Becoming a LMFT-A

To be considered for a LMFT-A license a candidate must first successfully complete the academic requirements ( i.e qualifying degree, minimum of a masters, additional coursework, etc) and then apply for and pass the National MFT Examination.

During this process candidates should begin interviewing to select their AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Once selection had been made candidate and AAMFT Approved Supervisor will complete the NC supervision agreement.

Candidate may then submit their application for LMFT-A . The application fee is $200.

Passing the examination does not authorize you to practice MFT or use the title of LMFT or LMFT-A in NC until the Board has approved your full application for licensure.

Licensure cannot be approved until, in addition to all other requirements, an official transcript verifying your degree has been conferred has been received directly from the university. Click to learn more from NC MFT Licensure Board on LMFTA requirements.

Becoming a LMFT

The North Carolina Marriage & Family Therapy Board requires a minimum of 1500 direct (face-to-face) counseling hours, at least 1000 of which need to be post-graduate hours. LMFT-A supervisees also need to accumulate 200 supervision hours with an AAMFT-approved supervisor to be eligible for full licensure.