2006-09-20 07:58:29 · 7 answers · asked by GARY F 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No, but insurance companies won't pay you for your services unless you are.
You can easily do it as a volunteer or for a sliding fee scale without insurance involvement.
2006-09-20 08:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by dawn3g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counseling is a gray area. Much depends on whether or not you are charging for your services and whether or not you have been formally trained to counsel divorced and/or separated couples.
Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath which promises that they will "do no harm." This is certainly a concern when someone counsels people who are already hurting. This is why counselors need regulation and licensing.
I hope you check with your State Attorney Generals office to learn who, what and how licensing is handled in your state. Good luck.
2006-09-20 15:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by Peanut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if your only giving advice to friends. Otherwise yes in order for you to be able to analyze ALL situations from every possible point of view you do need to be Certified.
2006-09-20 15:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by yahlaydeez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this through a church group or others where you run into this?
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2006-09-20 15:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by David H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
State specific; call the local clerk's office for info.
2006-09-20 15:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you intend to charge money for your services, you do.
2006-09-20 15:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duh, moron.
2006-09-20 14:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋