NCE & NCMHCE Exam Preparation

The Indiana Counseling Association (ICA) is committed to supporting counseling students and graduates as they prepare for licensure. Our NCE and NCMHCE exam preparation resources are designed to be affordable, accessible, and clinically grounded, created by experienced counselors and educators who understand the realities of these exams.

Whether you are preparing for your first attempt or retesting, ICA offers multiple study options to fit your learning style and schedule.

Exam Prep Options

Study Manuals

Developed by the Indiana Counseling Association

ICA’s exam prep manuals are comprehensive, clearly organized study resources compiled by seasoned clinicians and counselor educators.

NCE: National Counselor Examination Study Manual

Covers all eight CACREP content areas:

• Human Growth and Development

• Research and Program Evaluation

• Professional Orientation and Ethics

• Career and Lifestyle Development

• Helping Relationships

• Assessment and Testing

• Social and Cultural Foundations

• Group Work

Includes links to recorded workshop sessions from ICA’s most recent NCE Exam Prep Workshop.

Pricing:

• $50 – Non-Member

• $30 – ICA Member

NCMHCE: National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Study Manual

Covers the four NCMHCE content domains:

• Professional Practice and Ethics

• Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis

• Core Counseling Attributes

• Treatment Planning, Counseling Skills, and Interventions

Includes links to recorded workshop sessions from ICA’s most recent NCMHCE Exam Prep Workshop.

Pricing:

• $50 – Non-Member

• $30 – ICA Member

Exam Prep Videos

Full Exam Video Bundles

NCE Exam Prep Video Bundle

Includes all eight content areas.

Pricing:

• $40 – Non-Member

• $30 – ICA Member

NCMHCE Exam Prep Video Bundle

Includes all four content areas.

Pricing:

• $40 – Non-Member

• $30 – ICA Member

Individual Content Area Videos (NCE)

Each video includes approximately two hours of focused instruction.

• Professional Orientation & Ethics – $10

• Helping Relationships – $10

• Research & Program Evaluation – $10

• Group Work – $10

• Social & Cultural Foundations – $10

• Human Growth & Development – $10

• Career & Lifestyle Development – $10

• Assessment & Testing – $10

Live Exam Prep Workshops

ICA periodically offers live, virtual NCE and NCMHCE Exam Prep Workshops led by expert presenters.

Important Notes:

• Live attendance is not required to access materials

• All registered participants receive access to workshop recordings

• Recordings are available through the stated access period

• Workshop materials are distributed prior to the event

Workshop availability and registration details are posted on the website when open.

Access & Support

If you experience any issues accessing purchased materials, please contact:
execdirector@indianacounseling.org

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