Who licenses therapists in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?

Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.

Is New Hampshire in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

New Hampshire is a Counseling Compact member. New Hampshire is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.

How to become a therapist in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire 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. New Hampshire is a Counseling Compact member. New Hampshire is a PSYPACT member.

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New Hampshire state licensing board(s) for counseling, social work, MFT, and psychology

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License titles

Counselors: LPC
Social workers: LCSW
MFTs: LMFT
Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist
Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision

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PSYPACT

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Social Work Compact

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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.

New Hampshire licensing questions

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

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