Behavioral & mental health licensure in Michigan.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Michigan behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Michigan
License: LPC · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE
- Supervised experience3,000 hours
- Timeframeover 2+ years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Michigan rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Michigan
License: LMSW — Clinical designation · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience4,000 post-degree supervised clinical
- TimeframeNot less than 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Michigan rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Michigan
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience2,000 internship + 2,000 postdoctoral
- Timeframepostdoctoral within max 2 consecutive years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Michigan rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Michigan
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience1,000 direct contact (1,300 total); 200 supervision
- Timeframemin. 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Michigan rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Michigan
License: Licensed Behavior Analyst · 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 Michigan rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Michigan
License: CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC ADC exam
- Supervised experience6,000 / 4,000 / 2,000 by degree; 100–300 supervision
- Timeframewithin last 10 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Michigan rules with the board before you apply.
Michigan at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE or 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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