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What are the requirements to become a counselor/therapist?
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Margaret’s Answer
Typically to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, you will need a Master's Degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college. Once you have a Master's degree, you will need to complete supervised hours of experience (it's 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience here in North Carolina) as well as complete an exam and application for licensure.
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Crystal’s Answer
Though students can earn a bachelor's in counseling psychology, they need a master's degree to become a licensed counselor. Requirements for licensure vary by state, but they generally include holding a graduate degree, continued education, and proof of several thousand hours working under a licensed counselor