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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
License Description Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) provides marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples and families, singularly or in groups for monetary remuneration; and holds a current, valid license to practice marriage and family therapy services. Marriage and Family therapy means the use of scientific and applied marriage and family theories, methods and procedures for the purpose of describing, evaluating and modifying marital, family and individual behavior within the context of marital and family systems, including the context of marital formation and dissolution. Requirements: 1) Must have received a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy or related field from a regionallyt accredited institution. The graduate semester hours must meet or exceed the national academic and training content standards adopted by the Board or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). 2) Must demonstrate professional competencies by passing written examinations and/or oral interviews as prescribed by the Board. 3) Must have 3,000 clock hours of supervised full-time experience, in marriage and family therapy acceptable to the board. 4) Must have a Criminal Background Check. Application packet: free from Web site, Application fee: $100.00, License fee: $250.00, Renewal fee: $250.00 (every two years).
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy
101 East Capitol, Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 683 5800
arboec@arkansas.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 Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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