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Nevada licenses Mental Health Counselors/Therapists as Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC). 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 Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
A graduate (master's or doctoral) mental health degree from a CACREP-accredited mental health/community counseling program (or a Board-accepted equivalent clinical counseling degree, or completion of a psychiatry residency) from a regionally accredited institution, including a practicum and internship in mental health counseling and the coursework required under NAC 641A. Verify current requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) administered by NBCC; no separate Nevada jurisprudence examination was identified. Verify current requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
At least 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised experience in professional counseling, of which at least 1,500 hours must be direct client contact and at least 300 hours must be supervision (about one hour of supervision per week). Verify current requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
Nevada participates in the Counseling Compact. It was enacted via Assembly Bill 163 (2025), amending NRS 641A, effective January 1, 2026, though it may not yet be fully operational for issuing privileges. License portability is also available by endorsement. Verify current requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Nevada. 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.