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Hi Dr. Centore,

I am currently in Massachusetts and hold an MA in Psychology-Mental Wellness Counseling. I am now working toward my LMHC at a community mental health clinic. I am gear up to take the licensing exam in a few months as well, and have completed half of the full hours needed for state licensure.
My question to you is this: If someone holds a MA in Psychology and wanted to open a 100% cash practice without diagnosing or billing insurance, is this okay? If the customer is fully aware that the person is unlicensed and is not representing themselves as a licensed clinician. I accept read articles by yous that stated that sure terms (i.e. "mental health counselor", etc) are regulated by the licensing board and cannot be used by unlicensed clinicians. Practice you happen to know which terms in Massachusetts are and are non regulated?
I have read several of your publications and admire and respect your work. Any information you tin offering me would exist greatly appreciated.

Thank yous in advance for your time!

-Eager Student

Greetings Eager Student,

This is a very good and specific question! I am going to tell you what I believe you lot tin and can't practise. I am not going to tell y'all that I recommend information technology, or that I think information technology is a good thought, however.  That existence said, I think it's fair for you to fully sympathise your options nether the rules and law of Massachusetts.

First, the ACA (American Counseling Association) officially discourages intern-level providers to work in private practice settings, even under shut supervision.

Second, equally of the last time I checked (circa 2008) the regulated term in Massachusetts was "mental wellness counselor." At that fourth dimension, and perhaps withal, a provider could work every bit a "advisor", "psychotherapist," "life omnibus," "consultant," or any number of artistic designations.
This is a very good and specific question! I am going to tell you what I believe you can and can't practise. I am not going to tell you that I recommend information technology, or that I call up it is a good thought, yet.  That existence said, I think it's fair for you to fully empathise your options under the rules and law of Massachusetts.

Starting time, the ACA (American Counseling Clan) officially discourages intern-level providers to work in private practice settings, fifty-fifty under close supervision.
Second, as of the terminal time I checked (circa 2008) the regulated term in Massachusetts was "mental health counselor." At that time, and perchance still, a provider could work as a "counselor", "psychotherapist," "life coach," "consultant," or whatever number of creative designations.

All the same, if one were working as a "psychotherapist" he/she would not be able to use those hours toward their licensure hours. Also I believe that MA requires that a supervisor exist on-premises during the time of services, for pre-licensure hours to count.

Things to consider if you plan on opening a "psychotherapy" do.

1. Some people in the industry, including the licensure board, may perceive that you are running a practice past finding a loophole in the rules.
2. Your clients will no have counselor-client confidentiality privilege.
3. Over again, you won't be able to employ the hours spent doing "psychotherapy" for your hours toward counseling licensure.
4. You might desire to practice some research into getting liability insurance that will embrace the blazon of do yous program to operate.
5. The rules may have changed since last time I looked into this. And I don't warranty any part of my answer.

Put merely, while I believe it is possible to run the type of practice you are referring to, I retrieve this is risky clinically, and I would recommend that you only hammer out your hours and your supervision, and become your license. You're so close to beingness finished, and running a "coaching" or "psychotherapy" practice will simply filibuster y'all!

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–Anthony

Dr. Anthony Centore is CEO of Thriveworks is Individual Practice Consultant for the American Counseling Association, and Author of "How to Thrive In Counseling Individual Practise." Learn more than at https://thriveworks.com/counseling-individual-practice-book/

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Anthony Centore

Anthony Centore, PhD, is Founder and Chair at Thriveworks — a counseling practice focused on premium client care, with 340+ locations across the US. Anthony is a Private Practice Consultant for the American Counseling Clan, columnist for Counseling Today magazine, and author of "How to Thrive in Counseling Private Practice". He is a multistate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has been quoted in national media sources including The Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, and CBS Sunday Morning.

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