Wellspring LPC Supervision: Your Partner in LPC-S Education
Overall
This is the longest-running LPC Supervisor training course in Texas; our initial status was approved by the state of Texas in 2005. Sue Clifford, Ph.D., LPC-S, offers LPC Supervisor courses that fully meet the continuing education credit criteria set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (2026). I update the curriculum multiple times throughout the year to ensure compliance with all licensing rule mandates, exceeding expectations. Every course is updated within days of the release of new licensing rulebook postings. The most recent LPC rule changes were published on 3/25/2026, and our courses were promptly updated and ready to go! Additionally, when the course certificate is sent, I email the most recent rulebook to all participants to keep them informed of any changes during the training process.
All trainings adhere to full compliance with TSBEPC CE provider requirements without restrictions. It's important to note that the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors no longer approves programs or providers. Nevertheless, all Sue Clifford, Ph.D., LPC-S trainings successfully satisfy the continuing education requirements outlined in Title 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681, Subchapter J, Section 681.142 Acceptable Continuing Education.
Adding Supervisor Status to Texas LPC
There are major shifts in Texas mental health licensing, and finding information can be difficult during the ongoing updates. All training courses for Texas LPC Supervisor are updated along with these changes. Currently, you must:
1. Be fully licensed in good standing for five years as a Texas LPC (post LPC Internship)
2. Complete a Texas 40 hour LPC Supervisor training course, which is part of the continuing education for LPC as mandated in state licensing rules, and receive a certificate of completion.
3. Submit an application with the fee for the Supervisor specialty designation to be added to your current Texas LPC license.
No other exams, etc. are required. You complete the course, and then finalize the application process by submitting the certificate received from the training along with the fee via the BHEC/TSBEPC online portal. Nothing more is required (no practicum, exams, etc.).
It’s important to note that the LPC Supervisor courses are separate from applying to the licensing unit, just as your graduate degree was separate from your initial license application. Any more specific or situational questions about qualifications to become an LPC must be addressed to the licensing unit and are not our jurisdiction to answer. We recommend emailing any questions that fall outside the specifics listed above to the licensing unit.
How Our Training Works
The at-home course for continuing education for LPCs is only offered during this designated time. This course is NOT online in the traditional sense where you log onto a portal; instead, it consists solely of readings, reflections, inventories, and mock scenario exercises. Participants will also develop a final supervision plan, which can be a mock or real one, in Word format. This material can be downloaded and worked on without an internet connection. Please note that there are no video, streaming, or live training components. If you prefer another method of learning, consider the various LPC Supervisor Courses available in Texas, as they may be a better fit for you.
Within 24 hours of purchase or registration (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays), everything is emailed to you, complete with detailed course instructions. Please be aware that current licensing rules mandate that courses expire and must be restarted (requiring repurchase) 90 days from the initial work. Consequently, this Texas LPC Supervisor Training requires completion within 75 days to provide a buffer; we may not read and grade submissions immediately and may need to return them if parts are left incomplete. This buffer minimizes concerns about course expiration. Conversely, the minimum time required to complete the training is ten days from the purchase date.
Eligibility for LPC-S in Texas
LPC Supervisors in Texas are required to be fully licensed, which entails completing five years of LPC Internship/Associate status. Given the fast-moving changes in regulations—five modifications in the past year alone—we recommend engaging in continuing education for LPC no sooner than six months before you reach the five-year mark. This approach minimizes the risk of your course becoming invalid due to rule changes, as well as ensures you are trained with up-to-date information. Once you've completed your LPC Supervisor Courses, you will hold onto your certificate and apply when you become eligible. Detailed information about licensing protocols, including the timeline to upgrade to LPC-S and associated fees, is readily accessible on the BHEC/TSBEPC website. In fact, these pertinent questions are part of real-life exercises incorporated into our Texas LPC Supervisor Training course.
What is Included in the 40-Hour LPC-S Training?
The mandated course content for continuing education for LPC is outlined for all 40-hour LPC Supervisor courses in the Texas LPC Rules. If you would like to receive our course Agenda/Course Content Rubric, which includes the exact rules, please email me at LPCReview@aol.com. If you are inquiring about LPC Supervisor training in another state—whether you're practicing there and taking our training to meet that state's needs or have recently moved to Texas and have questions about your Texas eligibility—please contact the state licensing unit directly, as this is beyond our scope of knowledge.
What is Included in the Six-Hour LPC-S Ethics Refresher Training?
The at-home course is available exclusively during this time and is not an online course that requires logging onto a portal. It consists of a comprehensive review of Texas LPC licensing ethics and rules, along with an ethics scenario exercise. The goal of this continuing education for LPC is to provide a six-hour refresher on licensing rules to enhance competency in supervision. For LPC supervisors, the inability to locate rules and navigate the licensing rulebook efficiently signifies a deficiency that could lead to increased liability for both the supervisor and the supervisee.
This course is offered in two identical formats to suit your needs. You can directly download the course upon purchase for $50 during our FALL SALE. Alternatively, you can have the same course emailed to you for $95 or at a reduced rate of $75 during our FALL SALE. Both formats are identical; simply choose the option that fits you best.
The course comes in MS Word format, allowing you to work offline without an internet connection. Please note that there are no video, streaming, or live training components. If you prefer a different method of learning, there are other options available in Texas that may be a better fit. Detailed instructions are included with the courses.
For the download option, you will purchase the course and receive both the course e-booklet (in MS Word format) and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Rulebook (in PDF format). You can complete the course at your own pace and return it via email to LPCReview@aol.com.
If you choose the email option, everything will be sent to you with detailed course instructions within 24 hours of purchase or registration, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) during traditional business hours.
Upon completion, everyone must email their course to LPCReview@aol.com. The course is valid for 12 months, and your completed training will be reviewed. A certificate of completion will be emailed to the registration address within 24 hours, during the specified business hours.
Registrants are permitted to divide the continuing education (CE) hours as needed, as long as there is no
Payment and Other Questions
The only form of payment accepted for our continuing education for LPC courses is credit card through our website shopping portal. If a card is declined due to institutional/governmental blocks, the registration will be canceled (some require a W9 and to add us to acceptable payments; please do this before registering an employee by emailing a request to LPCReview@aol.com). In lieu of a PO, we recommend employees register, pay, and seek reimbursement. Additionally, we need the registrant's name and email for the course. Please provide this either as primary or in special instructions; we do not need an administrator's contact information. We do not have office staff available to answer phone messages about payment; our website is easy and efficient for registration.
Sue Clifford, Ph.D., LPC-S fully meets the continuing education credit approved provider criteria set forth by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (2026) and offers LPC Supervisor Courses and Texas LPC Supervisor Training.
These are some of the most frequently asked questions. Again, if you have any specific licensing situations or questions, please contact the proper licensing entity to ensure you receive correct information. As I am a full-time counselor, supervisor, and counselor educator, I cannot provide information via phone call. However, I am always available by email at LPCReview@aol.com. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I look forward to working together! Sue :)