Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Louisiana
Find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Louisiana. Browse Licensed Supervisors for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals by specialty and supervision format.
Supervision Formats Allowed in Louisiana
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Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
All of your required supervision hours can be done over live, HIPAA-compliant video, but phone or email contact doesn't count as supervision.
- Video must be synchronous on a HIPAA-compliant platform
- Phone, mail, or email contact cannot count as supervision
- At least 50 of the 100 supervision hours must be individual
Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners · LAC 46:LX §605
Social Work (LCSW)
Your BACS supervision can be in person or by secure live video, with no cap on virtual hours, as long as you practice in Louisiana.
- You must be actively practicing social work in Louisiana
- Supervisor must be Louisiana-licensed and finish 1.5 hours of telesupervision CE
- Supervision contract must state the delivery format
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners · LAC 46:XXV §§503, 509
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
All of your face-to-face supervision hours can be done over live, HIPAA-compliant video, but phone, email, and messaging don't count without advisory committee pre-approval.
- Video must be synchronous on a HIPAA-compliant platform
- Phone, email, or messaging counts only if the advisory committee pre-approves it
- At least 100 of 200 supervision hours must be individual
Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners (LMFT Advisory Committee) · LAC 46:LX §3315
Psychology
With board pre-approval, up to half of your supervision can be by live video or audio, and only when in-person supervision isn't feasible.
Board pre-approval required; telesupervision capped at 50% of required supervision (26 of the yearly required individual hours for postdocs).
- Supervisor must get board pre-approval with a written rationale
- Only when in-person supervision is not feasible or circumstances are extenuating
- Telesupervision cannot be your only contact with your supervisor
Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists · LAC 46:LXIII §§1409, 703
For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.
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About Mental Health Counselors in Louisiana
Mental Health Counselor Supervisors provide the clinical oversight required for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals to advance toward full licensure. Louisiana's state licensing board defines the required supervision hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards.
Mental Health Counselors FAQs — Louisiana
How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Louisiana?
On Find A Supervisor, filter by license type and state to find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Louisiana. Review their profiles for experience, specialty, format, and fees before reaching out.
What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in Louisiana?
Mental health counselor supervision requirements vary by state. The Louisiana licensing board defines the required number of supervised hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards. Check with your state board for the most current rules.
Do supervision requirements vary by state for mental health counselors?
Yes. Each state sets its own requirements for hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation. If you are working toward licensure in Louisiana, always verify requirements directly with the Louisiana licensing board.
What should I ask a mental health Supervisor before starting?
Ask about their supervisory approach, session structure, experience with your license type, documentation practices, fee and cancellation policies, and how they communicate between sessions.
Can I count virtual supervision hours for mental health licensure in Louisiana?
Many states accept virtual supervision hours, but policies differ. Confirm whether your Louisiana licensing board allows remote supervision hours and under what conditions before starting virtual sessions.