West Virginia LPC Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) must complete to renew in West Virginia: 35 hours every 2 years, including 3 in ethics.
Dana Whitfield, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor · West Virginia
cycle
2025 – 2027
earned
22.0 hrs
needed
13.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 30, 2027
pace toward deadline
West Virginia LPC CE requirements at a glance
35
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
3
hours of ethics
1
other subject minimums
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West Virginia LPC CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do West Virginia LPCs need?
West Virginia requires 35 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LPC license.
How many ethics hours are required for West Virginia LPCs?
Of the total, 3 hours must be in ethics.
How often do West Virginia LPCs renew?
Biennial cycle — CE due by June 30 of odd years.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for West Virginia LPCs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, West Virginia requires 2 hours of veterans' mental health.
Can West Virginia LPCs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. Up to 15 hours may be completed in person.
Is the first renewal different for new West Virginia LPCs?
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Sources & verification
- Last verified
- May 21, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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