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Iowa licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science (Iowa Department of Health and Human Services). 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 Iowa Board of Behavioral Science (Iowa Department of Health and Human Services).
Reportedly requires a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy or a related field with required MFT coursework and supervised practicum, under Iowa Administrative Code 645. 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 under board-approved supervision before independent licensure. Verify exact hour totals, direct-contact minimums, 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+); some sources list Iowa among early MFT-portability/compact adopters, but this could not be confirmed from an official board source and is treated conservatively as not a member. Verify current MFT compact status with the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science 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 Iowa Board of Behavioral Science (Iowa Department of Health and Human Services).
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science (Iowa Department of Health and Human Services).
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.