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Indiana licenses Mental Health Counselors/Therapists as Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). 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 Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
A master's or doctoral degree in mental health counseling (or a closely related counseling field) with at least 60 semester hours of graduate counseling coursework including a supervised practicum/internship (IC 25-23.6); applicants who graduated after July 1, 2014 must first hold the Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) license before accruing post-graduate clinical hours. Verify current requirements with the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) administered through NBCC; Indiana does not require a separate state jurisprudence examination for the LMHC. Verify current requirements with the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
At least 3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical experience, including at least 100 hours of face-to-face supervision, accrued over not less than 21 and not more than 48 months under an approved supervisor. Verify current requirements with the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
Indiana participates in the Counseling Compact. It was enacted via HB 1612 (2023); the multistate privilege becomes available once the Counseling Compact Commission's data system is operational — confirm current availability. License portability is also available by endorsement. Verify current requirements with the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Indiana. 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.