COUN 502 CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED A+
◉ CMHCs can also choose to become ______, which signify that the
recipient has attained an important body of knowledge.
Answer: Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CCMHCs).
◉ While requirements to become an LPC (or LMHC) vary from state-
to-state, general requirements are that an individual obtains ______,
______, and ______.
Answer: 1.) A master's degree in counseling
2.) 2 years of post-master's work experience
3.) A passing grade on a licensure exam
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ study a wide
arrange of addiction disorders. They are familiar with diagnosis,
treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and are typically associated
with the Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC).
Answer: Addiction Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ focus on
concepts such as systems dynamics, couples/family counseling, life
stages, and human sexuality. They are often associated with the IAMFC.
Answer: Couple, Marriage, and Family Counselors
,◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ work primarily
in private practice or in religious organizations. Often members of the
ASERVIC and can become NCPCs.
Answer: Pastoral Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ work in
agencies such as unemployment offices and rehabilitation agencies.
They are credentialed as CRCs and NCCs, and are often associated with
the ARCA/NRCA.
Answer: Rehabilitation Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ are counselors
with a master's degree in counseling with a speciality in school
counseling. They are associated with the ASCA and can become LPCs
with additional coursework.
Answer: School Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ work in higher
education, specializing in college student development and student
practices. They are often associated with the ACPA.
Answer: Student Affairs/College Counselors
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ practice in a
wide range of settings. These professions are the only ones allowed to do
private practice, and are often members of Divisions 12 and 17 of the
APA.
Answer: Counseling and Clinical Psychologists
,◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ use creative
tools to work with individuals experiencing trauma or emotional issues.
States generally do not license these professions, yet they may become
LPCs or LCSWs under additional requirements.
Answer: Creative and Expressive Therapists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are often
found in entry-level support and counseling jobs. They are not eligible
for licensure as counselors, but can obtain credentialing as QMPHs or
HS-BCPs.
Answer: Human Service Professionals
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are primarily
trained as medical professionals. They primarily work in hospital
settings and provide two levels of practice: PMHNs and APRNs.
Answer: Psychiatric Mental health Nurses
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ have
expertise in diagnosing organic disorders, identifying/treating
psychopathology, and prescribing medications for psychiatric
conditions.
Answer: Psychiatrists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are usually
master's level (or greater) professionals who trained in psychoanalysis
, from psychoanalytical institutes. Most states do not license this
profession.
Answer: Psychoanalysts
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are not
associated with any particular field of practice. This profession can be
claimed by individuals with no mental health training, but only licensed
practitioners can practice psychotherapy.
Answer: Psychotherapists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ specialize in
helping children succeed academically and address their
social/emotional health. They also hold expertise in testing and
collaborate with stakeholders.
Answer: School Psychologists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are found in a
wide variety of settings, but primarily work with marginalized groups
and social systems. Their training parallels counselor training with some
major differences.
Answer: Social Workers
◉ Regarding the nine common factors of effective CMHCs, ______
involves being able to accurately sense the feelings and personal
meanings of the client and express that understanding.
Answer: Empathy
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED A+
◉ CMHCs can also choose to become ______, which signify that the
recipient has attained an important body of knowledge.
Answer: Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CCMHCs).
◉ While requirements to become an LPC (or LMHC) vary from state-
to-state, general requirements are that an individual obtains ______,
______, and ______.
Answer: 1.) A master's degree in counseling
2.) 2 years of post-master's work experience
3.) A passing grade on a licensure exam
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ study a wide
arrange of addiction disorders. They are familiar with diagnosis,
treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and are typically associated
with the Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC).
Answer: Addiction Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ focus on
concepts such as systems dynamics, couples/family counseling, life
stages, and human sexuality. They are often associated with the IAMFC.
Answer: Couple, Marriage, and Family Counselors
,◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ work primarily
in private practice or in religious organizations. Often members of the
ASERVIC and can become NCPCs.
Answer: Pastoral Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ work in
agencies such as unemployment offices and rehabilitation agencies.
They are credentialed as CRCs and NCCs, and are often associated with
the ARCA/NRCA.
Answer: Rehabilitation Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ are counselors
with a master's degree in counseling with a speciality in school
counseling. They are associated with the ASCA and can become LPCs
with additional coursework.
Answer: School Counselors
◉ Regarding the various counseling professions, ______ work in higher
education, specializing in college student development and student
practices. They are often associated with the ACPA.
Answer: Student Affairs/College Counselors
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ practice in a
wide range of settings. These professions are the only ones allowed to do
private practice, and are often members of Divisions 12 and 17 of the
APA.
Answer: Counseling and Clinical Psychologists
,◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ use creative
tools to work with individuals experiencing trauma or emotional issues.
States generally do not license these professions, yet they may become
LPCs or LCSWs under additional requirements.
Answer: Creative and Expressive Therapists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are often
found in entry-level support and counseling jobs. They are not eligible
for licensure as counselors, but can obtain credentialing as QMPHs or
HS-BCPs.
Answer: Human Service Professionals
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are primarily
trained as medical professionals. They primarily work in hospital
settings and provide two levels of practice: PMHNs and APRNs.
Answer: Psychiatric Mental health Nurses
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ have
expertise in diagnosing organic disorders, identifying/treating
psychopathology, and prescribing medications for psychiatric
conditions.
Answer: Psychiatrists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are usually
master's level (or greater) professionals who trained in psychoanalysis
, from psychoanalytical institutes. Most states do not license this
profession.
Answer: Psychoanalysts
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are not
associated with any particular field of practice. This profession can be
claimed by individuals with no mental health training, but only licensed
practitioners can practice psychotherapy.
Answer: Psychotherapists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ specialize in
helping children succeed academically and address their
social/emotional health. They also hold expertise in testing and
collaborate with stakeholders.
Answer: School Psychologists
◉ Regarding the various mental health professions, _____ are found in a
wide variety of settings, but primarily work with marginalized groups
and social systems. Their training parallels counselor training with some
major differences.
Answer: Social Workers
◉ Regarding the nine common factors of effective CMHCs, ______
involves being able to accurately sense the feelings and personal
meanings of the client and express that understanding.
Answer: Empathy
