Published on Mar 4, 2025
Please be advised that the Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals will undergo changes effective May 7, 2025.
Published on Dec 1, 2023
Special funding is available to help a total of 200 motivated Masters-prepared Counselors and Social Workers pursue Virginia licensure.
Published on Jan 29, 2025
The Counseling Compact is an interstate compact, or a contract among states, allowing professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without the need for multiple licenses.
Published on Jul 1, 2024
In efforts to increase access to care, the following laws passed the 2024 General Assembly and were approved by the Governor.
Published on May 3, 2023
2023 Findings Show Virginia’s Behavioral Healthcare Professionals are Increasingly at or Near Retirement Age as Efforts Ramp Up to Better Reflect Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Practitioners
Published on Mar 24, 2023
The Virginia Department of Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Program is offering free Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) training.
Published on Feb 14, 2023
To expedite the processing of new ONLINE applications for licensure or registration, applicants can now upload the required supporting documents.
Published on Mar 21, 2023
Updated June 22, 2022
Information on Continuity of Care and Temporary Authorization to Practice
Published on Mar 20, 2023
Those seeking to obtain a verification of a license, certification, or registration at no cost may do so by directing a board, employer, insurance provider or other interested parties to License Lookup.
Published on Mar 20, 2023
The Board of Counseling has ceased mailing hard-copy licenses, certifications, and registrations each renewal period.
Virginia Board of Counseling
Email: Coun@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Terry R. Tinsley, PhD, LPC, LMFT, CSOTP, Chairperson