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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
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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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