How to become a therapist in Michigan.
Michigan issues limited licenses (LLPC, LLMSW, LLMFT) for supervised practice before full licensure. Michigan is in PSYPACT.
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Board
- Michigan Board of Counseling
- Michigan Board of Social Work
- Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Michigan Board of Psychology
License titles
- Counselors
- LPC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- LLPC, LLMSW, LLMFT
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.
Michigan licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Michigan?
- Michigan Board of Counseling; Michigan Board of Social Work; Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy; Michigan Board of Psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Michigan?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LLPC, LLMSW, LLMFT.
- Is Michigan in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Michigan is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Michigan is a PSYPACT member.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Michigan?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Michigan opens.
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We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Michigan opens.