PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR) 2025/2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) /NEWEST VERSION!!!
What is considered a criminal offense under the board
regulations? – ANSWER-1-engaging in the practice of
professional counseling without holding a license;
2-representing the person by the title "License Professional
Counselor" or "Licensed Counselor" without holding a license;
3- representing the person by the title "Licensed Professional
Counselor Art Therapist," "Art Therapist," or by the initials
"LPC-AT" or "AT."
What is the amount of administrative penalty imposed by the
board? - ANSWER-May not be less than $50 or more than
$5,000 for each violation. each day a violation continues or
occurs is a separate violation for the purpose of imposing a
penalty.
What is the amount of administrative penalty based on? -
ANSWER-1-The seriousness of the violation; 2-economic harm
caused; 3-history of previous violations; 4-amount necessary
,to deter future violations; 5-Efforts to correct the violation; 6-
any other matter that Justice may require.
What information does a report of sexual misconduct need to
contain? - ANSWER-1-LPC/ reporter's identity; 2-identity of the
alleged victim, unless the alleged victim has requested
anonymity; 3-Express suspicion that sexual exploitation,
sexual contact or therapeutic deception has occurred; 4-name
of the alleged perpetrator.
If an LPC uses tests as part of a professional counseling
relationship, Does the client need to be informed? - ANSWER-
YES, clients should know the purposes and explicit use of the
test being used.
Can an LPCs use standardize projective techniques and tests?
- ANSWER-NO, the use of standardized projective techniques
such as (but not limited to) the Rorschach Ink Blot, the
Holtzman Ink Blot, the Thematic Apperception, Children's
Apperception and/or Senior Apperception tests are
PROHIBITED.
What is the Code of Ethics policy on an LPC's drug and alcohol
use? - ANSWER-Shall NOT 1-use alcohol or drugs in a manner
, that adversely affects the licensee's ability to provide
counseling; 2-use illegal drugs of any kind; 3promote,
encourage or concur in the illegal use or possession of alcohol
or drugs.
What is the code of ethics policy regarding confidentiality? –
ANSWER-Communication between a licensee and client and
the clients records, however created or stored, or confidential
under the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Is a licensee able to disclose any communication, record or
identity of a client except as provided in Texas Health and
Safety Code? - ANSWER-NO
What are the EXCEPTIONS to an LPC disclosing
communication, records or identity of a client? - ANSWER-1-to
report issues of abuse or neglect of minors; 2-to report issues
of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled persons;
3-to report issues concerning abuse, neglect and illegal,
unprofessional or unethical conduct in an inpatient mental
health facility, a chemical dependency treatment facility or a
hospital providing comprehensive medical rehabilitation
services; 4-to report issues concerning sexual exploitation by a
mental health provider; 5-issues relating to the release and