1. a counselor
question: I am licensed counselor
in another state, about to move to Washington State.
How do I
transfer my counseling license to Washington and who do I
contact?
2. Can you tell me the advantages for a counselor in Washington State to
apply for licensing as a LMHC or LMFT vs.
just registering as a counselor?
3.
Is the name of the local professional organization for counselors, "Seattle Counselors
Association," or "Seattle Counseling Association?"
4. A counselor
question: Does
CounselingSeattle.com approve classes for Continuing Education (CE)
credit? If so, what is the process? I have a master’s
degree (MA) in Psychology and I am a Licensed Mental Health
Counselor (LMHC). I teach classes in “(topic deleted)” and I
would like counselor participants to receive CE credit. Any
information,
background or advice you can give me about continuing education
credits would be appreciated.
5.
Counselor
Advertising Question: I listed my practice on the TherapistUnlimited.com several years ago.
Now the listing is out of date and I want to change or delete the
listing. But I can't get TherapistUnlimited.com to do anything. I have emailed TherapistUnlimited.com numerous times;
however, TherapistUnlimited.com has
not responded to any of my requests. Is there somewhere that I
could mail a letter to the webmaster of TherapistUnlimited.com, or
call customer service on the telephone?
6. (A.)
A question from a
potential counselor: I am planning to start school in the
winter in the Chemical Dependency program. Can you tell me in simple terms, what I will
be able to do with a two year AA degree? What is the potential
income and job availability? I am 56 years old and trying to
start a new career. I love to help people, however I do not
want to make a choice that will not allow me to earn a living.
I live in the tri-cities area. Any information
positive or negative about CDPs and CDPTs would be greatly
appreciated.
(B.) Another question from a potential counselor: I am interest in chemical dependency counselor as a career. I
have an Associate of Arts degree (AA) in general business from a
community college. What courses would I
have to take to become a chemical dependency counselor in Washington State?
(C.) Counselor question about private practice counseling:
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I have been doing private practice counseling for 27 years. Some of my fellow
counselors say that I cannot continue to do private practice counseling after July 1, 2009. My Papa used to say, “If you see it
on CounselingSeattle.com, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth;
will I have to give up private practice counseling?
(D) Counselor question about becoming a Certified
Counselor: I’ve been reading much on the new regulations
for Certified Counselors in Washington State and the required
classes to meet the new requirements. I’m not finding much
information on where or who offers the classes.
(E) Where I can find information on schools with degree programs for people who
wish to become counselors? I'm not sure where to look. What are
the requirements in Washington State for being a counselor? Do you
think it matters whether one pursues an AA degree or an AS before they
start on the road toward becoming a counselor?
(F) Working as
a Certified Counselor to obtain hours for licensure: I
am wondering if I become licensed as a certified counselor, which it
seems I can charge clients, and work with a supervisor to accumulate
my 3000 hours, if that will count towards my post-grad work to
become a licensed counselor. Also, will a certified counselor be
able to bill insurance companies?
(G) What is happening to registered Hypnotherapists
under the new credentialing/licensing regulations? See "Hypnotherapist License Application Package." and "When
is a hypnotist a hypnotherapist?" and "When is a Hypnotherapist a
Counselor?"
7. Question
about repaying Student Loans:
Yes, there is a 2009 federal stimulus package aimed at helping certain licensed counselors repay their loans more quickly and easily
through public service.
8. What are the requirements to serve as a
counselor supervisor?
9. What are the requirements to serve as a
certified counselor consultant?
