Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) – Illinois

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Beginning July 1, 2026, Illinois requires applicants for this licensure have a master’s in counseling, with 60 credit hours. All programs accredited by CACREP or CORE are approved programs.

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/pc.pdf