Behavioral & mental health licensure in Massachusetts.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Massachusetts behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Massachusetts
License: LMHC · Exam: NCMHCE
- Supervised experience3,360 hours
- Timeframeover 2 to 8 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Massachusetts rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Massachusetts
License: LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,500 clinical services + 100 hrs individual face-to-face supervision (post-LCSW)
- TimeframeNot less than 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Massachusetts rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Massachusetts
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,200 (internship ≥43 wks + 1,600 post-internship)
- Timeframe1:16 supervision; internship ≥43 weeks
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Massachusetts Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Massachusetts rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Massachusetts
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience3,360 post-master's (≥1,000 direct; 500 couples/families); 200 supervision
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Massachusetts rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Massachusetts
License: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) · 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 Massachusetts rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Massachusetts
License: LADC I (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor I) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam
- Supervised experience6,000 + 300-hr supervised practical training; master's/doctoral
- Timeframeverify with board
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Massachusetts rules with the board before you apply.
Massachusetts 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.
See exam prep →Marriage & Family Therapist
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).
See exam prep →Addictions Counselor
The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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