How to become a therapist in Texas.
Texas licenses counselors, social workers, MFTs, and psychologists under one council, BHEC. Associates practice under a board-approved supervisor and log post-graduate hours toward independent licensure. Texas is in both the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.
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License titles
- Counselors
- LPC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- LPC Associate, LMSW, LMFT Associate
Counseling Compact
Member
PSYPACT
Member
Social Work Compact
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.
Texas licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Texas?
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC). Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Texas?
- Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LPC Associate, LMSW, LMFT Associate.
- Is Texas in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Texas is a Counseling Compact member. Texas is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Texas?
- Yes. Emora books Texas clinicians with children and families today. See the Texas clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.
Licensed in Texas? Families are waiting.
Apply to Emora Health. You see your per-session pay inside the application, and you hear back within 48 hours. Less than 7% of applicants are accepted.