How to become a therapist in Florida.
Florida uses LMHC rather than LPC for counselors. Post-graduate clinicians register as interns and complete supervised experience before independent licensure. Florida is in the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.
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Board
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Florida Board of Psychology
License titles
- Counselors
- LMHC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- Registered Intern (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI)
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.
Florida licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Florida?
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; Florida Board of Psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Florida?
- Counselors: LMHC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Registered Intern (RMHCI, RCSWI, RMFTI).
- Is Florida in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Florida is a Counseling Compact member. Florida is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Florida?
- Yes. Emora books Florida clinicians with children and families today. See the Florida clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.
Licensed in Florida? 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.