So even amongst LPCs there are varying levels of qualification? Do the listings or websites give details of what qualifications individual therapists have? If not I would think that would be an important question for a phone interview.
It's an exhausting task trying to find a new T, I imagine it feels quite daunting with so many life changes happening at once. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself and remember that this decision is easily reversible if the T doesn't work out. You can fire them and try another whenever you want.