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Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), License
License Description Private practitioners in counseling. Fees: Initial Application and Standard written Examination: $500 total Application Fee: $250 Clinical Exam Fee: $250 Initial License (Max): $130 Re-Examination (Standard): $100 Clinical Vignette Written: $100; Re-Examination: $100. DOJ FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE: $32.00 FBI FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE: $17.00 Examination Frequency: Standard Written - Continuous Administration. Clinical Vignette Written - Continuous Administrations. Exam Locations: Multiple. Experience Requirement: Doctor's or Master's degree containing specific course content and completion of specific coursework or training, 3000 hours experience under direct supervision of authorized supervisor. Average Time to Process Application: Allow 120 days. Renewal Period: Every 2 years. Special License Requirements: Completion of courses in California law and professional ethics, completion of courses in child abuse assessment and reporting, human sexuality, chemical substance dependency, spousal or partner abuse; fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation; take and pass examinations. Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 18, Section 1800, et seq. Business and Professions Code, Chapter 13, Division 2, Section 4980 et seq.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Board of Behavioral Sciences
1625 N Market Blvd., Suite S-200
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574 7830
webmaster@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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