How Much Counseling Can One Legally Give Without Credentials?
Question by uncleclover: How much counseling can one legally give without credentials?
I’ve read more than enough to understand human psychology as well as some fully-certified professionals, but I’ve never done so in an academic environment. Yet I love helping people. How far can I go to advertise myself as a “counselor” without actually being certified as one? Are there any tests I could take that could give me some sort of minimal credentials without having to take classes? I’m quite knowledgeable on the subject of psychology and would love being able to put my knowledge to use in helping others, but I don’t know how far I’d be allowed to take it under the law of the U.S. I’d gladly take classes and become “officially credentialed” if I could afford it, but barring that, what are my options?
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Answer by Just_One_Man’s_Opinion
Depends on the state AND the nature of the counselling.
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