LPC
Abbreviation with 3 meanings
| Stands for | Licensed Professional Counselor |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 3 |
| Categories | Medical, Government & Politics, Law & Legal |
LPC has three meanings. The most common are Licensed Professional Counselor (healthcare credential) and Liberal Party of Canada (world government); it can also stand for Legal Practice Course.
Meanings of LPC at a glance
| # | LPC stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Professional Counselor | Medical › Healthcare Credential |
| 2 | Liberal Party of Canada | Government & Politics › World Government |
| 3 | Legal Practice Course | Law & Legal › Legal Profession |
1. Licensed Professional Counselor
Medical · Healthcare Credential Abbreviations
State license for mental health counselors with a master's degree in counseling who provide psychotherapy and assessment. Requirements include supervised post-degree hours and a national exam such as the NCE or NCMHCE.
Example: Counseling intake with Sam Rivera, LPC, for depression and grief.
Supervised hours typically total about 2,000 to 4,000, depending on the state. Titles vary: LPCC, LMHC and LCPC refer to similar licenses in different states. An interstate Counseling Compact is being implemented to let counselors practice across member states.
2. Liberal Party of Canada
Government & Politics · World Government Abbreviations
Centrist federal political party that has governed Canada for longer than any other party, including under Pierre Trudeau, Jean Chrétien and Justin Trudeau. It won a fourth consecutive term in the April 2025 federal election.
Example: LPC campaign signs went up across the riding within hours of the election call.
Its roots go back to before Confederation in 1867, and it was long called Canada's "natural governing party". Provincial Liberal parties are separate organizations. The party's color is red, and its supporters are often called Grits.
3. Legal Practice Course
Law & Legal · Legal Profession Abbreviations
Postgraduate vocational course in England and Wales that, followed by a two-year training contract, was the main route to qualifying as a solicitor before the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. It covered core practice areas such as business law, property and litigation.
Example: He completed the LPC in 2019 and began a training contract at a regional firm.
Introduced in 1993, replacing the Law Society Finals. Candidates who started on the LPC route before September 2021 may qualify that way during a transitional period lasting until 2032. In the US, LPC means licensed professional counselor.
Related abbreviations
More healthcare credential abbreviations
- LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker
- LNA – Licensed nursing assistant
- LNHA – Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
- LPN – Licensed practical nurse
- LVN – Licensed vocational nurse
- MA – Medical assistant
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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More world government abbreviations
- KGB – Committee for State Security
- KMT – Kuomintang
- LDP – Liberal Democratic Party
- LNP – Liberal National Party of Queensland
- MEP – Member of the European Parliament
- MFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- MLA – Member of the Legislative Assembly
- MNA – Member of the National Assembly
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This entry is for general education and is not medical or legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.