TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
CAREFULLY ANALYZED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Professional Counselors apply... ANSWER >> Mental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... ANSWER >> Human development, life span adjustment; prevent
assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct
assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
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,Counseling is defined as ANSWER >> Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship,
using combo of mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve
mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career-related
development & adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as ANSWER >> Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting
instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal
characteristics, disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? ANSWER >> Standardized projective
techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... ANSWER >> The application of scientific principles & procedures
in counseling & human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving
current or potential problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another
individual, group or organization.
Referral means... ANSWER >> Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to
determine the advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such
judgement & communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral
source.
LPCs are regulated by... ANSWER >> Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as
ANSWER >> Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... ANSWER >> practice of medicine,
law, counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal
employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab
counselors & music therapists.
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, Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy?
ANSWER >> YES
LPCs are regulated by ANSWER >> Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under ANSWER >>
The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... ANSWER >> the
person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any
practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... ANSWER >> application of cognitive,
affective, behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including
developmental, wellness & psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? ANSWER >> No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... ANSWER >>
9 members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice &
1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the public.
How long is a Board members term? ANSWER >> 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members
expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? ANSWER >> The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? ANSWER >> The
Board
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CAREFULLY ANALYZED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Professional Counselors apply... ANSWER >> Mental health, psychotherapeutic &
human development principles
LPCs facilitate... ANSWER >> Human development, life span adjustment; prevent
assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct
assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
1
,Counseling is defined as ANSWER >> Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship,
using combo of mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve
mental, emotional, physical, social, moral, educational, spiritual or career-related
development & adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as ANSWER >> Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting
instruments designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal
characteristics, disabilities & mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? ANSWER >> Standardized projective
techniques such as Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic
Apperception.
Consulting means... ANSWER >> The application of scientific principles & procedures
in counseling & human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving
current or potential problems that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another
individual, group or organization.
Referral means... ANSWER >> Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to
determine the advisability of referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such
judgement & communicating as requested if deemed appropriate to such referral
source.
LPCs are regulated by... ANSWER >> Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as
ANSWER >> Licensed Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed
Professional Counselors Act does NOT allow for... ANSWER >> practice of medicine,
law, counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal
employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab
counselors & music therapists.
2
, Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy?
ANSWER >> YES
LPCs are regulated by ANSWER >> Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional
Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under ANSWER >>
The Department is State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... ANSWER >> the
person is licensed, trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any
practice of counseling w/ individuals, couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... ANSWER >> application of cognitive,
affective, behavioral, psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including
developmental, wellness & psychological dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? ANSWER >> No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... ANSWER >>
9 members appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice &
1 counselor educator) & 4 members of the public.
How long is a Board members term? ANSWER >> 6 years w/ the terms of 3 members
expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? ANSWER >> The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? ANSWER >> The
Board
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