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Licensed Professional Counselor License in South Carolina

Quick Answer

To obtain a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, review the requirements from Marriage and Family Therapists~SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Counselor license in South Carolina

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Veterans Benefits
A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval

Licensing Agency

Marriage and Family Therapists~SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor Salary in South Carolina

Entry Level

$78,520

Median

$105,500

Experienced

$115,520

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.

How to Get Licensed

Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.

  1. 1

    Submit Your Application

    File your application with the licensing agency.

  2. 2

    Receive Your License

    Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.

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Data from CareerOneStop (DOLETA/DEED). Last updated: February 14, 2026.