This depends greatly on the state of the exam. In most states the cost is around $200.
The best place to practice for the professional counselor exam is at WebPhd.com. This will have a great deal of information to study. Apart from this, you will need clinical experience before you are able to work.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters of Education
The main purpose of a national counselor exam is to insure that the person that is applying for this position is educated and qualified to handle the duties of the job.
In order to complete the national counselor exam you must first put in an application. Upon approval you must then past a competency test. If you pass you be given a certification.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/LCPC: These therapists have a Master's Degree in Psychology and have passed a licensing exam which allows them to use the initials LCPC after their names.
A great website available, containing study guides and requirements, for the National Counselor Exam is located at www.nbcc.org/study. Also, if you would rather purchase a copy of the study guide by Dr. Andrew Helwig, you can locate this information at www.counselor-exam-prep.com/national-counselor-examination-study-guide.html
If counselor refers to a mental health specialist, in other words a clinical psychologist, the answer is no. The relationship must be strictly professional and nothing else. If the counselor and the client have mutual feelings of interest then the counselor must refer the client to another professional counselor.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Speak to the school's counselor and/or possibly a professional counselor of some sort.
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
licensed clinical professional counselor
yes when your in enough pain!