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Welcome to Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

Phase 1 of DOPL’s new licensing system is now online. See details here.

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:

Your Exam Roadmap – AMFTRB

Scheduling Your Exam

English Language Learner Special Arrangements Request Form

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. 

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To make an online disciplinary actions payment, please click here.

NamePositionExpirationOriginal Appointment
Theresa Ann BradfordPublic MemberJuly 1, 2026July 20, 2022
Dennis M. BaughmanLCPCJuly 1, 2025September 29, 2015
Tami S. KammerLCPS/LMFTJuly 1, 2025July 17, 2017
Spencer ZitzmanMarriage/Family TherapistJuly 1, 2027July 22, 2019
Lea K WilliamsCounselorJuly 1, 2026November 16, 2022
Anna J KrzemienieckiCounselor/EducatorJuly 1, 2028January 15, 2023

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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

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