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Arizona licenses Mental Health Counselors/Therapists as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Applicants generally complete a qualifying graduate degree, accrue post-degree supervised clinical experience, and pass a national examination. Verify current education, supervised-experience, examination, renewal, and continuing education requirements directly with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
A master's or higher degree with a major emphasis in counseling from a regionally accredited institution, in a program of at least 60 semester (90 quarter) credit hours that includes a supervised counseling practicum/internship. Verify current requirements with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
A Board-approved nationally recognized examination for the counseling discipline (A.A.C. R4-6-304) plus the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial as the state law/ethics component. Verify current requirements with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
At least 3,200 hours of post-master's supervised work experience in professional counseling completed over a minimum of 24 months, including direct client contact and clinical supervision (the Board's supervised-experience document specifies the direct-hour and supervision sub-minimums). Verify current requirements with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Arizona participates in the Counseling Compact. It was enacted via SB 1173 (2024), adding Article 6.1 to Title 32, Chapter 33 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. License portability is also available by endorsement. Verify current requirements with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Arizona. Each links to its own full state guide — always verify current requirements with the relevant official board.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Counselor licensing laws, board rules, education and supervised-experience requirements, examinations, and renewal requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state counseling licensing board or applicable regulatory agency.