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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours do I need for LPCC licensure in California?
California requires 3,000 total supervised experience hours for LPCC licensure. Of those, at least 1,750 must be direct clinical counseling hours. Non-clinical hours are capped at 1,250. All hours must be earned post-degree as a registered APCC. Source: BBS APCC FAQ, revised February 2025.
How long does it take to complete LPCC hours in California?
Most APCCs complete their hours in 2.5 to 4 years, depending on their weekly caseload. With a 40-hour weekly cap and typical direct-hour rates of 15–20 per week, expect roughly 2.5 to 3.5 years of consistent work. The 104-week supervision minimum means at least 2 years regardless of pace.
What is the difference between LPCC and LMFT hours in California?
Both require 3,000 total hours and 1,750 direct clinical hours, with the same 1,250 non-clinical cap. The biggest difference: LPCC does not allow any pre-degree hours, while LMFT allows up to 1,300 pre-degree hours. This means all 3,000 LPCC hours must be earned post-degree. LMFT also requires 500 CFC (couples/families/children) hours, which LPCC does not.
Do APCCs need to complete all hours post-degree?
Yes. Unlike LMFT, which allows up to 1,300 pre-degree trainee hours, California LPCC licensure requires all 3,000 hours to be earned after completing your qualifying master's degree. Hours gained during practicum or fieldwork before graduation do not count toward LPCC licensure.
What is the weekly hour cap for APCCs in California?
APCCs (Associate Professional Clinical Counselors) can count a maximum of 40 hours of supervised experience per week and up to 6 hours of supervision per week. This is the same weekly cap as AMFTs. Hours beyond these limits do not count toward the 3,000-hour requirement.
How much supervision is required for LPCC in California?
California requires a minimum of 104 weeks of supervision for LPCC licensure, with at least 52 of those weeks including individual or triadic supervision. This is the same supervision timeline as LMFT. Supervision must be provided by a BBS-licensed supervisor qualified to supervise APCCs.
Does LPCC have a specialty hours requirement like LMFT?
No. Unlike LMFT, which requires 500 hours specifically with couples, families, and children, LPCC has no sub-minimum within the 1,750 direct clinical hours. However, LPCCs who wish to treat couples and families must complete additional coursework and supervised experience specific to that scope of practice.
Can LPCCs practice couples and family therapy in California?
LPCCs can treat couples and families, but only after completing additional coursework and supervised experience specifically in couples and family therapy. Without this additional training, LPCCs are limited to individual counseling. This is a key distinction between the LPCC and LMFT scopes of practice.