Below you'll find a compiled list of U.S. states where Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), & Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) can apply continuing education (CE) hours from courses provided by an NBCC-approved continuing education provider.

 

Please note that state regulations may change, and it's essential to verify with your specific state licensing board for the most current requirements.

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Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)

States Recognizing NBCC-Approved CE Providers:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

States Allowing Self-Submission of CE Credit:

Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)

States Recognizing NBCC-Approved CE Providers:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia.

States Allowing Self-Submission of CE Credit:

Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio.

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Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)

States Recognizing NBCC-Approved CE Providers:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

States Allowing Self-Submission of CE Credit:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island.

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Important Notes:

• Some states, such as Colorado, do not pre-approve CE providers but may accept relevant courses from NBCC-approved providers.

• In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health accepts NBCC-approved CE credits for LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs. 

• For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always consult your state's licensing board or regulatory agency.