Great info! I just passed today and everything you shared was spot on! I would add that it was theories heavy so know the techniques common to each major theory/approach ie; cognitive restructuring for CBT.
Thank you so much! Waiting on bbs to approve my hours so I can take my exam. I am getting dual license MFT and PCC. I took the MFT exam last month and failed, I’m glad I watched your video because I was going to use tdc test exam prep, but through out your video I learned the LPCC exam is formatted differently. I’m located in California by the way 😊
Hi Allyssa, thank you for sharing all of this information. I have a couple of questions. I am about to start studying for the NCMHCE exam. My masters is in Mental Health Counseling. I currently work as a Child Protective Specialist and have recently been hired for a mobile crisis position as mental health specialist. This will be my first hands on experience working directly with the mental health population. Do you think this exam is for people who are already in the field?
Well you do need a specific amount of direct client hours to get your lpcc. So you need to be working directly with clients and diagnosing for two years minimum before you take this exam.
I would recommend taking a full length practice test online and timing it to make sure you can do it in the allotted timeframe...I personally had no issues with time.
@@allyssapowers I don't understand your answer. Am I understanding the OP's question correctly? For instance, the California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) requires passing the NCMHCE only to be licensed as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
There is no 1st and 2nd "C" here in CA :) We just do the 3,000 hours as an APCC (Associate Professional Clinical Counselor) and each year we must attempt the Law & Ethics exam (not necessarily pass it ... just take it at least once a year every year until we pass it) and then once we're finished we submit the hours and once we get the green light we take the test and then that's it :)
I am not, but I would highly recommend looking at the results they gave you and focusing on areas of weakness as well as doing some practice tests before you go in again! Best of luck Anthony!
Hi, my dad have failed this exam 3 times. He is a professional psychiatrist/psychoanalyst. With credenciales you can’t imagine. But, English is not his first language, even though he is been practicing and taking patience here for a while now. Second his practice is been in Venezuela for all of his life, different way to practice medicine or therapy. Anything you can recommend or advice? He is super smart and experienced but I am pretty sure there is something missing that he is not understanding. He was very close to pass a couple of times, like by 2%. I’ll really appreciate your inside. Thanks in advance I love your video.
Hi Jose, that is so frustrating for your dad. My advice would be for him to take practice tests on the counselingexam.com website I have linked. That website is formatted exactly like the exam, then he can get more used to language used on the test and if he starts passing the practice tests when he takes them I think he would be in better shape for the actual exam. Standardized tests are definitely biased against ESL folks, I hope it helps!
Hi Jose! I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I would recommend requesting an accomodation for extended time because of language, and also improving reading/comprehension skills! That's why I failed on my first time
Great info! I just passed today and everything you shared was spot on! I would add that it was theories heavy so know the techniques common to each major theory/approach ie; cognitive restructuring for CBT.
Congrats on passing!!!
I'm studying for the test currently. Any more tips or tricks ?
@@sydneyc5668 study reflection of feeling, reflection of meaning, & differential diagnoses of your common dx
@@TheTsmitcham thank you
@@TheTsmitcham Thank you. I am planning to take the test around November. of this year.
Thank you so much Allyssa!!
Thank you! wonderful, informative and calming video !!
Thank you so much! Waiting on bbs to approve my hours so I can take my exam. I am getting dual license MFT and PCC. I took the MFT exam last month and failed, I’m glad I watched your video because I was going to use tdc test exam prep, but through out your video I learned the LPCC exam is formatted differently. I’m located in California by the way 😊
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this video I am fresh, I just want to try the mental health profession, I'm going for a master's. Do you think is advisable?
I did enjoy watching your video; great information, and thank you.
So glad it helped!
This was very helpful! Thank you!
Hi Allyssa, thank you for sharing all of this information. I have a couple of questions. I am about to start studying for the NCMHCE exam. My masters is in Mental Health Counseling. I currently work as a Child Protective Specialist and have recently been hired for a mobile crisis position as mental health specialist. This will be my first hands on experience working directly with the mental health population. Do you think this exam is for people who are already in the field?
Well you do need a specific amount of direct client hours to get your lpcc. So you need to be working directly with clients and diagnosing for two years minimum before you take this exam.
Thank you so much for this!!!
You're so welcome!
Any tips for managing the time during the NCMHCE? People say they ran out of time.
I would recommend taking a full length practice test online and timing it to make sure you can do it in the allotted timeframe...I personally had no issues with time.
Can anyone share their study schedule? New mom here, working in private practice, so having a structure will help!
Do we need to pass NCE first then NCMHCE? Or we can take either? Which one is more beneficial in terms of career path?
Yes NCE and then if you want to become independent you can take the NCMHCE.
You need to determine what your state licensing board requires.
@@allyssapowers I don't understand your answer. Am I understanding the OP's question correctly? For instance, the California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) requires passing the NCMHCE only to be licensed as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
How long do you recommend studying for?
I personally took around 2 months and really focused on it 1 month before...but everyone is different!
Thank you for this video I am fresh, I just want to try the mental health profession, I'm going for a master's. Do you think is advisable?
Depends! I would watch my video about the pros and cons of being a therapist, might help you decide if its a good fit for you.
Does the exam have open ended questions or just multiple choice questions and case studies?
No open ended questions.
Does this apply to those getting their LMHC as well?
Yes! Same thing...different states have different acronyms for it.
There is no 1st and 2nd "C" here in CA :) We just do the 3,000 hours as an APCC (Associate Professional Clinical Counselor) and each year we must attempt the Law & Ethics exam (not necessarily pass it ... just take it at least once a year every year until we pass it) and then once we're finished we submit the hours and once we get the green light we take the test and then that's it :)
Thanks for this!
What is the meaning of nclmce
NCMHCE National Clinical Mental Health Counselor's Exam
Are you going to have a study guide because I failed the new version by 4 points
I am not, but I would highly recommend looking at the results they gave you and focusing on areas of weakness as well as doing some practice tests before you go in again! Best of luck Anthony!
I failed by 1 point
@@marinaorphanides7971 Oh no that is so frustrating!
Hi, my dad have failed this exam 3 times. He is a professional psychiatrist/psychoanalyst. With credenciales you can’t imagine. But, English is not his first language, even though he is been practicing and taking patience here for a while now. Second his practice is been in Venezuela for all of his life, different way to practice medicine or therapy. Anything you can recommend or advice? He is super smart and experienced but I am pretty sure there is something missing that he is not understanding. He was very close to pass a couple of times, like by 2%. I’ll really appreciate your inside. Thanks in advance I love your video.
Hi Jose, that is so frustrating for your dad. My advice would be for him to take practice tests on the counselingexam.com website I have linked. That website is formatted exactly like the exam, then he can get more used to language used on the test and if he starts passing the practice tests when he takes them I think he would be in better shape for the actual exam. Standardized tests are definitely biased against ESL folks, I hope it helps!
Hi Jose! I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I would recommend requesting an accomodation for extended time because of language, and also improving reading/comprehension skills! That's why I failed on my first time
Is this also applicable for those looking to obtain LMHC (from MA). One of my requirements is to take this exam
Yes it should be the same!
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