AMFTRB is…
The Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) is the association of state licensing boards governing the regulation of LMFTs. We develop and administer the MFT National Examination, which jurisdictions use as one of the requirements for licensing candidates. We coordinate among state boards to develop policy guidelines for regulatory issues, two of which address what a licensing board should consider when promulgating rules and laws on mobility for licensees and teletherapy practice. We support our 53-member boards (all states, the District of Columbia, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands, and Guam) in their mandate to protect the public by establishing initial licensure requirements, ensuring clinical competency of licensees, managing renewals, handling disciplinary action, and revising statutes and regulations.
To this end, we provide a variety of services, including serving as a clearinghouse for information and research, administering and maintaining the Marriage and Family Therapy National exam, and facilitating communication among our stakeholders. In addition, the members of AMFTRB continually explore current regulatory issues, such as telemental health and licensure portability, offering suggestions and guidelines to assist regulators as they make important decisions that impact the profession of marriage and family therapy.
Support of National Exam Candidates
Navigating mental health boards and the mechanics of taking the exam can be challenging, so we have provided a number of resources on this website to assist those planning to take the exam now or in the future.
Valuable Resources for Candidates
- Find your state’s/jurisdiction’s board contact information
- The Exam Roadmap will walk a candidate through the entire process
- The FAQs will answer all the questions about registering, scheduling, and the distribution of scores
- The Detailed Exam Overview will get into the contents of the exam and how it is scored
- The Handbook for Candidates (PDF) is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the exam process
- State Board Resources features a detailed chart of board contact information and requirements
