Who licenses therapists in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.

What are the license titles in Wisconsin?

Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LPC-IT, APSW, LMFT-IT.

Is Wisconsin in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?

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

Does Emora work with clinicians in Wisconsin?

Yes. Emora books Wisconsin clinicians with children and families today. See the Wisconsin clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.

How to become a therapist in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin licenses mental health professions through DSPS with in-training tiers (LPC-IT, LMFT-IT) and the APSW social work tier. Wisconsin is in the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT.

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Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

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License titles

Counselors: LPC
Social workers: LCSW
MFTs: LMFT
Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist
Supervised tier: LPC-IT, APSW, LMFT-IT

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PSYPACT

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Social Work Compact

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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.

Wisconsin licensing questions

Who licenses therapists in Wisconsin?: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Each board publishes its own hours, exam, and fee schedule.
What are the license titles in Wisconsin?: Counselors: LPC. Social workers: LCSW. Marriage and family therapists: LMFT. Psychologists: Licensed Psychologist. Supervised tier: LPC-IT, APSW, LMFT-IT.
Is Wisconsin in the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT?: Wisconsin is a Counseling Compact member. Wisconsin is a PSYPACT member. The Social Work Compact has been enacted; practice privileges follow the compact commission timeline.
Does Emora work with clinicians in Wisconsin?: Yes. Emora books Wisconsin clinicians with children and families today. See the Wisconsin clinician page for the licenses we accept and the hours families book.

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