The use of specific methods, techniques, or modalities within the practice of professional counseling is limited to professional counselors appropriately trained and competent in the use of such methods, techniques, or modalities. Authorized counseling methods techniques and modalities may include, but are not restricted to, the following: (1) - (2)(No change.) (3)couples [marriage] counseling which utilizes interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, psychodynamic, affective and family systems methods and strategies to achieve resolution of problems associated with cohabitation and interdependence of adults living as couples; (4)(No change.) (5)addictions [chemical dependency] counseling which utilizes interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, psychodynamic, affective methods and strategies, and 12-step methods to achieve abstinence from the addictive substances and behaviors by the client; (6) - (10)(No change.) (11)psychotherapy which utilizes interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, psychodynamic, and affective methods and/or [and] strategies to assist clients in their efforts to recover from mental or emotional issues [illness ]; (12)play therapy which utilizes play and play media as the child's natural medium of self-expression, and verbal tracking of the child's play behaviors as a part of the therapist's role in helping children overcome their social, emotional, and mental issues [problems]; (13)hypnotherapy which utilizes the principles of hypnosis and post-hypnotic suggestion in the treatment of mental and emotional issues [disorders] and addictions; (14) - (15)(No change.) (16)assessing and appraising, in compliance with §681.43 of this title (relating to Testing), which utilizes formal and informal instruments and procedures, for which the counselor has received appropriate training and supervision, in individual and group settings for the purposes of determining the client's strengths and weaknesses, mental condition, emotional stability, intellectual ability, interests, aptitudes, achievement level and other personal characteristics for a better understanding of human behavior, and for diagnosing mental disorders [problems]; but does not permit the diagnosis of a physical condition or physical disorder; [and] (17)consulting which utilizes the application of specific principles and procedures in counseling to provide assistance in understanding and solving current or potential problems that the consultee may have in relation to a third party, whether individuals, groups, or organizations but not considered direct client contact for LPC-Interns; and[ .] (18)crisis counseling which focuses on short term counseling interventions to address immediate situations including factors such as safety and immediate needs.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed
with the Office of the Secretary of
State on June 27, 2013
TRD-201302720 Glynda Corley
Chair
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Earliest possible date of adoption: August 11, 2013
For further information, please call: (512) 776-6972
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