How to become a therapist in Arizona.
Arizona licenses behavioral health professions under one board with an associate tier (LAC, LMSW, LAMFT). Arizona is in the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.
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Board
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
- Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
License titles
- Counselors
- LPC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- LAC, LMSW, LAMFT
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.
Arizona licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Arizona?
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners; Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Arizona?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LAC, LMSW, LAMFT.
- Is Arizona in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Arizona is a Counseling Compact member. Arizona is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Arizona?
- Yes. Emora books Arizona clinicians with children and families today. See the Arizona clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.
Licensed in Arizona? Families are waiting.
Apply to Emora Health. You see your per-session pay inside the application, and you hear back within 48 hours. Less than 7% of applicants are accepted.