Question 1

LPC

Accepted Answer

A therapist with this credential is a Licensed Professional Counselor. These therapists have completed all requirements for becoming fully licensed according to the Texas State Board's licensing requirements.

Question 2

LPC-S

Accepted Answer

Along with being fully licensed, these therapists have completed additional training to supervise LPC-Associates.

Question 3

LPC-Associate

Accepted Answer

These therapists have completed their Master's level work and passed the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification. The Texas State Board requires associates to accumulate 3,000 hours of counseling experience before they can complete their associate requirements. Until that time, they are under weekly supervision of a LPC-S.

Question 4

Counseling Practicum Student

Accepted Answer

These therapists are students pursuing their Master's level degree in counseling. They are under weekly supervision with a LPC-S and with their academic counseling supervisor. They are required to obtain 350 hours of counseling experience to graduate.

Question 5

CSAT

Accepted Answer

A therapist with this credential is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. They are already licensed and have completed additional training with faculty of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. These therapists have received intensive, experiential training for treating sex addiction with 30 hours of supervision under a CSAT supervisor.

Question 6

ASAT

Accepted Answer

A therapist with this credential is an Associate Sex Addiction Therapist. They have completed all the training a CSAT has received but do not yet fully meet the requirements for CSAT. A therapist must have five years of clinical counseling experience and be fully licensed to become a CSAT.

Question 7

CSAT Candidate / ASAT Candidate

Accepted Answer

A therapist with this credential is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate or an Associate Sex Addiction Therapist. They are in the process of their training with faculty of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. CSAT training is done in four modules and must be completed within two years. For a therapist to be an ASAT Candidate means that once they complete their training they will then be an ASAT until they reach the CSAT requirements.

Question 8

CMAT

Accepted Answer

In addition to CSAT training, these therapists are Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists. These therapists have had additional training in multiple addictions which may include chemical and alcohol dependency, financial disorders, and eating disorders. Contact the therapist directly to see which focus they work with.

Question 9

CST

Accepted Answer

A therapist with this credential is a Certified Sex Therapist. They are already licensed and have completed additional training from the American Board of Christian Sex Therapy. These therapists are specialized in treating clients with sexual issues and concerns, and are trained to provide in-depth psychotherapy.

Question 10

NCC

Accepted Answer

These therapists are National Certified Counselors who meet certain examination, supervision, and experience, and ethical requirements.

Counseling Team

C. Huston McComb, Jr.

Myles Schutte

Melissa Anderson

Roshney George

Kimberly Burg

Joy Tochi Brinkmann

Administrative Staff

Laura Torres