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Washington licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Washington State Department of Health (Marriage and Family Therapy 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 Washington State Department of Health (Marriage and Family Therapy program).
Qualifying graduate degree in marriage and family therapy or a related mental health field; a COAMFTE-accredited degree reportedly reduces the post-graduate supervised practice requirement. Applicants must also complete required HIV/AIDS and law/ethics training. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Department of Health.
Reportedly requires passing the AMFTRB national Marriage and Family Therapy Examination. Verify exact exam requirements with the Department of Health.
Approximately 3,000 hours of supervised experience over at least two years as an Associate (reportedly including at least 1,000 client contact hours, 500 with couples/families, and 200 hours of supervision). Verify exact hour and supervision requirements with the Department of Health.
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.
Washington does not appear to have enacted the MFT Licensure Compact (mftcompact.org); no confirmation of membership was found in official sources. Verify current compact status with the Department of Health 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 Washington State Department of Health (Marriage and Family Therapy program).
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Washington State Department of Health (Marriage and Family Therapy 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.