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| Boilerpipe Text | Who We Are
The Virginia Board of Counseling consists of a 12-member Board, a Regulatory Board, an Advisory Board on Art Therapy, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
What We Do
We license, certify or register: Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavioral Health Technician Assistants, Certified Rehabilitation Providers, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisees, Certified Substance Abuse Counseling Assistants, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, License Professional Counselors, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Qualified Mental Health Professional - Trainees, Registered Peer Recovery Specialists, Residents in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment |
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- [Public Resources](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PublicResources/)
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- [File a Complaint](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PractitionerResources/Enforcement/)
- [Subscriber Services](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PublicResources/SubscriberServices/)
- [Case Decisions](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/\enforcement\cdecision\boardresults.asp?board=7)
- [Healthcare Workforce Data Center](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PublicResources/HealthcareWorkforceDataCenter/)
- [Practitioner Resources](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/)
- [Update Your Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/UpdateYourInformation/)
- [Renew Online](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/RenewOnline/)
- [Applications and Forms](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ApplicationsandForms/)
- [Fees](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/Fees/)
- [Continued Competency](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/)
- [CSAC and CSAC-A](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/CSACandCSAC-A/)
- [LMFT](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/LMFT/)
- [LPC](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/LPC/)
- [LSATP](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/LSATP/)
- [QMHP](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/QMHP/)
- [RPRS](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/RPRS/)
- [Resident in Counseling](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/ResidentinCounseling/)
- [Residents in Marriage and Family Therapy](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/ResidentsinMarriageandFamilyTherapy/)
- [Resident in Substance Abuse Treatment](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ContinuedCompetency/ResidentinSubstanceAbuseTreatment/)
- [License Verifications](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/LicenseVerifications/)
- [Laws & Regulations](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/)
- [Guidance and Policy](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/GuidanceandPolicy/)
- [Disciplinary Proceedings](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/DisciplinaryProceedings/)
- [Mandatory Suspension FAQ](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PractitionerResources/MandatorySuspensionFAQ/)
- [Counseling Compact](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/CounselingCompact/)
- [Use of Artificial Intelligence](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/UseofArtificialIntelligence/)
- [Applicant Resources](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/)
- [Application Handbooks](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/ApplicationHandbooks/)
- [Apply for a License](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/ApplyforaLicense/)
- [Licensed Professional Counselor](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/LPCapplicantinfo/)
- [Qualified Mental Health Professional](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/QMHPApplicantInfo/)
- [Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/MFTapplicationinfo/)
- [Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/LSATPapplicantinfo/)
- [Certified Substance Abuse Counselor](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/CSACapplicationinfo/)
- [Certified Substance Abuse Counseling Assistant](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/CSACapplicationinfo/)
- [Registered Peer Recovery Specialist](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/RPRSapplicantinfo/)
- [Certified Rehabilitation Provider](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/CRPApplicantInfo/)
- [Behavioral Health Technicians](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/BHTApplicantInfo/)
- [Applications and Forms](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ApplicationsandForms/)
- [Fees](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/Fees/)
- [Guidance and Policy](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/GuidanceandPolicy/)
- [QMHP Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/QMHPInformation/)
- [RPRS Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/RPRSInformation/)
- [BHT-A and BHT Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/BHT-AandBHTInformation/)
- [Application Status](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/ApplicationStatus/)
- [Supervisor Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/SupervisorInformation/)
- [Examination Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/ExaminationInformation/)
- [About the Board](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/)
- [List of Regulated Professions](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/ListofRegulatedProfessions/)
- [Calendar](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/Calendar/)
- [News](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/News/)
- [Board Members](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/BoardMembers/)
- [Staff Listing](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/StaffListing/)
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## Who We Are
The Virginia Board of Counseling consists of a 12-member Board, a Regulatory Board, an Advisory Board on Art Therapy, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
## What We Do
We license, certify or register: Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavioral Health Technician Assistants, Certified Rehabilitation Providers, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisees, Certified Substance Abuse Counseling Assistants, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, License Professional Counselors, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Qualified Mental Health Professional - Trainees, Registered Peer Recovery Specialists, Residents in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment
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#### [License Lookup](https://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup/Index)
Lookup or verify a Virginia license.
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#### [Supervisor Information](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/SupervisorInformation/)
Information about the Supervision process for Residents.
[](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/ApplicationHandbooks/)
#### [License Handbook](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/ApplicationHandbooks/)
Learn about the licensure process for the Board of Counseling
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#### [Apply for License](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/ApplicationsandForms/)
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
[](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/)
#### [Laws and Regulations](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/)
Review state laws and regulations that apply to health professionals.
[](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/GuidanceandPolicy/)
#### [Guidance Documents](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/GuidanceandPolicy/)
Read documents which provide information or guidance to providers and the public.
[](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/RenewOnline/)
#### [Renew License](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/RenewOnline/)
Health Professionals who are licensed in Virginia can renew their licenses online.
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#### [File a Complaint](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PractitionerResources/Enforcement/)
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
[](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/\enforcement\cdecision\boardresults.asp?board=7)
#### [Case Decisions](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/\enforcement\cdecision\boardresults.asp?board=7)
Recent case decisions by the Board.
**Please Note:** The Counseling Compact offers eligible licensed professional counselors a new method for providing services in other member states. If you are interested in learning more about the Counseling Compact, including information about meetings, rulemaking, and any rules open for public comment, please use the following link: <https://counselingcompact.org/compact-commission/>
# Featured News

**BOOST Update**
Funds are available to help motivated Masters-prepared Counselors and Social Workers pursue Virginia licensure by paying for required clinical supervision with a DHP-approved Supervisor. Learn more about Boost! and how to apply at [www.VHCF.org/Boost200](http://www.vhcf.org/Boost200 "http://www.vhcf.org/Boost200").
[Read more...](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/CounselingHomepageItems/News/Content-752267-en.html)

**Counseling Compact**
The Counseling Compact is an interstate compact, or a contract among states, allowing professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without the need for multiple licenses.
[Read more...](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/CounselingHomepageItems/News/Content-1082191-en.html)
#### **Upcoming Events**
**Fri, Apr 24, 2026 10:00 AM Board of Counseling Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate**
**Fri, May 29, 2026 10:00 AM Board of Counseling Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate**
**Fri, Jun 5, 2026 10:00 AM Board of Counseling Regulatory Committee Meeting Board Room 1**
More information on the [Counseling Calendar Page](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/Calendar/).
###### [News Archive](https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/AbouttheBoard/News/)
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| Readable Markdown | ## Who We Are
The Virginia Board of Counseling consists of a 12-member Board, a Regulatory Board, an Advisory Board on Art Therapy, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
## What We Do
We license, certify or register: Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavioral Health Technician Assistants, Certified Rehabilitation Providers, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisees, Certified Substance Abuse Counseling Assistants, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, License Professional Counselors, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Qualified Mental Health Professional - Trainees, Registered Peer Recovery Specialists, Residents in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment |
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