What do the credentials bcd mean
Priya Mathew January 30, at pm Reply. I think including it under psychology could lead to a lot of confusion for individuals without a clinical background.
Thank you! KT November 16, at pm Reply. Jim September 19, at pm Reply. Eleanor Haley September 19, at pm Reply.
There are — both pastoral counselors in that section, and under counseling psychology, whi are professional counselors. J February 12, at am Reply. Jane Jones, D. John Smith, Jr. Lauren June 21, at am Reply. Colleen May 8, at pm Reply. I am applying for LPC in Texas. I am a bit confused on application form, asking my Title before my name and asked for Suffix after my name, what would Title and Suffix refer to, thanks.
Title is the abbreviation of what you are referred to: Dr. Suffix is an abbreviation of what you may have at the end of your name: Jr. Patrick Morris April 15, at am Reply. Thank you to whoever published this website. I found it helpful to understand a number of acronyms that I did not know or had yet to hear. I am not a therapist — I am a patient. I still found some of the information to be a little confusing. I apologize for not having any specific question for you to answer.
Kaylene December 10, at am Reply. Winston Jones October 15, at pm Reply. Ali September 18, at am Reply. What would my credentials be since I am not licensed? Or just Name, MA? Thanks for your help! James May 7, at pm Reply. You can put your name, MA. I hope this helps. Lynette Brooks August 22, at pm Reply.
Karen July 29, at pm Reply. What does the initials behind a therapist name mean? This is terrible misinformation. They are licensed by a different board than psychologist, they have different educational classes and requirements. Therefore if you want to provide quality information you need to add a category called professional counselor. Lac lpc nce nbcc etc. Monica Turner April 13, at pm Reply. I have two masters degree, one is in Organization Development and the other is in Social Work.
I also have my license as a master level social worker. Myna December 21, at am Reply. HJameson August 11, at pm Reply. They also have to work supervised for several years in order to obtain their license not to mention pass exams. Just wanted you to know. Eleanor August 11, at pm Reply. Kelly October 30, at pm. Would it really be that hard to list them all? I think that years of experience are not as important as connection. Over the last 20 years I may have improved on my skills, including my ability to connect, but it is not a guarantee that I, or any other therapist, is going to be the right fit for someone.
All Board Certified Diplomates have been practicing clinical social work for at least five years before applying for certification. The granting of the certification is a mark that your supervisor has currency in practice, meaning that at a minimum, they have had 3, hours of direct general clinical social work practice in the past 10 years. They must also successfully pass an evaluation by two advanced clinical social workers. All this can help you in the quality of the clinical supervision you receive and in the manner in which your supervisor is able to help you prepare for your licensing exams.
I get more initials after my name! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Previous Next. I guess time goes by faster than we think… Why does having a counselor who is a BCD matter for therapy? Why does having a supervisor who is a BCD matter for clinical supervision? And what does becoming a Board Certified Diplomate mean for me? Stay tuned for an even bigger practice update next week!!!
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