Resource library
Free NCMHCE & NCE resources
Everything you need to plan, practice, and pass, in one place. Start with a free practice exam to see where you stand, then use the guides to fill the gaps.
Free practice tools
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Free NCMHCE practice exam
A full clinical case with 10 questions and rationales.
NCMHCE practice test
12 clinical decision items across all five domains.
Free NCE practice exam
25 NBCC-style questions, scored instantly.
NCE & NCMHCE flashcards
Theorists, ethics, stats, and DSM-5-TR flip cards.
5-minute readiness quiz
See where you stand across the domains.
Study guides & plans
Know what to study and in what order.
NCMHCE study guide
Domains, case strategy, and a week-by-week plan.
How to pass the NCMHCE
An 8-week plan and the readiness bar to hit.
NCMHCE exam prep
How to practice clinical cases the right way.
NCE study guide
All eight content areas by weight.
NCE exam prep
A question-led 8-week schedule.
All guides
Deep dives on every exam topic.
Exam facts & logistics
Scores, dates, costs, and registration.
Facts at a glance
Format, timing, fees, and pass rates in one table.
NCMHCE registration
Board approval to Pearson VUE booking.
NCE exam dates
Scheduling windows and when results arrive.
NCMHCE passing score
How the cut score is set.
NCE passing score
Scored items and typical cut score.
NCMHCE cost
Every fee, including retakes.
NCMHCE FAQ
25 common questions answered.
Which exam do I need?
Sort out the alphabet soup.
State licensing guides
Requirements, hours, and fees, plus a link to each official board.
- Florida (LMHC)Official state board
- Texas (LPC)Official state board
- California (LPCC)Official state board
- New York (LMHC)Official state board
- Illinois (LCPC)Official state board
- New Jersey (LPC)Official state board
- Pennsylvania (LPC)Official state board
- Ohio (LPCC)Official state board
- North Carolina (LCMHC)Official state board
- Georgia (LPC)Official state board
- Washington (LMHC)Official state board
Official sources
Always confirm details with the source.
NBCC — NCMHCE
Official exam info, handbook, and content outline.
NBCC — NCE
Official NCE overview and eligibility.
Pearson VUE — NBCC
Schedule or reschedule your test appointment.
APA — DSM-5-TR
Official diagnostic manual information.
ACA Code of Ethics
The ethics standard tested on both exams.
Counseling Compact
Multistate practice privilege status.
Support while you study
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