Behavioral & mental health licensure in Florida.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Florida behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Florida
License: LMHC · Exam: NCMHCE
- Supervised experience1,500 face-to-face hours (+100 supervision)
- Timeframeover 2+ years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Florida Laws & Rules Exam (Ch. 491)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Florida rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Florida
License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience2 years incl. 1,500 hrs supervised psychotherapy
- Timeframeover min. 2 years (register as RCSWI first)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo (8-hr Laws & Rules course, not an exam)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Florida rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Florida
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience4,000 hours (2,000 internship + 2,000 postdoctoral residency)
- Timeframepostdoctoral residency
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Florida Laws & Rules Exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Florida rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Florida
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience1,500 face-to-face psychotherapy hours; 100 supervision
- Timeframeover 2 years (≥100 weeks)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo (8-hr Laws & Rules course required)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Florida rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Florida
License: No state license — BACB certification only · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)
- Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
- TimeframeSet by BACB fieldwork standards
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Florida rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Florida
License: CAP (Certified Addiction Professional) · Exam: IC&RC CAP/ADC exam
- Supervised experience2,000 (Master's) / 4,000 (Bachelor's); 200/300 supervision
- Timeframewithin last 5 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Florida rules with the board before you apply.
Florida at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCMHCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.
The licensures we help you pass.
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Psychologist
A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.
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A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.
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A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.
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A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.
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A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).
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The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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