licensing boards.

Typical LPC CE Requirements by State

Most state counseling boards require the following for license renewal:

  • 20-40 CE hours per renewal cycle (typically every 2 years)
  • Ethics CE: 3-6 hours required in most states covering ACA Code of Ethics
  • Suicide prevention: Required in many states (1-6 hours) with focus on assessment and intervention
  • Cultural competency: Increasingly required or recommended, addressing diversity and inclusion
  • Online/self-paced formats: Accepted in virtually all states for flexibility
  • Supervision training: Additional hours required for clinical supervisors

Understanding NBCC Approval for Counselor CE

Therapy Trainings® is approved by NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7439. NBCC approval is recognized by counseling boards in all 50 states, meaning your CE hours from our courses will be accepted for LPC, LMHC, LCPC, and other counseling license renewals.

Our courses cover a comprehensive range of topics essential for counseling professionals, including ethics and professional boundaries, clinical assessment skills, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, specialized populations, trauma-informed care, and emerging topics in mental health treatment. Whether you need to fulfill mandatory requirements or want to expand your clinical expertise, our library has courses designed specifically for professional counselors.

Online Counselor CEU Courses: NBCC Approved

These courses are among the most popular with LPCs, LMHCs, and LCPCs nationwide. All courses are NBCC approved and included with Unlimited CE access, so you can complete your entire renewal in one place. Our text-based, self-paced format allows you to learn on your schedule and earn CE hours from any device.

5 CE Hours
Counselor Ethics Training

Master the ACA Code of Ethics, ethical decision-making models, and professional boundaries. Satisfies ethics CE requirements.

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6 CE Hours
Suicide Assessment & Prevention

Evidence-based suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and intervention strategies for mental health counselors.

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6 CE Hours
Trauma-Informed Care

Understand trauma responses, build trauma-informed counseling practices, and apply evidence-based interventions.

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4 CE Hours
Cultural Competency

Develop culturally responsive counseling skills, address implicit bias, and enhance diversity and inclusion practices.

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3 CE Hours
ADHD Assessment

Clinical foundations of ADHD diagnosis, differential factors, and evidence-based treatment approaches.

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3 CE Hours
CBT Training for Counselors

Core cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for depression, anxiety, and common presenting concerns in counseling practice.

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Affordable Online CEUs for Licensed Professional Counselors

Thousands of LPCs, LMHCs, and LCPCs trust Therapy Trainings® for affordable, high-quality continuing education. Here is why counseling professionals choose us for their license renewal:

1

Lowest Price Guaranteed

On-demand access to 100+ courses for $75/year, or Unlimited Plus (live + on-demand) for $129/year. Complete your entire 30-40 hour renewal for less than most single-day workshops.

2

NBCC Approved Provider

ACEP #7439. Our CE hours are accepted by counseling boards in all 50 states. No guessing about whether your CE will count.

3

Instant Certificates

Download your CE certificate immediately upon course completion. No waiting, no delays. Access certificates anytime from your account.

4

Learn on Any Device

Complete courses on your computer, tablet, or phone. Pause and resume anytime. Learn at your own pace, on your schedule.

5

Free for New Graduates

Recently graduated? Get free CE access during your first year post-graduation. We support counselors at every career stage.

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CE Broker Compatible

Provider #50-40520. Self-report your hours in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and other CE Broker states. We make compliance easy.

Does your state require live CE hours? Some state counseling boards require a portion of CE to be completed through live, synchronous learning rather than self-paced study. Therapy Trainings® now hosts 24 live CE webinars every year with real-time Q&A and interactive case discussion, giving counselors a convenient way to earn live hours online. Always confirm format definitions with your licensing board. Webinars are $20 per CE hour individually, or all 24 are included with Unlimited Plus at $129/year. See the live CE webinar schedule. Check your state page below for live-hour requirements.

LPC License Renewal Requirements by State

Find your state's specific counselor continuing education requirements. Each page includes total CE hours needed, ethics requirements, mandatory topics, renewal deadlines, and licensing board contact information.

All of our NBCC approved courses are accepted for LPC, LMHC, LCPC, and LPCC license renewal in every state. Click your state below for detailed requirements:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Continuing Education for Counselors: FAQs

Are these courses approved for LPC license renewal?
Yes. Therapy Trainings® is approved by NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7439. NBCC approval is recognized by counseling boards in all 50 states. Our courses count toward LPC, LMHC, LCPC, LPCC, and other counseling license renewals. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for CE credit, but NBCC approval is the gold standard for counselor CE.
How many CE hours do LPCs need for license renewal?
CE requirements vary by state, but most require 20-40 hours every two years. Common requirements include 3-6 hours of ethics, and many states now require suicide prevention training. Some states like Texas require 24 hours, while others like California require 36 hours. Check your specific state's requirements using our state CE requirements pages for exact details.
How much does unlimited CE access cost?
On-demand CE access is $75 per year, giving you access to all 100+ self-paced courses in our library. This includes ethics, trauma, suicide prevention, clinical skills, and specialty topics. For live webinar sessions plus on-demand access, Unlimited Plus is $129/year. Individual courses are also available if you only need specific topics.
When will I receive my CE certificate?
Immediately. Your CE certificate is available for instant download as soon as you complete the course and pass the posttest (80% required). You can also access and download your certificates anytime from your account. Certificates include all information required by licensing boards: course title, CE hours, completion date, and provider information.
Do you report CE hours to CE Broker?
We are a CE Broker approved provider (#50-40520). You can self-report your completed hours in CE Broker states including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and others. Simply use our provider number when reporting your hours. The process takes just a few minutes.
Is there free CE for new counseling graduates?
Yes! We offer free CE access for recent counseling graduates during their first year post-graduation. This helps new counselors build their knowledge base and fulfill initial licensing requirements without financial burden. Contact us with proof of graduation to access this benefit.
Can I complete courses on my phone or tablet?
Absolutely. Our courses are fully mobile-friendly and work on any device with internet access. You can start a course on your computer, continue on your phone during lunch, and finish on your tablet at home. Your progress is saved automatically.
What is the difference between LPC, LMHC, LCPC, and LPCC?
These are all titles for licensed professional counselors that vary by state. LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) is used in most states, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) is used in states like Florida and New York, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) is used in states like Illinois and Maryland, and LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) is used in states like California and Ohio. All of these credentials require NBCC-approved CE for renewal.
Do you offer group discounts for agencies?
Yes, we offer group pricing for agencies, community mental health centers, and counseling practices. Group plans provide significant savings over individual subscriptions and include administrative tools for tracking staff CE completion. Learn more about group discounts.

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