As an LCSW, I obviously know more about what that means because I have not been trained as an LPC, however, as a broad generalization, LPC’s have a graduate degree by an accredited program in counseling or similarly related field and generally focus on the client as an individual. An LCSW has a graduate degree in social work and will generally focus not only on the client as an individual, but view the individual through a holistic systems lens with a focus on resources (both inherent and external). Both however may enter in to private practice and provide various psychotherapy and counseling services. The core values of the social work profession are; service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.