In Alabama, you can pursue the following Marriage and Family Therapy licensure tracks: associate licensure (LMFTA) prior to full licensure or independent licensure (LMFT). All MFT licensure in the state of Alabama is managed through the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy. You can visit their main website here.
Associate Licensure (LMFTA)
To read about licensure requirements for an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Alabama, please read Ala. Admin. Code r. 536-X-4-.02
How to apply: Associate Application with Instructions
Independent Licensure (LMFT)
To read about licensure requirements for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Alabama, please read Ala. Admin. Code r. 536-X-2-.02
How to apply: LMFT Application with Instructions
Intern Licensure (LMFTI)
If you have not received the 500 required client hours to apply for associate license, you can apply for a post-graduate intern license. To read about licensure requirements for an Intern Marriage and Family Therapist in Alabama, please read Ala. Admin. Code r. 536-X-4-.01
How to apply: Intern Application with Instructions