Who licenses therapists in South Dakota?

South 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 South Dakota?

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

Is South Dakota in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

South Dakota is a Counseling Compact member. South 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 South Dakota.

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

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South 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.

South Dakota licensing questions

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

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