Do indirect hours count toward LMHC in Florida?

No. Florida requires all 1,500 hours to be face-to-face psychotherapy with clients. Administrative, paperwork, and other indirect activities do not count.

What is the alternating supervision pattern in Florida?

Florida requires individual and group supervision to alternate in a 1:1 pattern. You cannot do two consecutive group sessions or two consecutive individual sessions.

How long is my Florida intern registration valid?

Your RMHCI registration is valid for 5 years from the registration date. If you don't complete licensure within 5 years, you must retake the exam before re-registering.

Can I do supervision over video in Florida?

Yes, up to 50% of supervision can use electronic methods. However, the first supervision session must be in-person, and at least 50% of all supervision must remain in-person throughout.

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Florida RMHCI → LMHC Supervision Requirements

Florida's alternating individual/group supervision pattern and 100-week minimum make tracking essential.

Total Hours

1,500

Calendar Minimum

24 months (100 weeks)

Supervision

100

Direct Hours Floor

1,500 (all must be face-to-face)

Why This State Is Complex

Florida requires all 1,500 hours to be face-to-face psychotherapy (no indirect hours count). The mandatory alternating individual/group supervision pattern, biweekly frequency, and 1:15 supervision ratio create multiple tracking requirements.

Key Requirements at a Glance

1,500 hours ALL face-to-face psychotherapy (no indirect hours)

100 weeks minimum (approximately 24 months)

100 supervision hours minimum

Supervision every 2 weeks minimum

Individual and group supervision must ALTERNATE (1:1 pattern)

1 hour supervision per 15 hours psychotherapy worked

50% must be in-person; first session must be in-person

Group: 3–6 interns; Individual: max 2 interns per supervisor

Max 25 interns per supervisor

NCMHCE exam, Laws & Rules (8 hrs), HIV/AIDS (3 hrs), Domestic Violence (2 hrs) required

Intern registration valid for 5 years

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Counting indirect hours — Florida requires ALL 1,500 hours to be face-to-face psychotherapy

Not alternating individual and group supervision sessions

Exceeding 50% electronic supervision

Forgetting the first supervision session must be in-person

Not completing mandatory coursework (Laws & Rules, HIV/AIDS, DV) before applying

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