Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not: (1) profess to be a licensed mental health counselor; (2) use the title: (A) “licensed mental health counselor”; (B) “mental health counselor”; or (C) “mental health therapist”; (3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed mental health counselor; […]
Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the mental health counseling services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the following: (1) A licensed health care professional acting within the scope of the person’s license. (2) A student, […]
Sec. 3. (a) An individual who is licensed as a mental health counselor shall: (1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the mental health counselor regularly practices; and (2) include the words “licensed mental health counselor” or the letters “LMHC” on all promotional materials, including business cards, […]
Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46.
