TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
WITH ELABORATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSWER-Mental health, psychotherapeutic & human development
principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSWER-Human development, life span adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate & treat
mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans &
goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
Counseling is defined as - ANSWER-Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship, using combo of
mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social,
moral, educational, spiritual or career-related development & adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - ANSWER-Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting instruments
designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal characteristics, disabilities &
mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - ANSWER-Standardized projective techniques such as
Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSWER-The application of scientific principles & procedures in counseling &
human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving current or potential problems
that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or organization.
Referral means... - ANSWER-Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine the advisability of
referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such judgement & communicating as requested
if deemed appropriate to such referral source.
,LPCs are regulated by... - ANSWER-Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as - ANSWER-Licensed
Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional Counselors Act
does NOT allow for... - ANSWER-practice of medicine, law, counseling for government or educational
institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private
nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? - ANSWER-YES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSWER-Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANSWER-The Department is
State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSWER-the person is licensed,
trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/ individuals,
couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... - ANSWER-application of cognitive, affective, behavioral,
psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including developmental, wellness & psychological
dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - ANSWER-No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANSWER-9 members
appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor educator) & 4
members of the public.
, How long is a Board members term? - ANSWER-6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb 1 of
each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSWER-The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSWER-The Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? - ANSWER-1-
written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in the place of business & 3-bill for services
provided by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant
witness? - ANSWER-YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - ANSWER-No, the nature
of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings & reprimands by the
board are subject to disclosure.
Does an LPC have to display their license? - ANSWER-Yes, in an appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSWER-Biennially w/ no violations of the
chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - ANSWER-No later than the 30th day
before the expiration date of the license.
What happens when a license has been expired for one year or more? - ANSWER-A new license can be
obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original license.
WITH ELABORATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Professional Counselors apply... - ANSWER-Mental health, psychotherapeutic & human development
principles
LPCs facilitate... - ANSWER-Human development, life span adjustment; prevent assess, evaluate & treat
mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans &
goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions.
Counseling is defined as - ANSWER-Assisting clients through therapeutic relationship, using combo of
mental health & development principles/methods & P/T to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social,
moral, educational, spiritual or career-related development & adjustment across the life span.
Assessment is defined as - ANSWER-Selecting, administering, scoring & interpreting instruments
designed to assess aptitude's, abilities, achievements, interests, personal characteristics, disabilities &
mental, emotional & behavioral D/o
What assessments are LPCs NOT able to use? - ANSWER-Standardized projective techniques such as
Rorschach Ink Blot, Roberts Apperception Test, Thematic Apperception.
Consulting means... - ANSWER-The application of scientific principles & procedures in counseling &
human development to provide assistance in understanding & solving current or potential problems
that the person seeking consultation may have w/ another individual, group or organization.
Referral means... - ANSWER-Evaluating & identifying needs of counselee to determine the advisability of
referral to other specialists, informing the counselor of such judgement & communicating as requested
if deemed appropriate to such referral source.
,LPCs are regulated by... - ANSWER-Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as - ANSWER-Licensed
Professional Counselors Act
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional Counselors Act
does NOT allow for... - ANSWER-practice of medicine, law, counseling for government or educational
institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private
nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists.
Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? - ANSWER-YES
LPCs are regulated by - ANSWER-Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors falls under - ANSWER-The Department is
State Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Counselor implies... - ANSWER-the person is licensed,
trained, experienced or expert in counseling & engages in any practice of counseling w/ individuals,
couples, families & groups for compensation.
Counseling treatment intervention means... - ANSWER-application of cognitive, affective, behavioral,
psychodynamic & systemic counseling strategies including developmental, wellness & psychological
dysfunction that reflect a pluralistic society.
Can a LPC diagnose or treat a physical condition or D/o? - ANSWER-No
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors consists of... - ANSWER-9 members
appointed by the governor including 5 LPCs (at least 3 in private practice & 1 counselor educator) & 4
members of the public.
, How long is a Board members term? - ANSWER-6 years w/ the terms of 3 members expiring Feb 1 of
each odd-numbered year
Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - ANSWER-The Board
Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - ANSWER-The Board
What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? - ANSWER-1-
written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in the place of business & 3-bill for services
provided by persons regulated by the board.
Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant
witness? - ANSWER-YES
Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - ANSWER-No, the nature
of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions including warnings & reprimands by the
board are subject to disclosure.
Does an LPC have to display their license? - ANSWER-Yes, in an appropriate in public manner.
How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - ANSWER-Biennially w/ no violations of the
chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met.
When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - ANSWER-No later than the 30th day
before the expiration date of the license.
What happens when a license has been expired for one year or more? - ANSWER-A new license can be
obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original license.
