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Michigan 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 Michigan Board of Counseling.
A master's or doctoral degree in counseling from a qualified program (or a department-determined equivalent). Verify current requirements with the Michigan Board of Counseling.
The National Board for Certified Counselors examination. Verify the current exam requirement with the Michigan Board of Counseling.
3,000 hours of post-degree counseling experience over no less than two years (1,500 hours for doctoral applicants), with at least 100 hours in the supervisor’s immediate presence; experience must be obtained after the limited license is issued. Verify current requirements with the Michigan Board of Counseling.
License portability may be available by endorsement/reciprocity and, where the state participates, through the Counseling Compact. Verify Counseling Compact participation and endorsement eligibility with the Michigan Board of Counseling.
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Michigan Board of Counseling.
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Michigan. 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.