How to become a therapist in Alabama.
Alabama uses ALC as the associate counselor tier. Alabama is in the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.
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Board
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
- Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology
License titles
- Counselors
- LPC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- ALC, LBSW/LMSW
Counseling Compact
Member
PSYPACT
Member
Social Work Compact
Enacted
We reviewed compact membership on 2026-08-14. Each compact sets its own eligibility rules, so confirm with the compact commission and your board before you rely on a privilege.
Alabama licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Alabama?
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling; Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners; Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Alabama?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: ALC, LBSW/LMSW.
- Is Alabama in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Alabama is a Counseling Compact member. Alabama is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Alabama?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Alabama opens.
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We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Alabama opens.