Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in Louisiana for Mental Health Professionals

Stay compliant with Louisiana CE requirements. Find your profession below for specific hour requirements, ethics mandates, and renewal deadlines.

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Professional Counselors (LPC/PLPC)

Licensed Professional Counselors in Louisiana

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours (LPC) 40 hours
Total CE Hours (PLPC) 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (June 30th odd year)
Ethics (LPC) 3 CEHs per renewal
Ethics (PLPC) 1.5 CEHs per renewal
Diagnosis/DSM-5 (LPC) 6 hours
Diagnosis (PLPC) 1.5 CEHs per renewal
Supervision (Board Approved) 3 CEHs per renewal
Telehealth (if approved) 3 CEHs per renewal
Licensing Board Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
  • LPCs previously approved for telehealth must complete 3 CEHs in Telehealth per renewal.

Social Workers (LCSW/CSW/LSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Louisiana

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Annual (Sept 1 to Aug 31)
Clinical Social Work (CSW) 10 of 20 hours in diagnosis/treatment
Ethics 3 hours every 2 years
Supervision (LCSW-BACS) 3 hours every 2 years
Licensing Board Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners based on ASWB approval.
  • CSWs must complete 10 hours in clinical social work including diagnosis and treatment annually.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT/PLMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Louisiana

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours (LMFT) 40 hours
Total CE Hours (PLMFT) 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
MFT Ethics (LMFT) 3 CEHs per renewal
MFT Ethics (PLMFT) 1.5 CEHs per renewal
Diagnosis (LMFT) 6 CEHs per renewal
Diagnosis (PLMFT) 1.5 CEHs per renewal
Supervision (Board Approved) 6 CEHs every 4 years
Telehealth (if approved) 3 CEHs per renewal
Licensing Board Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners based on NBCC approval.
  • Board Approved Supervisors must complete 6 CEHs in Supervision every 4 years.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Louisiana

Requirement Details
Total CPD Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (July 1 to June 30)
Ethics or Forensics 2 hours
Multicultural/Diversity 2 hours
Licensing Board Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at this time.
  • Hours must be within two of the nine subcategories defined under Louisiana Administrative Code.

Addiction Counselors (LCADC/CADC)

Licensed and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Louisiana

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 48 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours
Clinical Supervision 8 hours
Licensing Board Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA)

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority based on NAADAC approval.
  • Acceptable forms include workshops, courses, seminars, and agency-provided education with prior ADRA approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for Provisional licensees in Louisiana?

Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPCs) need 20 CEHs every 2 years, including 1.5 hours in ethics and 1.5 hours in diagnosis. Provisional LMFTs also need 20 CEHs with similar reduced requirements for ethics and diagnosis.

Does Louisiana require telehealth training?

Yes, for some licensees. LPCs, PLPCs, LMFTs, and PLMFTs who are previously approved to practice telehealth must complete 3 CEHs in Telehealth per renewal period.

What is the clinical supervision requirement?

Requirements vary by profession. Board Approved Supervisor LPCs need 3 CEHs per renewal. Board Approved Supervisor LMFTs need 6 CEHs every 4 years. LCSW-BACS need 3 hours every 2 years. Addiction Counselors must include 8 hours of clinical supervision in their 48 total hours.

Is Therapy Trainings approved for Louisiana psychologists?

No. Therapy Trainings CE is not currently accepted by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. We are approved for Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, and Addiction Counselors in Louisiana.

Why do Social Workers renew annually while others renew every 2 years?

Louisiana Social Workers have an annual renewal cycle (September 1 to August 31) requiring 20 hours per year. Other professions (Counselors, MFTs, Psychologists, Addiction Counselors) renew every 2 years with higher total hour requirements.

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Last updated: January 2026