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Hawaii licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing (Marriage and Family Therapist Program). Licensure generally requires a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (or a closely related field with MFT coursework), a period of post-degree supervised clinical experience, and a passing score on the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination. Verify current licensing, MFT Licensure Compact, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing (Marriage and Family Therapist Program).
Reportedly requires a graduate (master's or doctoral) degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field from an accredited institution, with specified MFT coursework and supervised practicum documented via course catalog descriptions and syllabi. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Board.
Reportedly requires passing the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination administered by AMFTRB. Verify the required examination with the Board.
Reportedly requires post-degree supervised clinical experience (commonly cited as roughly two years / approximately 3,000 hours, including direct client-contact and supervision minimums) under a qualified supervisor. Verify exact hour totals and supervisor qualifications with the Board.
The state has not enacted the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Compact. Marriage and family therapists must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and any compact privilege held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
The Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Compact (AMFTRB, mftcompact.org) is new (2024+); no official Hawaii board source confirming enactment was found, so it is treated as not a member. Verify current MFT compact status with the Hawaii PVL and at mftcompact.org.
License portability may be available by endorsement and, where the state participates, through the MFT Licensure Compact. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing (Marriage and Family Therapist Program).
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing (Marriage and Family Therapist Program).
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Marriage and family therapist licensing laws, board rules, education and examination requirements, MFT Licensure Compact participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state licensing board.