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Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
A Board-approved 60 semester-credit-hour (90 quarter-hour) graduate degree in counseling from a regionally accredited institution (CACREP accepted), including required knowledge-area coursework and a practicum/internship of at least 300 hours of supervised client counseling. Verify current requirements with the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
The National Counselor Examination (NCE) (or an equivalent Board-approved national exam) and the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE), both passed before accruing supervised hours. Verify current requirements with the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Three years or 3,000 hours of full-time supervised on-the-job experience under an approved LPC supervisor, of which 350 hours of every 1,000 must be direct client contact, with weekly face-to-face supervision at 45 minutes per 20 hours of experience, completed within 60 months of the first supervision agreement. Verify current requirements with the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Per the Board, Oklahoma is preparing to participate in the Counseling Compact and anticipated active participation in 2026 — confirm current status, as compact privileges may not yet be available. License portability is also available by endorsement. Verify current requirements with the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Oklahoma. 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.