What is a PhD LPC?

There's no standard designation "PhD LPC". LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. A PhD is a Doctor of Philosophy, a doctoral-level research degree. Someone could *have* both a PhD and be a licensed professional counselor (LPC), but the PhD doesn't modify or change the LPC designation.

Therefore, a "PhD LPC" simply means a person holds a PhD in a relevant field (like psychology, counseling, or a related area) and is also licensed as a professional counselor. The PhD indicates their advanced education and research capabilities, while the LPC denotes their professional licensure to practice counseling.