Marriage Therapist

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Individuals must have a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy from an approved school. Individuals must have a minimum of 2 calendar years of full-time marriage and family therapy, 1,000 hours of which must be direct client contact. Individuals must pass the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards and pay the required fee.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Military and veterans
Expedited processing is available for military and spouses

Issuing body

Department
Department of Health
Address
101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
Agency website
http://www.doh.wa.gov
Last updated
September 9, 2024

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Source and verification

This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.

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