NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Vocabulary Game
Practice and ethics
Assessment and diagnosis
Areas of clinical focus
Treatment planning
Skills and interventions
Sources for these terms (23)
- Content Outline: The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Candidate Handbook for State Licensure: National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) Examination Specifications · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NBCC Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2014 ACA Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.530 — Administrative requirements (HIPAA Privacy Rule) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.524 — Access of individuals to protected health information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.508 — Uses and disclosures for which an authorization is required · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Psychotherapies · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Panic Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Bipolar Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Borderline Personality Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA — Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA — Screen and Assess: Use Quick, Effective Methods · Source checked 2026-11-02
- VA National Center for PTSD — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD · Source checked 2026-11-02
- VA National Center for PTSD — Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the NCMHCE Exam
The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) is a clinical simulation-based exam required for the Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) credential and for LPC/LMHC licensure in many states. Unlike the NCE, the NCMHCE uses case studies with multiple independent questions to assess clinical decision-making skills across the counseling process.
Exam sponsor: NBCC / CCE / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
11 questions
Time Limit
225 minutes
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced (varies by form)
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by pathway and state board; many NBCC state forms list $275
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published as one universal public percentage. NBCC/CCE scoring is form-specific; state and program reports may publish local outcomes but are not a universal NCMHCE pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NCMHCE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the NCMHCE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 NCMHCE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the NCMHCE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NBCC / CCE / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the difference between the NCMHCE and the NCE?
The NCMHCE uses clinical simulations (case studies) with multiple independent questions that assess clinical decision-making throughout the counseling process. The NCE is a traditional multiple-choice exam testing knowledge across content areas. The NCMHCE is required for the CCMHC specialty credential and by many states for LPC/LMHC licensure.
How many case studies are on the NCMHCE?
The NCMHCE contains 11 case studies with 130-150 total multiple-choice items. Of those items, 100 are scored, and one case study is unscored for future test-form statistics. Each case study has one narrative and 9-15 multiple-choice questions.