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How to become a therapist in Connecticut.
Connecticut licenses counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists through its state board or boards. Post-graduate clinicians complete a supervised period before independent licensure; the title and hours vary by profession. Connecticut is a Counseling Compact member. Connecticut is a PSYPACT member.
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Board
- Connecticut state licensing board(s) for counseling, social work, MFT, and psychology
License titles
- Counselors
- LPC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- Associate or provisional license under supervision
Counseling Compact
Member
PSYPACT
Member
Social Work Compact
Not 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.
Connecticut licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Connecticut?
- Connecticut state licensing board(s) for counseling, social work, MFT, and psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Connecticut?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.
- Is Connecticut in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Connecticut is a Counseling Compact member. Connecticut is a PSYPACT member.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Connecticut?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Connecticut opens.
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We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Connecticut opens.