Who licenses therapists in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors; Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.

What are the license titles in Pennsylvania?

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

Is Pennsylvania in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

Pennsylvania is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Pennsylvania is a PSYPACT member.

How to become a therapist in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania licenses counselors, social workers, and MFTs under one board and psychologists under another. Pennsylvania is in PSYPACT; Counseling Compact status should be verified with the board.

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Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Pennsylvania State Board of 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

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.

Pennsylvania licensing questions

Who licenses therapists in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors; Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
What are the license titles in Pennsylvania?: Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.
Is Pennsylvania in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?: Pennsylvania is not in the Counseling Compact as of 2026-08-14. Pennsylvania is a PSYPACT member.
Does Emora work with clinicians in Pennsylvania?: Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Pennsylvania opens.

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