Who licenses therapists in Illinois?

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.

What are the license titles in Illinois?

Counselors: LCPC (LPC is the pre-clinical tier). Social workers: LCSW (LSW is the pre-clinical tier). Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.

Is Illinois in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

Illinois is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Illinois is a PSYPACT member.

Does Emora work with clinicians in Illinois?

Yes. Emora books Illinois clinicians with children and families today. See the Illinois clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.

How to become a therapist in Illinois.

Illinois issues a two-tier license for counselors (LPC, then LCPC) and social workers (LSW, then LCSW). IDFPR regulates all mental health professions. Illinois is in PSYPACT and has not joined the Counseling Compact as of review.

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License titles

Counselors: LCPC (LPC is the pre-clinical tier)
Social workers: LCSW (LSW is the pre-clinical tier)
MFTs: LMFT
Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist
Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision

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.

Illinois licensing questions

Who licenses therapists in Illinois?: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
What are the license titles in Illinois?: Counselors: LCPC (LPC is the pre-clinical tier). Social workers: LCSW (LSW is the pre-clinical tier). Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.
Is Illinois in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?: Illinois is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Illinois is a PSYPACT member.
Does Emora work with clinicians in Illinois?: Yes. Emora books Illinois clinicians with children and families today. See the Illinois clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.

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