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  2. National Board for Certified Counselors - Wikipedia

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    NBCC's flagship certification is the National Certified Counselor (NCC). The NCC is a generic certification for professional counselors and does not designate a particular specialty area. Holding an NCC indicates that a counselor is nationally board certified. [7] There are currently over 63,000 NCCs in the U.S. and many other countries.

  3. List of professional designations in the United States

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    A professional doctoral degree for naturopathic practitioners in the United States. Holders of the ND or NMD degree are known as naturopathic physicians in states where they may be licensed. The designation NMD is used in Arizona. Doctor of Business Administration. DBA or DrBA. Doctor of Education. EdD or DEd.

  4. Licensed professional counselor - Wikipedia

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    Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are doctoral and master's-level mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. LPCs make up a large percentage of the workforce employed in community mental health centers, agencies, universities ...

  5. Types of Mental Health Professionals

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    Many mental health professionals, from therapists to marriage counselors to psychiatrists, now offer a variety of appointment types, including in-person, telehealth, or a mix of both. Whether you ...

  6. How to Find a Therapist - WebMD

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    Call a university psychiatry or psychology department and ask recommendations of people trained in that program. "At least that way you know they're under scrutiny," says Turner. If you're moving ...

  7. What Is a Mental Health Counselor?

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    Mental health counselors are licensed professionals who treat the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of mental health and substance use conditions. They work with individuals, families ...

  8. Counselor vs. Therapist: How to Choose & More - Healthline

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    The differences come down to education, training, and licensing standards. Overall, both counselors and therapists help clients work through their mental health and life challenges. The key ...

  9. List of credentials in psychology - Wikipedia

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    Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MAPC) Masters of Science in Education (MSEd) Doctoral degrees in psychology. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology prepares the student to conduct independent research and to provide professional services (consultation, assessment, diagnosis ...