National Certification
National certification sets essential standards for safe and effective counseling practice. Educational eligibility, supervised professional experience, adherence to the code of ethics, and successful completion of the professional examination are hallmarks of counselor certification. Learn more about the credential and certification programs offered by NBCC.
Over 10,000 National Certified Counselors
serving communities across the globe.
We're proudly based in Greensboro, where our team works both in-office and remotely to provide consistent, high-quality service. Whether you're nearby or across the country, our digital tools ensure we're just a click away.
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State Licensure
Professional counseling is regulated for practice at the state and jurisdictional level. CCE administers examinations for state licensure for counseling and provides services to increase the efficiency and ease of the licensure application and renewal. Access the state licensure board directory to find applicable contact information, available licenses, and required examinations in the state where you are seeking licensure.
Liability Insurance
We've partnered with CM&F Group to offer counselors, supervisors, and students discounts on high quality, occurrence-based professional liability insurance. This partnership ensures that counselors are adequately protected so that they can focus on what matters; continuing to serve the public and advance mental health efforts across the globe.
Policy, Advocacy, & Research in Counseling (PARC) Center
Counselors, Counselor Educators, and Researchers are critical leaders of research and scholarship to help advance informed, meaningful policy and advocacy efforts. PARC is the center that brings these leaders together. Learn more and get involved in research and advocacy efforts today!
Government Affairs
We support counselors at local, state, and federal levels of government
Our Current Priorities:
Expanding VA employment for counselors
Including counselors in Medicare program
Boosting counselor roles in Military Health Systems
Creating a Federal Occupational Series for counselors
Funding workforce programs like Minority Fellowship Program
Gaining recognition from the Indian Health Service
Get Involved
Join our grassroots network to help support counseling legislation. Email your name and NCC number to govtaffairs@nbcc.org.
NBCC’s grassroots network consists of NCCs who care about important issues and are motivated to get involved by contacting their legislators to help pass measures that support the profession.
Vision
Advancing global health equity through counselor certification.
Mission
NBCC advances counseling and equitable access to mental health services worldwide through certification, assessment, advocacy, and capacity-building.
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