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Covers everything you need for the NCMHCE, including exam tips, ethics, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling skills, and theoretical approaches.

Realistic Practice

Build confidence with 21 detailed case studies and 3 full-length practice exams designed to mirror the clinical decision-making required on the NCMHCE.

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Study on your terms with a subscription-based model—pay only for what you need. Full access for $79.99 per month.

About the Course

Our Licensed Mental Health Counselor Exam Prep Course is tailored for counseling graduates seeking to secure their license. With a focus on crucial topics like Professional Practice, Ethics, and Counseling Skills, our program provides comprehensive lessons and practice tests to ensure your success. Join us and embark on the journey to becoming a licensed counselor today! Enroll now to access expert study content and ace your exam. 

Meet Your Instructor

Marissa S. Matta received a Doctorate in Counselor Education from the University at Buffalo-SUNY, a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Mississippi State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Marissa is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege (LMHC-D) , Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC 2), and a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). Currently, she is a Lecturer and Director of Fieldwork in the School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling programs at Queens College – CUNY. Marissa works as a psychotherapist supervisor for TALKNYC! Psychotherapy and owns a mental health counseling private practice. She is the owner of PASS THE COUNSELING EXAM, LLC. Her course content and tutoring has helped many receive a PASS score on the NCMHCE.

Curriculum

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    The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)

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    The Counseling Process

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    Professional Practice and Ethics

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    Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis

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    Counseling Skills

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    Treatment Planning

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    Theoretical Approaches and Interventions

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    Understanding the NCMHCE: Exam Structure, Scoring, and Study Strategy

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    Case Study Prep

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Testimonials

 Trusted by Counselors Nationwide

“Passthecounselingexam.com”, created by Dr. Marissa Matta, is an exceptional resource that was instrumental in my preparation for the NCMHCE Exam. The study material is thoughtfully structured and presented in a clear, animated, engaging, and digestible manner which made complex concepts easy to grasp. The narratives and questions mirror the actual test format, ensuring there are no surprises on the exam day! The content in this study guide is comprehensive and thoroughly prepares you for the exam. The quizzes are invaluable and offers a way to test your understanding and identify areas for further review. Overall, Dr. Matta’s unwavering support and the quality of this resource equipped me with the knowledge I needed to succeed! (I passed on 1/9/25). I wholeheartedly recommend this amazing resource to anyone preparing for the NCMHCE Exam! :)
Evelin G.

New York, NY

I have used 3-4 different study materials and this specific one really helped me the most. I recently passed the NCMHCE here in California, and most of the information that I studied were on the exam. If you missed a question on one of the specific case studies, it would automatically take you to where the information is located in the study material. That really helped a lot. You can also easily listen to the study material if you are more of an auditory learner.
G.B.

California

This course was perfect! The beautifully animated videos were engaging and informative. Each section was followed by a short quiz that ensured a proper understanding of the key concepts. I loved that I didn't have to think about what to study. I just followed the prompts to go to the next section until the course was complete. The sample case studies helped me to get familiar with the format of the exam, and the amount of study materials was very manageable. I would highly recommend this wonderful course to anyone who is about to take the NCMHCE!
Kenny S. 

New York, NY

Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a great test prep program especially for visual learners. It covers the important things that you need to pass the exam.”
Ivelisse N.

Florida

Great study guide! I was able to complete everything within a week and the case studies provided were very helpful to prepare for exam.
Andre B.

New York, NY

I am grateful for the content and format of this comprehensive study course! It was a great way to get ready for my exam. Overall great prep course, and kind and professional support throughout. Thank you!
Becky R.

Washington

I took the exam on 4/13 and passed. I honestly crammed the week before the test. In hindsight I would've taken the exam closer to graduation; but the course was definitely helpful in covering vital materials and becoming familiar with the format. Thank you, PASSSTHECOUNSELINGEXAM.COM!
Michael D.

New York, NY

I passed on 2/13!! There is such anxiety going into the test. Finding a cohesive prep course to meet my timeline was crucial. I recommend buying this study prep. The course is focused and affordable. Supplemental prep may be beneficial, based on one’s need for more knowledge.
Kimberly N.

Illinois and Minnesota

I wish I had found this site earlier! Passthecounselingexam.com was invaluable as it provides an objective/realistic approach on how to confront the NCMHCE exam material. The site’s approach to the NCMHCE material helped me to not overthink while taking the exam. In addition, I was able to develop a strategy for the exam by taking the practice exam and quizzes on the site. Dr. Matta was also prompt to answer any questions I had during my study period. I cannot recommend enough!
Whitney D.

New York, NY

I'm so excited! I'm contacting you, to inform you that because of your program, I passed! I have taken this test lots of times and purchased many study materials that were too overwhelming. As well as went to seminars, and still could not pass the exam. It was due to your study materials, videos, and case studies. I purchased the course one week before I was scheduled to take my exam. I completed the case studies and listened to the videos on the way to work. The study materials were right on point, and it was not boring. The videos were short and straight to the point, and the case studies allowed me to understand how the test was designed. I must say the format was exactly how it was on the test. There were no surprises. The material your program provided did not overwhelm me or cause me any stress. I would highly recommend this program for anyone who wants to pass the test! Thank you for making my life easier and simpler.
Sharon T.

Florida

Passthecounselingexam.com has greatly helped me pass the new narrative NCMHCE. As a visual learner, the access is well organized. It provides animated videos with information about the DSM5, theories, assessments, intakes, interventions, counseling attributes/skills, and you name it. Whether you are a visual learner or not, this access will still aid you. The program is the complete updated version of the new narrative exam, such as the structure of the actual exam. Passthecounselingexam.com prepared me better compared to other resources I've used. I had the best experience with the subscription, and I would recommend it to anyone as it helped me a lot on my first try taking the new narrative.
Ladi S.

New York, NY

This study prep (Pass The Counseling Exam) has a little of everything to help prepare for the exam. It fit my budget and had everything I was needing to study. This study prep was beneficial, and I was super close to passing the exam! My mistake was trying to take the exam at home, and I had technical difficulties, I would recommend taking the exam at a testing site. This study prep is so worth it! It will prepare you for what is on the exam!
Melissa P.

Nebraska

Dear Marissa--I used a different study site the first 4 times that I took this exam (old format). I took your 21 day course (completed it in 14 days) and finally passed today (YAY!). I appreciated that your course is streamlined and organized, and there is a logic that makes the material engaging and digestible. It's great for visual/auditory learners. I feel like your course took "the overwhelm" out of my study experience, which dominated all my other study experiences previously. Your program inspired me to learn. I felt like I internalized the material, and your program actually made me feel like I'm becoming a more informed therapist. You created a funneled program that I would highly recommend to others. Thank you so much!!
D.B.

New York, NY

 5-Star Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Breonna M.

California

I tried a few test prep sites but felt overwhelmed with the daunting task of passing the exam. That is...until I was introduced to Pass The Counseling Exam. The layout and organized manner in which the material was presented made it digestible and took off some of the edge. I passed and attributed the success to this prep course and coupled with my efforts. What a treasure find!
UDM

New York, NY

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