How long does it take to become an LMFT in Wyoming?

Typically 2.5–3.5 years: ~2 years for a master's degree plus 1.5–3 years for 3,000 supervised post-degree hours and the AMFTRB exam.

Can I do supervision via telehealth?

Yes, with supervisor approval documented in your supervision plan. All 100 hours must be synchronous face-to-face (video or in-person).

I have a counseling degree, not MFT. Can I get LMFT licensure?

Possibly. The Board evaluates related field degrees case-by-case for substantial equivalency. Contact the Board for a preliminary credential evaluation before applying.

Does Wyoming have an MFT compact?

No. No national LMFT compact exists. Out-of-state LMFTs must apply for full Wyoming licensure through reciprocity or examination.

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Moderate ComplexityComing SoonProvisional Marriage and Family Therapist (PMFT) → Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Wyoming PMFT → LMFT Supervision Requirements

Everything you need to know about completing your 3,000 supervised hours to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wyoming.

Total Hours

3,000

Calendar Minimum

18 months

Supervision

100

Direct Hours Floor

1,200

Why This State Is Complex

Wyoming's MFT licensure is straightforward with a single 3,000-hour supervised pathway. The primary complexity is limited in-state COAMFTE-accredited MFT programs and the absence of a national LMFT compact.

Key Requirements at a Glance

Master's or Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (60+ semester hours) from COAMFTE, CACREP-MCFC, or substantially equivalent program

3,000 post-degree hours of supervised clinical experience over 18–36 months

1,200 hours minimum of direct client contact in couples, family, and individual work

100 hours of face-to-face individual or triadic clinical supervision by a DQCS

Pass the AMFTRB National MFT Examination during provisional period

Supervision plan required; group supervision does not count

Provisional PMFT license valid for 36 months

No hour reductions for doctorates, exam passage, or post-graduate credits

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Completing a related field degree (counseling, psychology) and expecting it to satisfy MFT requirements without Board evaluation

Assuming practicum hours count toward post-degree hours—they do not

Using group supervision—only individual or triadic counts

Missing the 36-month provisional license deadline

Not recognizing that no national LMFT compact exists for multi-state practice

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