Licensure

In Tennessee, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist are regulated under the Department of Health-- Board of Professional Counselors and Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists.  

To contact the Regulatory Board and License Office: Email - Unit1HRB.Health@TN.GOV or Phone - 615-741-5735

Webpage: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board.html

Go to https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board/pcmft-board/licensure.html to obtain information about licensing in Tennessee.  From this Department of Health Web Site, you can obtain verification of any health related license in the state, and copies of the laws and rules and regulations that govern them.  Application forms and instructions for licenses are also available.  

1. Join us for our Annual Bridging the Gap Conference focused on students, postgrads, supervisors, and those who employ them. Those transferring from another state can also benefit from this full day in person conference that walks through all the key areas required for licensure in this state.

   • Next Conference: TBD 2026

   • Past Conferences:

     • Lee University, March 29, 2025

     • Richmont  Graduate University, April 13, 2024

     • Johnson University, October 1, 2022

2. Join us for our Quarterly TN License Q&A offered virtually for those who are registered to attend. Check out our Events Calendar to register.