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How to become a therapist in District of Columbia.
The District uses LGPC and LGSW graduate tiers before LPC and LICSW. DC is in PSYPACT.
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Board
- DC Board of Professional Counseling
- DC Board of Social Work
- DC Board of Psychology
License titles
- Counselors
- LPC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- LGPC, LGSW
Counseling Compact
Not a 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.
District of Columbia licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in District of Columbia?
- DC Board of Professional Counseling; DC Board of Social Work; DC Board of Psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in District of Columbia?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LGPC, LGSW.
- Is District of Columbia in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- District of Columbia is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. District of Columbia is a PSYPACT member.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in District of Columbia?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when District of Columbia opens.
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We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when District of Columbia opens.