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Member Benefit Highlights!

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LPCA Exclusive Membership Benefits:

#1 Benefit of Membership is Protecting and Enhancing Your Professional Rights through Advocacy and Legislative Efforts

The primary benefit of being a member of LPCA is our robust advocacy and legislative efforts with the state. We work tirelessly to protect the profession, ensure practice rights, and secure fair access to care for all. Our dedicated team represents you at the Capitol, both at the state and national levels, to ensure parity and maintain the integrity of our profession.

Professional Development

  • Free Workshops for Continuing Education (CE) Hours: Enhance your professional skills and earn required CE credits through our free workshops.
  • Referral System: Your professional online profile will be available for those looking for a counselor. Our website receives over 15,000 hits a month, increasing your visibility.
  • Professional Information and Resources: Access resources on ethical issues, starting a private practice, legal information, insurance, and more.
  • Discounts on Professional Liability Insurance: Benefit from discounts with CPH and GEICO.
  • Regional Convention: Attend our regional convention at a discounted rate.

Student and Recent Graduate Support

  • Student Clubs and Opportunities to Present: Engage with student clubs and present at our events to build your professional network.
  • Student Graduation Regalia: Celebrate your achievements with LPCA-provided graduation regalia.
  • Student Assistance: Access resources for those working on licensure, including licensure consultations.

Consultations and Roundtables

  • Licensure, Ethics, and Supervision Consultations: Receive expert guidance on licensure processes, ethical scenarios, and supervision practices.
  • Monthly Roundtables:
    • Supervision Roundtable: Discuss supervision-related topics and best practices.
    • Student, Recent Grad, and APC Roundtable: Focus on licensure, ethical scenarios, professional updates, and clinical practice issues.
    • LPC Roundtable: Dive into advanced topics related to licensure, ethics, and clinical practice.

Networking and Community Building

  • Coffee and Chat Events: Participate in our Coffee and Chat events to meet and build community with other professional counselors. These events offer a relaxed environment to network and share experiences.

Additional Benefits

  • Liaison with the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, SW, MFT: We maintain a strong relationship with the board to address your concerns and needs.
  • Newsletters and Monthly E-Newsletter: Stay informed with regular updates on government actions, workshops, and professional resources.
  • Annual Journal: Access our professional journal online and on CD for in-depth articles and research.

Explore our Membership Options and Benefits Below!

Membership is 12 months, not based on the calendar year, but on the date you join plus 12 months.

Licensed as an Professional Counselor, LPC

License-eligible or Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) Already Graduated, working towards licensure 

Non-LPC, Masters-level professional licensed in another profession.

Enrolled full-time in a graduate Level MH program, is NOT applying for licensure, is NOT licensed, and does not have clients.

Neither holding nor seeking employment as a Counselor.  Does not have clients or supervisees

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