Who licenses therapists in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

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

How to become a therapist in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island is a Counseling Compact member. Rhode Island is a PSYPACT member.

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Rhode Island 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

Counseling Compact

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.

Rhode Island licensing questions

Who licenses therapists in Rhode Island?: Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?: Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: Associate or provisional license under supervision.
Is Rhode Island in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?: Rhode Island is a Counseling Compact member. Rhode Island is a PSYPACT member.
Does Emora work with clinicians in Rhode Island?: Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Rhode Island opens.

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