Michigan Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure

Learn how to earn your MFT licensure in MI

Below are basic guidelines for those wishing to earn their marriage and family therapist licensure in Michigan. These procedures rarely change; however, it is wise to contact the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy at (517) 335-0918 to make sure you are on the right track.

Follow these steps to earn your Michigan MFT License:

Step One:

To practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Michigan, you will need to earn a masters degree from an accredited school.

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

Step Two:

Next, you will need to earn 1000 hours of supervised work experience. At least half of the required hours need to be direct counseling of families and couples with a qualified supervisor.

More details about the hourly requirements and supervisors can be found here on the Michigan Legislature website.

Step Three:

After completing work experience requirements, you will need to submit a Michigan marriage and family therapy license application along with all other supporting documents and fees to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

You may download the Michigan MFT licensure application here.

Step Four:

The Board will review your application and notify you once it has been approved. At that time you will be eligible to take the National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy administered by the Association of Marital and Family Regulatory Boards.

More information about the exam is available on the AMFTRB website.

Good Luck!

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