Marriage and Family Therapists
The Board issues the following credentials pertaining to practice of marriage and family therapy:
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and
Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
*Update* MFT Regulations
Subtitle 58 BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS
Notice of Final Action
On October 23, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted:
(1) Amendments to Regulation .04 under COMAR 10.58.01 General Regulations; and
(2) Amendments to Regulation .06 under COMAR 10.58.08 Marriage and Family Therapists—Requirements for Licensure.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:12 Md. R. 624—625 (June 13, 2025), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.
Effective Date: November 24, 2025.
10.58.08 Marriage and Family Therapists—Requirements for Licensure
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§17-101, 17-205, 17-301, 17-303, 17-306, 17-308, 17-309, 17-507, and 17-509, Annotated Code of Maryland
.06 Licensure Eligibility: Out-of-State Applicants.
A. (proposed text unchanged)
B. Waiver of Examination. The Board may shall waive any examination the requirements for an applicant who satisfies the Board that the applicant:
(1) Obtained licensure in a state or country that grants a similar endorsement to licensees of this State; and to pass a national certification examination; and
(2) Meets Who meets the qualifications otherwise required by Health Occupations Article, Title 17, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter.
Applications
Pre Application
LGMFT: Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist
LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
Approved Supervisors
