Resources

The Indiana Counseling Association (INCA) provides curated resources to support counseling professionals, students, and the broader mental health community across Indiana.

These resources are intended to offer accurate information, professional guidance, and reliable external links related to counseling practice, licensure, ethics, advocacy, and professional development.

Purpose of This Page

The Resources page exists to:

• Centralize commonly requested information for counselors and students

• Reduce confusion around licensure, certification, and professional requirements

• Direct users to authoritative, up-to-date external sources

• Support ethical, informed, and competent counseling practice

Professional Practice & Licensure

Indiana State Licensure Information

For official and current licensure requirements, counselors must consult the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
402 West Washington Street, Room W-072
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (317) 234-2054
Fax: (317) 233-4236 or (317) 233-5559
Email: pla8@pla.IN.gov

Indiana State Licensure Information:
http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm

National Certification Resources

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

NBCC provides national certification and examination oversight.

State Licensure Questions: (336) 482-2856
Certification Questions: (336) 547-0607

Exam Preparation Support

INCA offers exam preparation resources for counseling students pursuing licensure.

• NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep materials are available under the Students section

• Includes study manuals, recorded workshops, and content-specific resources

Multi-State & Telehealth Practice

Counselors practicing across state lines or via telehealth are encouraged to review current jurisdictional requirements.

Recommended resources:

• 50-State Teletherapy Practice Rules Survey – Person-Centered Tech

• Licensure & Certification Requirements for Counselors (counseling.org)

• Counselor Licensing Requirements by State (counselor-license.com)

Ethical Standards

The Indiana Counseling Association adheres to the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics.

Counselors are responsible for maintaining ethical practice in accordance with:

• ACA ethical standards

• State laws and regulations

• Professional best practices

Additional Support

If you are unable to locate the information you need, INCA staff may be able to direct you to appropriate external resources.

Contact: execdirector@indianacounseling.org