Mental illness is often ignored by people because of the social stigma. Therapy for any mental illness is as important as a treatment for any other disease. The growing awareness has thrown some light on medical professionals who provide the treatment. A licensed clinical mental health counselor or as most commonly known, a licensed professional counselor is the one who provide care for people who are subjected to mental illness. An LPC analyzes and focuses on the mental, emotional, and behavioral issues of a person and provides a promising solution.
What is the work of an LCP?
These professionals’ help people have hope in life and provides simple solutions to happy living. They work with families, individuals, and couples and provide a wide range of counseling. A licensed professional counselor provides psychotherapy, prescribes courses that have to be taken by the patient to achieve desired results, and aims to deliver the patient a relevant solution to any problem. To become a licensed counselor a person has to undergo a qualifying exam conducted by an authoritative body. They should also hold a master’s degree to undergo the qualifying exam. A licensed professional earns a remunerative income with various factors affecting the salary. More than everything a licensed professional positively influence many lives in a society.
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