Kansas Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure

Learn how to earn your MFT licensure in KS

Below are basic guidelines for those wishing to earn their marriage and family therapist licensure in Kansas. These procedures rarely change; however, it is wise to contact the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board at (785) 296-3240 to make sure you are on the right track.

Follow these steps to earn your Kansas MFT License:

Step One:

To become eligible for a Kansas marriage and family therapist license, you will need to earn at least your masters degree from an accredited school.

Or request information from additional schools offering Marriage and Family Therapy programs in Kansas. If you have not completed a bachelor's degree program yet, Click Here.

Step Two:

Your graduate program should include a practicum consisting of at least 500 hours of client interactive experience. 100 hours of which need to be under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.

More information about the practicum requirements is available on the following Kansas Behavioral Sciences and Regulatory Board webpage.

Step Three:

Next, you will need to download the Kansas Marriage and Family Therapy licensure application and submit it to the Board along with any other necessary forms and fees.

You may download the Kansas MFT licensure application from the following Kansas Behavioral Sciences and Regulatory Board's website.

Step Four:

Once the Board has approved your application, they will notify you of your eligibility to take the Marriage and Family Therapy National Exam.

More information about the Kansas MFT license examination is available on the AMFTRB website.

Good Luck!

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