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Your all-in-one prep hub for the NCMHCE and NCE — both exams, one studio.
NCMHCE
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination — case-study format, 5 domains, clinical reasoning
NCE
National Counselor Examination — 200 MCQs, 8 content areas, theory and foundational knowledge
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NBCC, ACA, YouTube playlists, study communities, and more
NCMHCE Dashboard
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination · NBCC
5 Exam Domains
Case Studies
NCMHCE-format narratives — one client, multiple sessions, sequential clinical questions.
Flashcards
Click a card to flip. Rate your mastery to track progress.
Domain Study Guides
Deep-dive content for each of the 5 NCMHCE domains.
NCMHCE Progress
Your mastery across all 5 domains and study sessions.
Domain Mastery
Flashcard Stats
Case Performance
Study Tips
Recent Activity
NCE Dashboard
National Counselor Examination · NBCC · 200 Questions · 8 Content Areas
8 Content Areas
Practice Quiz
NCE-format standalone multiple choice questions across all 8 content areas.
NCE Flashcards
Click to flip. Rate your mastery to track progress.
Content Area Guides
Deep-dive reference for all 8 NCE content areas.
NCE Progress
Your mastery across all 8 content areas.
Content Area Mastery
Flashcard Stats
Quiz Performance
Study Tips
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Free Resources
Curated free tools, videos, and communities for NCMHCE & NCE prep.
Free Narrative Exam (NCMHCE)
Full free narrative-style NCMHCE practice exam from Dr. Linton's program — closest to the real case-study format online.
counselingexam.com →Free Practice Exam
Free practice exam from LicensureExams.com — structured to reflect both NCMHCE and NCE content areas.
counselingexam.com →NBCC — Official Exam Pages
Official content outlines, candidate handbooks, accommodation requests, and DSM-5-TR overview for both exams.
nbcc.org →Free Weekly Podcast
Dr. Linton's free weekly podcast covering essential NCMHCE exam topics. Great for audio learners.
buzzsprout.com →Case study walkthroughs and test-taking strategies for the NCMHCE.
Video-by-video DSM-5 disorder reviews — diagnosis criteria, presentations, differentials.
Key theorists and landmark research — foundational NCE knowledge.
Foundational counseling concepts broken down simply — great for NCE theory content.
Active group of candidates supporting each other through NCMHCE prep.
The authoritative ethics document tested on both exams. Download and annotate it.
Free comprehensive reference covering major counseling theories and theorists — essential NCE content.