This is Part 6 in a six-part series covering the major content areas on the National Counselor Exam. The questions in this section are drawn from the 2025–2026 Mometrix Test Prep Flashcards, the Encyclopedia of Counseling (3rd Edition), and the DSM-5-TR. You don’t need to buy pricey prep materials—I already did. I’m sharing the information here for free. This is one of the most comprehensive free NCE prep resources available. For best results, watch all the videos in the series and then take the practice exam. There’s also a free tracking sheet you can download to record any questions you miss. It’ll help you see exactly where you need to spend more study time. Feel free to share this series with others who are studying for the exam, and use it with your study group if it’s helpful.
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View all the videos in the free NCE study guide series for 2025-2026 and test you knowledge with the free practice exam:
Part 1: Research Design & Professional Ethics
Part 2: Areas of Clinical Focus
Part 3: Counseling Theory & Treatment Planning
Part 4: Counseling Skills & Interventions
Part 5: Intake, Assessment, & Diagnosis
NCE 2025-2026 Practice Test