How much supervision does an LMFT in Alaska require?

at least 100 hours individual supervision + 100 hours individual or group (200 total)

Is there a time limit for completing the hours in Alaska?

Supervised-practice license expires four years from issuance; board will extend for reasonable cause or excusable neglect (12 AAC 19.200(h))

Which exams are required for an LMFT in Alaska?

National MFT Examination (AMFTRB) + state jurisprudence (open-book written) exam, 90% pass; rule 12 AAC 19.110(e) still names the former administrator, Professional Examination Service

Can I be supervised by video in Alaska?

Yes by video, but the supervisor needs a state-specific supervisor credential and the board must approve the arrangement first. Telesupervision is expressly contemplated as "stand-alone" or alongside in-person supervision. The supervisor must have 4 hours of teletherapy training, judge it appropriate, and tell the supervisee in writing about the risks. No in-person share is set.

Alaska requirements

LMFT requirements in Alaska

What it takes to become a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Alaska: 1,700 hours of direct client contact, plus supervision, time limits, exams and whether you can be supervised by video. Every figure is sourced to the state board and dated.

Sourced to Alaska Board of Marital and Family TherapyChecked September 25, 2026Not individually reviewed by a clinicianAbout this site

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (marriage and family therapist) · Alaska · regulated by Alaska Board of Marital and Family Therapy · high confidence

Pre-license credential	Marital and family therapy associate (license for supervised practice)
Supervised experience	post-degree supervised practice including 1,700 hours of clinical contact with couples, individuals, and families
Direct client contact	1,700 hours clinical contact with couples, individuals, and families
Supervision	at least 100 hours individual supervision + 100 hours individual or group (200 total)
Time limit	Supervised-practice license expires four years from issuance; board will extend for reasonable cause or excusable neglect (12 AAC 19.200(h))
Exams	National MFT Examination (AMFTRB) + state jurisprudence (open-book written) exam, 90% pass; rule 12 AAC 19.110(e) still names the former administrator, Professional Examination Service

Supervision

How much: at least 100 hours individual supervision + 100 hours individual or group (200 total)
Group supervision: Up to 100 of 200 hours may be group; group supervisor may be LPC, LMFT, psychiatrist, psych APRN, psychologist or LCSW
Who may supervise: Individual: LMFT licensed in AK, 5 continuous years practice, 6 CE hrs supervision in last 2 yrs. Group: listed licensee with 5 yrs

When hours count and what to keep

Before your degree: Not counted: 'after receiving a degree'
Paperwork: Proposed supervision plan with associate application; supervisor verifies experience on department form; Form 08-4933 (license by examination) with jurisprudence questionnaire; supervision log with weekly accounting (plan form 08-4378d)

Can you be supervised remotely in Alaska?

Yes by video, but the supervisor needs a state-specific supervisor credential and the board must approve the arrangement first. What shapes this: state-only supervisor credential, prior board approval.

Video supervision: Telesupervision is expressly contemplated as "stand-alone" or alongside in-person supervision. The supervisor must have 4 hours of teletherapy training, judge it appropriate, and tell the supervisee in writing about the risks. No in-person share is set.
Supervisor licensed in Alaska? required
Supervisor credential: Board approval as a supervisor. Individual supervision: an Alaska LMFT (AS 08.63.100) with 5 continuous years of practice and 6 hours of supervision education in the last 2 years. Group supervision: an Alaska-licensed LPC, LMFT, psychiatrist, psychiatric APRN, psychologist or clinical social worker.
Board approval first: The associate submits a proposed supervision plan for board approval and must hold the associate license before accruing any hours in Alaska.
If you live outside Alaska: Treating a client physically in Alaska requires Alaska licensure, wherever the provider is. Providing services from inside Alaska also requires licensure, wherever the client is. An out-of-state associate may therefore treat Alaska clients only while holding the Alaska associate license.

The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.

Where the rules are unclear

Alaska’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:

Do asynchronous or telephone-only telesupervision sessions (contemplated in 12 AAC 19.210(e)(7)) count toward the AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C) supervision hours?

In the board’s own words

“has practiced supervised marital and family therapy in this state or another jurisdiction, including 1,700 hours of clinical contact with couples, individuals, and families” — AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C)✓ matched in the source

“(i) 100 hours of individual supervision approved by the board; and (ii) 100 hours of either individual or group supervision” — AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C)✓ matched in the source

“A license for supervised practice expires four years from the date of issuance but may be extended” — AS 08.63.110(c)✓ matched in the source

“verification of passage of the national examination in Marital and Family Therapy administered by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards” — Form 08-4378 (Rev. 07/01/2025) instructions✓ matched in the source

“technologies may augment traditional in-person supervision or be used as stand-alone supervision” — 12 AAC 19 official text (akleg.gov), 12 AAC 19.200, 19.210, 19.405, 19.410✓ matched in the source

“determine that telesupervision is appropriate for a supervisee considering the supervisee's professional, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs” — 12 AAC 19 official text (akleg.gov), 12 AAC 19.200, 19.210, 19.405, 19.410✓ matched in the source

“be licensed under this chapter” — AS 08.63.110-.120 official statute (akleg.gov)✓ matched in the source

“A person may not supervise a person under this chapter unless approved by the board to be a supervisor.” — AS 08.63.110-.120 official statute (akleg.gov)✓ matched in the source

“documentation of having practiced as a licensed marital and family therapist for five continuous years” — 12 AAC 19 official text (akleg.gov), 12 AAC 19.200, 19.210, 19.405, 19.410✓ matched in the source

“in a clinic, social service agency, or other setting approved by the board.” — AS 08.63.110-.120 official statute (akleg.gov)✓ matched in the source

“may practice under supervision in a clinic, social service agency, or private marital and family therapy practice.” — 12 AAC 19 official text (akleg.gov), 12 AAC 19.200, 19.210, 19.405, 19.410✓ matched in the source

“shall submit to the board for its approval a proposed plan for satisfying the supervision requirements” — AS 08.63.110-.120 official statute (akleg.gov)✓ matched in the source

3 more quotes are in the state explorer.

Other licenses in Alaska

Sources

Checked against Alaska Board of Marital and Family Therapy’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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