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Changes to California MFT intern hours: An (updated) explainer

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In September 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 620, a Board of Behavioral Sciences-sponsored bill that will change how MFT intern hours are counted toward licensure. What is the new law, and why is it happening? This explainer is meant to answer the most common questions about the changes. (Ed. note: This was originally … Read more

The first interstate compact for counselor license reciprocity

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I’ve talked a fair amount in this blog about the need for better license portability across states. True license reciprocity, where one state automatically recognizes another state’s licensure, is rightly the long-term goal of some professional associations in mental health. (I’ve argued that telehealth will help us get there.)

MFT licensure: California

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Ah, the Golden State. Home to me and half the licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the country. And, in the eyes of the rest of the country, some pretty weird practices within the profession. MFT licensure in California looks a lot different here than it does everywhere else. And it shouldn’t have to, seeing … Read more

It’s time for national licensure laws in mental health

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State differences in license requirements are small and serve no meaningful purpose. Considering mental health care as interstate commerce would improve access to care for those in need.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Marriage and family therapy students and interns … Read more