Who licenses therapists in Washington?

Washington State Department of Health. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.

What are the license titles in Washington?

Counselors: LMHC. Social workers: LICSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LMHCA, LSWAIC, LMFTA.

Is Washington in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

Washington is a Counseling Compact member. Washington is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.

How to become a therapist in Washington.

Washington uses LMHC and LICSW, with associate credentials for supervised practice. Washington is in the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.

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Board

Washington State Department of Health

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License titles

Counselors: LMHC
Social workers: LICSW
MFTs: LMFT
Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist
Supervised tier: LMHCA, LSWAIC, LMFTA

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.

Washington licensing questions

Who licenses therapists in Washington?: Washington State Department of Health. Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
What are the license titles in Washington?: Counselors: LMHC. Social workers: LICSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LMHCA, LSWAIC, LMFTA.
Is Washington in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?: Washington is a Counseling Compact member. Washington is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
Does Emora work with clinicians in Washington?: Not yet. We open new states each quarter. Apply now and you will hear from us first when Washington opens.

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