 Most states have some form of counselor credentialing, licensure, certification, or registry legislation. To receive a license or certification as a counselor, an individual generally needs a master's or doctoral degree in counseling from an accredited college or university and at least 2 years of field work experience. Vocational and guidance counselors usually need two years of graduate study in counseling and one year of counseling experience. For more information, visit the Counseling and Clinical Psychology career guides.  Specific Certifications for Counselors - Certified Alcoholism Counselor (CAC)
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NACCMHC)
- Certified Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
- National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (QSAP)
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