How to become a therapist in Utah.
Utah uses CMHC for clinical mental health counselors with the ACMHC associate tier. Utah is in the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.
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License titles
- Counselors
- CMHC
- Social workers
- LCSW
- MFTs
- LMFT
- Psychologists
- Licensed Psychologist
- Supervised tier
- ACMHC, CSW, AMFT
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.
Utah licensing questions
- Who licenses therapists in Utah?
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
- What are the license titles in Utah?
- Counselors: CMHC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: ACMHC, CSW, AMFT.
- Is Utah in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?
- Utah is a Counseling Compact member. Utah is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
- Does Emora work with clinicians in Utah?
- Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Utah opens.
Licensed in Utah? We are coming.
We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Utah opens.