About
Our Committees
The Advocacy Committee is dedicated to creating strategies that drive positive legislative and public policy changes for LCMHCs, as well as advocating for the counseling credential in both public and private sectors. This is a core focus for LCCNC, and our team works closely with lobbyists and association staff to provide guidance and consultation supporting effective advocacy. The committee also organizes an annual Advocacy Day and other initiatives aimed at advancing the profession.
Chair: Bill Stewart, LCMHCA, NCC, MBA
Email: advocacy@lccnc.org
The Membership Committee focuses on membership growth and retention through a variety of initiatives. These include developing incentives to attract new members, encouraging membership renewals, organizing regional meetings, and ensuring all members are properly recognized. The committee works to maintain a strong sense of community and engagement within the organization, ensuring that it effectively serves the needs of its members.
Chair: Michele Seeley, MA, LCMHC
Email: membership@lccnc.org
The Communications Committee plays a key role in managing the association’s information and marketing strategy. This includes creating materials such as newsletters, social media, the website, brochures, and public service announcements. The monthly newsletter, The Counselor’s Voice, is produced in collaboration with association staff and the committee. The official website, www.lccnc.org, is regularly updated to reflect the association's strategic goals and to keep members informed.
Chair: Joseph Thomas, MA, LCMHCA
Email: communications@lccnc.org
The Events Committee is responsible for planning and organizing various events throughout the year, working in close coordination with committees such as Professional Development and Membership. Key events include the Annual Board, Regions, and Committee Training and Retreat, Mirror in the Mirror in the Mirror Supervision Training, professional development opportunities, exhibitor sponsorships, and both virtual and in-person regional networking events. The committee ensures that each event aligns with the goals of the association and provides valuable experiences for members.
Chair: Liz White, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Email: pdc@lccnc.org
The LCCNC Mission Statement
WHEREAS, Licensed Clinical Counselors serve a vital role in the mental health and wellbeing of the citizens of NC, the Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina (LCCNC) promotes the development of LCMHCs through professional excellence and advocacy. LCCNC provides a voice for public policy, directs the activities of our professional lobbyist, and responds to the continuing education needs of LCMHCs in North Carolina.
LCCNC is the only organization that lobbies on behalf of the entire clinical mental health counseling profession. We diligently work to share action alerts as bills are discussed. LCCNC promotes, protects, and develops the practice of LCMHCs. The Legislative Agenda is designed to support and advance the priorities of the LCMHC profession and scope of practice in adherence to the LCMHC Code of Ethics. The organization values its members and the impact legislation has on LCMHCs.
In order to contribute to the continuing education and professional development of LCMHCs, LCCNC holds webinars, regional trainings and host regional workshops throughout the year, and strives to collaborate with university counselor education graduate programs in NC. As an LCCNC was the key proponent agency of the 2009 LPC Act that created the LCMHC-Supervisor license, it is our intent to continue to support, promote, and provide excellence in clinical supervision through training and other venues of professional development. LCCNC is dedicated and intentional to its mission to support through planning and action the professional journey from the counseling graduate student, new counseling graduate, new professional LCMHC Associate, to LCMHC, and, if chosen, then to an LCMHC-Supervisor.
LCCNC is divided into three (3) regions throughout North Carolina with at least one (1) LCMHC in each region serving as the Regional Representative. The regions are: Region 1 Mountain; Region 2 Central Piedmont; and Region 3 Coastal. Opportunities for LCMHCs to gather on a local basis are provided through these regional meetings - either in-person or via Zoom. Meetings typically feature a program on topics and issues relevant to licensed clinical mental health counselors as well as information about our association and the work we are doing for LCMHCs. Check the Membership page under Regions to find out which region your county is in and who your Regional Representatives are.
NOTE: When you sign up for LCCNC membership or update your member profile, make sure to enter your address and county. This helps our database sort and assign members into their regions.
Contact Information
Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina (LCCNC)
248 Mockingbird Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 714-9025