Find Licensure Requirements by State
Licensure rules, renewal timelines, and continuing education requirements vary widely across states. To make the process easier, Counselor HQ organizes licensure information by state, allowing you to:
Review initial licensure requirements
Understand renewal and maintenance expectations
Identify continuing education or professional development needs
Stay informed without searching multiple state websites
Our goal is to save counselors time while reducing confusion and frustration.
Organized by Counseling Role
Because licensure requirements differ by professional role, licensure information on Counselor HQ is clearly separated for:
School Counselors
Clinical Counselors and Mental Health Counselors
This organization allows you to quickly access information relevant to your specific credential, setting, and scope of practice.
Counseling Licensure Information
Clear, State-Specific Guidance for School & Clinical Counselors
Counselor licensure requirements can be confusing, time-consuming, and difficult to navigate—especially when they vary by state and counseling role. The Licensure Information page on Counselor HQ is designed to help counselors quickly find clear, organized information about what is required to obtain and renew a counseling license.
This page serves as a centralized resource for counselors seeking state-specific licensure guidance for both school counseling and clinical counseling pathways.
A Counselor-Centered Resource
Counselor HQ’s Licensure Information page is designed to be:
Easy to navigate
Clear and counselor-friendly
Supportive of professional growth and ethical practice
A starting point for understanding licensure expectations
While licensure requirements can change, this resource helps counselors know where to start, what to look for, and how to stay informed.
Supporting Counselors at Every Stage
Whether you are:
Working toward initial licensure
Renewing an existing counseling license
Transitioning roles or relocating to a new state
Counselor HQ is here to support you with reliable licensure information for counselors—all in one place.
Have you transitioned from School Counseling to Mental Health Counseling or vice versa? Do you have advice or information about the process that would help others? We would love to share that info here!