The NCMHCE is the exam used by some state to obtain a clinical license. I'm sorry that you missed the pass by one point. I would strongly encourage you to go back and take it again. You get three tries to pass. I missed on my first try but I took it…
In Illinois, the NCE is a required exam to obtain an LPC (LicensedProfessional Counselor). It is also required BEFORE you can take the NCMHCE; which is what they use as their test for the LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional COunselor).
It's hard to deal with the feeling that you are a failure. It takes tenacity and staying focused on your goal. I failed my first time taking the exam by a very few points. I was stressed when I took the exam and I didn't prepare correctly. My superv…
October 13
Carolyn Bell is now a member of Counseling Exam Review