Counselors · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC35 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h veterans' health & mental health, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
West Virginia LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 35contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Programs of Board-approved providers; programs pre-approved by NBCC, ACA or AMHCA (automatically approved); graduate courses (1 semester hour = 15 contact hours); peer consultation/supervision via approved provider (max 12/yr); publications (article 10, book 30); teaching/presentations (max 10 each); employer-agency presenters max half the hours; home study max 20 hours (NBCC/ACA/AMHCA approved only)
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Audits & records
- All licensees may be randomly audited; audited licensees upload certificates. Keep CE records 6 years; automatic audit after prior non-compliance.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawCounselor-related ethics (ACA Code); must be a live formal program at the first renewal | 3 | every renewal |
| Veterans' health & mental healthAll licensees: mental health conditions of veterans and their families | 2 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionApproved Licensed Professional Supervisors (ALPS): clinical counseling supervision | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Annual renewal by June 30; CE is reported per biennium (July 1 - June 30, two-year periods from 2015). At least half of hours from offerings not taught by the licensee.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code R. §27-3-3, §27-3-4 (27CSR3) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in West Virginia?
35 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in West Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling (wvbec.org); 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 West Virginia?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Veterans' health & mental health — 2 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in West Virginia?
Programs of Board-approved providers; programs pre-approved by NBCC, ACA or AMHCA (automatically approved); graduate courses (1 semester hour = 15 contact hours); peer consultation/supervision via approved provider (max 12/yr); publications (article 10, book 30); teaching/presentations (max 10 each); employer-agency presenters max half the hours; home study max 20 hours (NBCC/ACA/AMHCA approved only).
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in West Virginia?
Licenses renew by June 30 (2 years cycle).