NCMHCE exam prep workshops
One-day workshops run by MaMHCA with the Psychotherapists Training Institute, to prepare licensure candidates for the NCMHCE.
Upcoming workshops
Registration is on MaMHCA’s website. It closes 10 days before each workshop.
The schedule could not be loaded just now. See the upcoming workshops on MaMHCA’s calendar (opens in a new tab).
About the workshop
This National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) review is designed to prepare Mental Health Counselors for the Massachusetts State Licensure Examination. It provides an in-depth overview of the content areas assessed and how they are addressed on the exam.
You will receive the ExamGuide, PTI’s Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide, with all study areas covered so you can prepare at home as well.
Test-taking techniques. The workshop provides traditional test-taking strategies along with insight into your individual learning and testing style. You will complete sample exams modeled after the NCMHCE structure and learn how to optimize your knowledge for success.
Workshop details
Workshop fees
The registration fee includes all books and study materials, sent to you in advance.
Fees as of October 3, 2026, from MaMHCA’s exam services page (opens in a new tab), where the current fees are.
Join MaMHCA for the member fee (opens in a new tab)Cancellation and refunds
If enrollment is insufficient, the program will be canceled and you will be notified one week prior. If you cancel 14 days or more before the event, you will receive a full refund minus a $35 administrative fee. After that date, no refunds will be issued, but substitutions are permitted.
All Zoom and handout links are sent before the event. Please test them when you receive them.
The instructors
John Ciervo, LMHC, MACCS
John J. Ciervo is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, graduate counseling education, and clinical supervision. As a faculty member in graduate counseling programs and a certified clinical supervisor, John provides clarity and practicality in LCMHC exam preparation. Known for his supportive and engaging teaching style, John helps future clinicians connect exam content to real clinical decision-making—so they’re prepared not only to pass the exam but also to practice effectively.
France Neff, PhD, LMHC
With over a decade of experience in clinical supervision and executive leadership, Dr. France A. Neff brings a unique blend of clinical and actionable insight to the licensure journey. She provides supportive and engaging preparation for the LCMHC exam, helping future clinicians master the NCMHCE by connecting rigorous standards to daily clinical excellence.
Keri Wagner, LMHC
Become a trainer
Becoming a MaMHCA License Exam Prep Trainer starts with an application. Prospective trainers then shadow experienced trainers during workshops, review and approve exam prep narratives, and then lead their own exam prep class.
Workshop information from MaMHCA (opens in a new tab), checked October 3, 2026. For one-to-one help, see consultations.