How to become a therapist in Maine.
Maine 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. Maine is a Counseling Compact member. Maine is a PSYPACT member.
Opening soonCounseling CompactPSYPACT
Board
- Maine 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
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.
Maine licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Maine?
- Maine 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 Maine?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.
- Is Maine in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Maine is a Counseling Compact member. Maine is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Maine?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Maine opens.
Licensed in Maine? We are coming.
We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Maine opens.