Who licenses therapists in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions; Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers; Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.

What are the license titles in Massachusetts?

Counselors: LMHC. Social workers: LICSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LCSW (pre-independent social work tier).

Is Massachusetts in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

Massachusetts is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Massachusetts is not in PSYPACT as of 2026-08-14.

How to become a therapist in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts uses LMHC and LICSW at the independent tier. Massachusetts is not in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT as of review.

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Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists

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License titles

Counselors: LMHC
Social workers: LICSW
MFTs: LMFT
Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist
Supervised tier: LCSW (pre-independent social work tier)

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.

Massachusetts licensing questions

Who licenses therapists in Massachusetts?: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions; Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers; Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
What are the license titles in Massachusetts?: Counselors: LMHC. Social workers: LICSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LCSW (pre-independent social work tier).
Is Massachusetts in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?: Massachusetts is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Massachusetts is not in PSYPACT as of 2026-08-14.
Does Emora work with clinicians in Massachusetts?: Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Massachusetts opens.

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