We know the license application process is not easy. MaMHCA provides several services to students and new clinicians seeking support in this endeavor. Before requesting our assistance, please do the following:
Complete the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam
For more information, please explore our Licensure Exam Services.
Read the License Application Material Posted on the AMH Website
Many Application qualification and completion questions can be answered by reading the 262CMR section 2 Mass Regulations regarding LMHCs or downloading and beginning to complete the LMHC License Application Guide.
International Graduates should have their transcripts evaluated by WES or ECE before completing the Application. Your transcript must be sent from the graduate program directly to the evaluation service and the final educational evaluation must be sent directly to the Allied Board by the Evaluation service.
The license application is expensive, and it is even more expensive if your application is rejected and you have to reapply. This clinic, offered monthly, teaches you best practices to decrease the chances of application rejection. Do it right. Do it just once.
Check our continuing education calendar for upcoming License Application Clinics.
License Application Counseling
If you have followed all the above steps and still need one-on-one counseling on how to do the application, we’ve got you covered. To meet with one of our experienced trainers to go over your documentation get feedback specific to your experience and application click here: License Application Support Request
MaMHCA is proud of the dedication many of our members have made to give more to the profession.
In recognition of this dedication, MaMHCA is pleased to recognize our next Supervisor of the Month: Rob Lima, LMHC, PhD, RPT-S, MACCS
"I have been a professional counselor for over 20 years, and have experience working in schools, community behavioral health centers, universities, and group practice settings. As a supervisor, I meet you where you are to support your growth and development as a mental health counselor. I provide a safe, lively, and playful space for you to learn new skills and develop familiar ones, and to explore creative and playful approaches to counseling to meet the diverse needs of your clients.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced trauma, Play Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapies. In addition to providing supervision for LMHC candidates, I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and can supervise those who wish to become Registered Play Therapists through the Association for Play Therapy. I love counseling, supervision, play therapy, and teaching, and look forward to working with you!" -- Rob Lima