In the United States, each state has their own set of requirements to become a licensed professional and provide services to that state’s residents within the scope of that license, whether through in-person means or by Teletherapy. Licensure is generally stipulated for independent practice, as well as to fulfill particular professional functions (clinical testing, psychological assessments, home studies, etc.) and third-party payor requirements to meet insurance, company policies, state statute requirements.
There may be levels of licensure within each profession based on that state’s rules related to education, experience, supervision, and examination. Each state's boards will also outline the steps for license renewal, board complaints and violations, changes of address, and reciprocity considerations for clinicians who desire to add that state to their practice locations. Use the links below to find the appropriate licensing board for your state.
Alabama Board of Examiners MFTs
Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners-MFT
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and MFT
California Board of Behavioral Sciences-LMFT
Colorado
Colorado State Board for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Connecticut
Connecticut State Department of Public Health- MFT
Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals-MFT
District of Columbia
Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Georgia
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners
Hawaii
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Professional & Vocational Licensing -MFT Program
Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Marriage and Family Therapists
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency-Behavioral Health and Human Services
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Health-Board of Behavioral Science
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board-MFT
Kentucky
Kentucky Board of Licensure for MFTs
Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners
Maryland Department of Health-Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists-MFT
Massachusetts
Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs-MFT
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists
Missouri
Missouri Division of Professional Registration-State Committee of MFTs
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services-Mental Health and Social Work Practice
Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification-Board of Mental Health Practice
New Jersey Division of Professional Affairs-State Board of MFTs Examiners
New Mexico
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department-Counseling and Therapy Practice
New York State Education Department-Office of the Professions-Marriage and Family Therapy
North Carolina
North Dakota State Board for MFTs
Ohio
Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board-MFTs
State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure-MFTs
Oregon
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Puerto Rico
Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board-MFTs
State of Rhode Island Department of Health-Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy
South Carolina
South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation
Virginia
Virginia Department of Health Professions-Board for MFTs
Washington State Department of Health- MFT
West Virginia
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling-MFT
Wyoming
Wyoming Mental Health Profession Licensing Board
