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Becoming a Limited licensed counselor checklist
This checklist helps new counseling graduates in Michigan prepare for their Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC) application process. It outlines key steps, including verifying degree completion, obtaining official transcripts, reviewing Michigan’s licensing requirements, completing the LLC application through Michigan LARA, and securing supervision with a licensed professional counselor (LPC).
Navigating Counselor Licensing in Michigan: Your Comprehensive Guide
How do I find an LPC Supervisor in Michigan; Navigating Remote Supervision for LPCs.
…Supervisor Eligibility Criteria: LARA outlines the qualifications that individuals must meet to become approved LPC supervisors. These criteria may include holding a current and active license as an LPC, meeting specific experience requirements, and completing any required training or coursework.
Supervision Requirements: The document may…
What to expect beginning Supervision to obtain full LPC in Michigan
Supervision with an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Michigan may look a little different supervisor to supervisor. Essentially, we are all trying to support Limited Licensed counselors in completing their supervised working hours and supervision hours over the course…
What happens when a client doesn’t Pay?
If you’re working in private practice, you’ll most likely experience a client (or two) who end up having unpaid invoice(s). The money part of private practice counseling can be really challenging for a lot of us. This profession brings ALL the helpers together, and we just want to do that - help. Brining up the financial aspect of counseling sessions, especially after there has been a lapse in payment, is common to…
Michigan Counselors go from LLPC to LLC in 2022
Miss the latest? I know I did… Limited Licensed Professional Counselors (LLPC) in Michigan are now called Limited Licensed Counselors (LLC). Small change, but LARGE impact.
You know what shouldn’t be difficult….finding the answer to when this change in title happened and what expectations LARA has for, now, Limited Licensed Counselors. Nevertheless - we…
Michigan LPC and Virtual Platforms for therapy
Talkspace, BetterHelp, etc. are now top search results when looking for a therapist in your area. Often some form of a virtual platform returns in the top results regardless of the region/state/city in which you’re searching for a mental health professional. Even prior to COVID these virtual…
Michigan’s Return to Work Plan and the LLPC
Writing the perfect psychology today profile
Questions to ask a potential LLPC Supervisor
How to choose a specality as a new LLPC in Michigan
As a new LLPC in Michigan (maybe even a New LLPC in Michigan looking for a supervisor? click here) you’re probably in search of your first job as a professional counselor. Hopefully your practicum/internship was successful in giving you an idea of the type of work you’d like to do (or NOT do for that matter). As you’re online, searching for opportunities for limited licensed professional counselors in your area you’ll notice that the search engine results return thousands of options! COVID 19 has…
Registering for the NCE in Michigan
Step # 1: Go to the Center for Credentialing and Education’s Website, Step # 2: Click on “Assessments/Exams” then “Schedule Your Exam” then…
Updates to the Professional disclosure required by Michigan Lara
!!UPDATED!! - I received confirmation from LARA on 3/25/21 that a supervisors signature is no longer required on your disclosure statement. Only the supervisors license number.
The Michigan LLPC Guide to finding a job
It all begins with an idea.
Newly graduated Michigan LLPC, now what?
Graduation is over! You're done and you've got some really cool letters to go after your name now. If you're like most of the new graduates I know - this is a time of excitement and.... tremendous fear, apprehension and a lot of ok....now what?
What to expect when you begin Supervision
Completing practicum/intern is such a huge step, congrats! There are a few things that I run through with newly licensed LLPC's that contact The Michigan LLPC Supervisor about supervision for their full licensure.
What comes first, finding a supervisor or writing a disclosure statement?
Which comes first? The supervisor or the disclosure statement?
How do I find an llpc supervisor in michigan?
The first step is to do your research. Do not expect others to know the rules and regulations for what is expected for ethical practice. It has been my experience that knowledge of what is needed for LLPC's to gain full licensure in Michigan is....well, not wide spread. So take some time and read up. Supervision is different from individual psychotherapy sessions.
Michigan llpc guide to tracking supervision hours
Michigan LLPC supervision expectations; what to expect during supervision with the michigan clinical supervisor
Before you begin supervision with me, expect to receive several documents to review and sign; one of which is the required supervisory disclosure statement that describes my background and qualifications. Additionally - you’ll receive an outline of what I expect you to learn, develop and practice while holding your LLPC. As an LLPC under my supervision, I expect that you will gain experience in the following: