The following link to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor
Statistics) will provide you with information about professional counselors, i.e., the nature of
the work they perform, the training required, and the employment outlook.
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos067.htm
The following link to the American Counseling Association will provide you with valuable
information about the counseling profession. Qualified persons can join the ACA on-line
http://www.counseling.org/
The following link to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists will
provide you with valuable information about the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy.
http://www.aamft.org/
For information about the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
(LMFT):
http://www.ct-clic.com/trantype.asp?code=807
For information about the Connecticut Counseling Association click on the address below:
http://www.ccamain.org/
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – The following link provides information about how
to apply for a Connecticut license as a professional counselor. Applications are downloadable.
http://www.ct-clic.com/trantype.asp?code=843
Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) – The following link provides information about
how to apply for a Connecticut license to be a drug and alcohol counselor.
http://www.ct-clic.com/trantype.asp?code=858
The following link will connect you to the website of the American School Counselors'
Association (ASCA). Interested students can join the ASCA on-line.
http://www.schoolcounselor.org
