Who licenses therapists in North Dakota?

North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

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

Is North Dakota in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

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

How to become a therapist in North Dakota.

North Dakota 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. North Dakota is a Counseling Compact member. North Dakota is a PSYPACT member.

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North Dakota 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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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.

North Dakota licensing questions

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

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