Here’s what Tennessee asks of professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and clinical pastoral therapists at renewal, the courses that meet each requirement, and how to qualify as an LPC supervisor.
Reported to CE Broker for you: when you pass the post-test for any Tennessee course on this page, we report your hours to CE Broker automatically, so there’s nothing to upload. Just make sure your Tennessee license number is in your account.
Renewal requirements
LPC and LPC/MHSP
- 20 clock hours every 2 calendar years, with no more than 10 from online or other multi-media courses.
- 3 hours of ethics and jurisprudence every 2 years.
- Suicide prevention training at least once every 4 years.
- Supervisors: 3 hours in supervision topics every 2 years.
LMFT and LCPT
- 10 clock hours every calendar year, with no more than 5 from online or other multi-media courses.
- 3 hours of ethics and jurisprudence every 2 years.
- Suicide prevention training at least once every 4 years.
These requirements come from Board Rules 0450-01-.12, 0450-02-.12, and 0450-03-.12 and from Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-125, which requires suicide prevention training at least once every 4 years. The Board’s rules still say every 5 years, but the statute controls. Our courses are online, so their hours count toward the multi-media limits.
Courses for each requirement
These three courses meet Tennessee’s named requirements.
Ethics and jurisprudence (3 hours)
Tennessee Ethics and Jurisprudence for Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists. Self-paced, 3 CE hours, $17.
See the courseSuicide prevention (2 hours)
Suicide Prevention, Assessment, Treatment, Management, and Postvention for Tennessee Clinicians. Self-paced, 2 CE hours, $10.
See the courseSupervision (3 hours)
Supervising in Tennessee: Rules, Agreements, Documentation, and Telesupervision. For LPC supervisors. Self-paced, 3 CE hours, $17.
See the courseMore Tennessee courses
These count toward your general hours and cover topics specific to Tennessee practice.
Counseling minors (2 hours)
Counseling Minors in Tennessee: consent, confidentiality, and the 2026 law on parents’ access to records. Self-paced, 2 CE hours, $10.
See the courseMarital and family therapy (5 hours)
Couple and Family Therapy: Systemic Assessment, Evidence-Based Models, and Ethical Practice. Self-paced, 5 CE hours, $24.
See the courseClinical pastoral therapy (5 hours)
Spiritually Integrated Clinical Practice: Assessment, Interventions, and Ethics. Self-paced, 5 CE hours, $24.
See the courseBundles
Tennessee LPC Renewal Bundle
Ethics and Jurisprudence, Suicide Prevention, Supervising in Tennessee, and Counseling Minors in Tennessee. 10 CE hours, the full online limit for a 2-year period. $44.
See the bundleTennessee LMFT and LCPT Bundle
Ethics and Jurisprudence and Suicide Prevention. 5 CE hours, the full online limit for one year. $24.
See the bundleQualifying as an LPC supervisor
Under Rule 0450-01-.10, an LPC supervisor has been licensed for at least 5 years and documents supervision training through one of three routes: a college course in counselor supervision, a supervision credential such as the NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), or 12 contact hours of supervision training. Supervisors also complete 3 hours in supervision topics every 2 years.
The ACS route
Our ACS 45-Hour Training Program covers the full 45-hour training component in 10 text-based, self-paced courses, for $250. You then apply to the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) for the ACS credential.
See the ACS programThe 12-hour route
Our Tennessee 12-Hour LPC Supervision Training Bundle covers 12 contact hours in two courses: Methods and Techniques for Clinical Supervision (6 hours) and Legal and Ethical Issues and Responsibilities in Clinical Supervision (6 hours). $59.
See the bundleAll courses for Tennessee LPCs, LMFTs, and LCPTs
Other Tennessee licensees
We also offer courses for alcohol and drug abuse counselors and psychologists.
Common questions
How many CE hours do Tennessee LPCs need?
Tennessee LPCs complete 20 clock hours every 2 calendar years, and no more than 10 of those can come from online courses. That includes 3 hours of ethics and jurisprudence every 2 years and suicide prevention training at least once every 4 years (Board Rule 0450-01-.12 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-1-125).
How many CE hours do Tennessee LMFTs and LCPTs need?
LMFTs and LCPTs complete 10 clock hours every calendar year, with no more than 5 online. They also complete 3 hours of ethics and jurisprudence every 2 years and suicide prevention training at least once every 4 years.
Can I take all of my Tennessee CE online?
No. LPCs can take up to 10 of their 20 hours online in each 2-year period, and LMFTs and LCPTs up to 5 of their 10 hours each year. The Tennessee LPC Renewal Bundle covers the full 10-hour online limit for LPCs for $44.
What does it take to become an LPC supervisor in Tennessee?
Under Rule 0450-01-.10, you’ve been licensed for at least 5 years and document supervision training by one of three routes: a college course in counselor supervision, a supervision credential such as the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), or 12 contact hours of supervision training. Supervisors then complete 3 hours in supervision topics every 2 years.
Are these courses reported to CE Broker?
Yes. Our Tennessee counseling courses are listed on CE Broker for the Board, so passing the post-test reports your hours for you.
Our Tennessee courses and packages are designed around Tennessee requirements. They are not approved or endorsed by the Tennessee Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists. The ACS credential itself is issued by CCE.
“Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) 45-Hour Training Program” for Credentialing & Education (CCE) registered 1019-ACS training provider. This course is approved as a 45 hours for ACS training course.
Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.