The Virginia Board of Counseling consists of a 12-member Board, a Regulatory Board, an Advisory Board on Art Therapy, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
We license, certify or register: Certified Rehabilitation Providers, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Certified Substance Abuse Counseling Assistants, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, License Professional Counselors, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Registered Peer Recovery Specialists, Residents in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
Read documents which provide information or guidance to providers and the public.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Please Note: The Counseling Compact offers eligible licensed professional counselors a new method for providing services in other member states. If you are interested in learning more about the Counseling Compact, including information about meetings, rulemaking, and any rules open for public comment, please use the following link: https://counselingcompact.org/compact-commission/
Board of Counseling Changes Effective July 1, 2024
In efforts to increase access to care, the following laws passed the 2024 General Assembly and were approved by the Governor.
Update to the application process
To expedite the processing of new ONLINE applications for licensure or registration, applicants can now upload the required supporting documents.
Fri, Jan 24, 2025 10:00 AM
Board of Counseling Quarterly Board Meeting
Board Room 2
Fri, Jan 24, 2025 10:05 AM
Public hearing regarding proposed art therapy regulations
Board Room 2
Fri, Jan 31, 2025 10:00 AM
Board of Counseling Informal Conferences - Agency Subordinate
More information on the Counseling Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Counseling
Email: Coun@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Terry R. Tinsley, PhD, LPC, LMFT, CSOTP, Chairperson
