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Behavioral & mental health licensure in Wisconsin.

The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Wisconsin behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.

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Professional counseling licensure in Wisconsin

License: LPC · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE

  • Supervised experience3,000 (1,000 direct client contact)
  • Timeframetraining license valid 4 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo
Prep for the NCE / NCMHCE →Wisconsin MFT, PC & SW Examining Board (DSPS) →

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Wisconsin rules with the board before you apply.

Clinical social work licensure in Wisconsin

License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical

  • Supervised experience3,000 hours (incl. 1,000 face-to-face)
  • Timeframepost-APSW/ISW certification
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Wisconsin Statutes & Rules (jurisprudence) Exam
Prep for the ASWB Clinical →Wisconsin DSPS — MFT, PC & SW Examining Board →

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Wisconsin rules with the board before you apply.

Psychology licensure in Wisconsin

License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1

  • Supervised experience3,000 (≥1,500 internship + 1,500; postdoc not required)
  • Timeframeinternship after coursework
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Wisconsin Statutes and Rules Examination
Prep for the EPPP →Psychology Examining Board (DSPS) →

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Wisconsin rules with the board before you apply.

Marriage & family therapy licensure in Wisconsin

License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam

  • Supervised experience3,000 supervised clinical; 1,000 face-to-face client contact
  • Timeframe1 hr supervision per 10 hrs; training license valid 48 months
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Wisconsin Statutes & Administrative Rules Examination
Prep for the MFT exam →Wisconsin MFT, PC & SW Examining Board (DSPS) →

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Wisconsin rules with the board before you apply.

Behavior analysis licensure in Wisconsin

License: Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)

  • Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
  • TimeframeSet by BACB fieldwork standards
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo
Prep for the BCBA →Wisconsin DSPS Behavior Analyst Section →

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Wisconsin rules with the board before you apply.

Addictions counseling licensure in Wisconsin

License: CSAC (Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor) · Exam: NAADAC NCAC I exam

  • Supervised experience5,000 (associate+ in behavioral science)
  • Timeframewithin 5 years preceding application
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Wisconsin Statutes and Rules Exam
Prep for the addictions exam →Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) →

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Wisconsin rules with the board before you apply.

Wisconsin 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.

By profession

The licensures we help you pass.

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Psychologist

Exam: EPPP

A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.

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Social Worker

Exam: ASWB

A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.

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Professional Counselor

Exam: NCE / NCMHCE

A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.

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Marriage & Family Therapist

Exam: MFT National Exam

A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.

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Behavior Analyst

Exam: BCBA / BCaBA

A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).

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Addictions Counselor

Exam: MAC / NCAC / ADC

The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.

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A note on accuracy: Licensure requirements — degree, supervised hours, jurisprudence exams, and application steps — are set by each state board and change over time. This guide shows the general national path and the exam Triad prepares you for. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with your state’s official licensing board before you apply.

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