A licensed pastoral counselor provides ministry involving the application of principles and procedures of counseling, as defined in 32 MRSA §13851(8), to assess and treat intrapersonal and interpersonal problems and other dysfunctional behavior of a social and spiritual nature, and to assist in the overall healing process of those served. A licensed pastoral counselor may both diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
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