Welcome to Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Please contact us with any questions via email cou@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.
In accordance with House Bill 767, the IDAPA Rule changes for this Board will become effective on July 1, 2024. You can learn more about the Rule changes by visiting https://dopl.idaho.gov/rulemaking-2023/.
One of the more significant changes is the number of continuing education hours and specified topics. The Rule change will require 12 units be completed in the 24 months preceding renewal: 6 hours in ethics, 3 hours in boundaries, and 3 hours in suicide assessment or intervention.
Information regarding changes to Supervision Registration can be found on the Guidance tab below. Additionally, licensees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the following statutory changes: Senate Bill 1352, Senate Bill 1329, Senate Bill 1247a, along with any other statutory changes germane to the profession.
To apply for the Interstate Mental or Behavioral Telehealth Registration click here.
Additional Board Information
COUNSELOR AND CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR EXAMINATION
The National Counselor Examination (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) are now offered via computer at various locations around the country.
To register for the NCE or NCMHCE click https://www.cce-global.org/.
Q: How do I send my exam scores to the Board?
A: You may contact NBCC to request your test score to be sent to the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY EXAMINATION
The exam is through the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB).
You must submit the Intent to Sit for the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination application, fee, and official transcripts showing the date the master’s degree has been conferred at least two (2) weeks prior to the AMFTRB application deadline for the exam which you are planning to take.
Information regarding the exam can be found by clicking the following links:
Q: What information should be on a Consent Form?
A: Please review the Informed Consent Guidelines.
Q: Will the Board issue a temporary license?
A: No. Temporary licenses are not issued.
To make an online disciplinary actions payment, please click here.
| Name | Position | Expiration | Original Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor | |||
| Theresa Ann Bradford | Public Member | July 1, 2026 | July 20, 2022 |
| Dennis M. Baughman | LCPC | July 1, 2025 | September 29, 2015 |
| Tami S. Kammer | LCPC/LMFT | July 1, 2025 | July 17, 2017 |
| Spencer Zitzman | Marriage/Family Therapist | July 1, 2027 | July 22, 2019 |
| Anna J Krzemieniecki | Counselor/Educator | July 1, 2028 | January 15, 2023 |
Related Links:
What does a regulatory Board do? How to Become a Board Member?The following list includes web page links or other information regarding professional, educational, and governmental documents or entities that may be of interest.
For those seeking information regarding Drug and Alcohol Certification. Please contact the IDAHO BOARD OF ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION (IBADCC)
AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (ACA)
ASSOCIATION OF MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY REGULATORY BOARDS (AMFTRB)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION for MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY (AAMFT)
NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFIED COUNSELORS (NBCC)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COUNSELING BOARDS (AASCB)
ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION (ACES)
The license/registration issued
to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain
activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes
lost or destroyed, you may print a new copy through your Online Services account.
APPLICANT: LPC & LCPC
APPLICATION FEE 100.00
ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE 100.00
APPLICANT: ASSOCIATE MFT & LICENSED MFT
APPLICATION FEE 100.00
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 25.00
ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE 100.00
INTERN APPLICATION 25.00
RENEWAL: LPC, LCPC, LAMFT AND LMFT
LICENSE RENEWAL – CURRENT YEAR 120.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY – CURRENT YEAR 35.00
OTHER FEES:
DUPLICATE LICENSE FEE 10.00
CERTIFICATION FEE 10.00