STOP! Please, review this information before you proceed with your online application.
To expedite the processing of ONLINE applications for licensure, applicants can now upload many of the required supporting documents required to apply for certification or registration by using the new documents upload feature in the online application portal. Please be sure to download the full instructions located in the online application portal when you apply for more information about this feature. Documents you wish to upload must be uploaded prior to submitting your online application fee. It is preferred that supplemental documents be provided to the Board in PDF file format.
It is strongly recommended that you review the Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy and the LMFT Licensure Process Handbook before submitting your application for evaluation.
What is the difference between the online application types?
All application fees are non-refundable. Please ensure that you are completing the correct application before moving forward with payment.
Retain a copy of your application materials for your records. After one year, all incomplete application files will be destroyed as outlined in the Library of Virginia records retention and disposition schedules.
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Virginia Board of Counseling
Email: Coun@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Terry R. Tinsley, PhD, LPC, LMFT, CSOTP, Chairperson