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Oklahoma licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). 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 Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL).
A Board-approved graduate degree in marital and family therapy (or a mental health/behavioral science/counseling-related field with content equivalency) from a regionally accredited institution, reportedly including coursework across required knowledge areas and a practicum/internship of at least approximately 300 hours. Verify exact education requirements with the Board.
Applicants reportedly must pass the national Marital and Family Therapy Examination (AMFTRB) and an Oklahoma state/jurisprudence examination. Verify the required examination(s) with the Board.
Approximately two years of supervised experience, reportedly including about 1,000 hours of direct client contact and approximately 150 hours of supervision (with a portion involving couples/families/groups). Verify exact hour requirements 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.
Oklahoma has not enacted the MFT Licensure Compact; no enacted MFT compact currently exists nationally. Verify current compact status with the Board and 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 Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL).
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL).
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.