Counselors · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPCC/LMHC/LADAC: 40 contact hours every 2 years, including 12 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 9 h clinical supervision; renewal by September 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico LPCC/LMHC/LADAC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30
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- Renewal deadline
- By September 30
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by mental-health professional associations (e.g. NBCC, AMFTRB, AATA, ATCB, IC&RC, NAADAC), other state mental-health/social work/psychology boards, sponsored by national/state mental-health associations, or approved by the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 15 CE); pro bono clinical work up to 20 credits (independent licensees)
- Audits & records
- Proof of all CE hours is submitted at renewal (CEU tally sheet); board may require more documentation and gives 30 days to make up disapproved hours.
- Renew online
- www.rld.nm.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees: ethics related to counseling/mental health | 12 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionLicensees who are approved clinical supervisors | 9 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE period Oct 1 of renewal year to Sept 30 of expiration year. Late renewal after Sept 30: $100 penalty; license expires if not renewed by Oct 31. Waiver request 60 days before renewal; one-time extension fee $300.
Source: www.rld.nm.gov · 16.27.16 NMAC (Continuing Education) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in New Mexico?
40 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board (rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/counseling-and-therapy-practice); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in New Mexico?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 12 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 9 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in New Mexico?
Courses approved by mental-health professional associations (e.g. NBCC, AMFTRB, AATA, ATCB, IC&RC, NAADAC), other state mental-health/social work/psychology boards, sponsored by national/state mental-health associations, or approved by the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 15 CE); pro bono clinical work up to 20 credits (independent licensees).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in New Mexico?
Licenses renew by September 30 (2 years cycle).