Which entity issues the license under the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act?

The correct answer is the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure because this entity is specifically responsible for overseeing the licensing and regulation of professional counselors in Oklahoma under the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. This Board ensures that practitioners meet the necessary educational and ethical standards to provide counseling services safely and effectively.

The other choices do not have the relevant authority or connection to the licensing of professional counselors in Oklahoma. For instance, the State Board of Medical Licensure primarily focuses on the licensing of physicians and surgeons, while the Department of Mental Health Services provides general mental health services but does not issue professional licenses. The Oklahoma Counseling Association, while a professional organization that supports counselors, does not have the regulatory power to issue licenses. Thus, the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure is the correct and relevant authority for this context.