LAC 46:LX.2101. Preamble

A. The Louisiana Licensed Professional Board of Examiners is dedicated to the enhancement of the worth, dignity, potential and uniqueness of each individual in the state of Louisiana. B. Specification of a code of conduct enables the board to clarify to present and future licensees and to those served by licensees the responsibilities held in common by persons practicing mental health counseling. C. Mental Health Counselingassisting an individual or group through psychotherapy by rendering or offering prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, which includes psychotherapy of mental, emotional, behavioral, and addiction disorders. This professional relationship empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. D. The existence of this code of conduct serves to govern the practice of mental health counseling and the professional functioning of licensed professional counselors and provisional licensed professional counselors in the state of Louisiana.