Counseling requirements / New York
New York counseling continuing education requirements
What the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions asks of a licensed counselor at renewal.
Verified Read on October 10, 2026
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LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 36 hours |
| Self-study hours A limit, not a target. | At most 12 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 3 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
- The hours are for each three-year registration period. In a period of another length, self-study may be no more than one third of the hours.
- Courses come from providers approved by the State Education Department.
- Who decides
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
- Profession
- Counseling
- Licenses on this page
- LMHC
- Read on
- October 10, 2026
- Source
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- Continuing education for licensed mental health counselors Regulations of the Commissioner, section 79-9.8
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