How to become a therapist in Hawaii.
Hawaii 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. Hawaii is not in the Counseling Compact as of review. Hawaii is not in PSYPACT as of review.
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Board
- Hawaii 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
Not a member
PSYPACT
Not a 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.
Hawaii licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Hawaii?
- Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.
- Is Hawaii in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Hawaii is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Hawaii is not in PSYPACT as of 2026-08-14.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Hawaii?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Hawaii opens.
Licensed in Hawaii? We are coming.
We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Hawaii opens.