How many hours do I need for an LMFT in Georgia?

Associate path: two years full-time post-master's experience or equivalent, ≥1,500 direct clinical hours (statute; rule still says 2,000). Non-associate master's path: three years, ≥1,800 direct (statute; rule 2,500)

How much supervision does an LMFT in Georgia require?

100 hours (associate path); 200 hours (non-associate master's path); at least 5 hours of supervision concurrent with each 100 hours of direct clinical experience (2019 rule text)

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

5 years; associates may practise ≤5 years

Which exams are required for an LMFT in Georgia?

AMFTRB Examination in Marital and Family Therapy (taken for the associate license; no retake for LMFT)

Can I be supervised by video in Georgia?

Mostly, with some limits. TeleMental Health rule permits supervision via technology-assisted media with the supervisee at a distant site; before telesupervising, the supervisor needs 9 CE hours (3 in supervising telemental health) and the supervisee's verbal and written consent. No in-person share stated.

Georgia requirements

LMFT requirements in Georgia

What it takes to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia: supervised experience over 2 years (associate path); 3 years (non-associate master's path), 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 Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists (Secretary of State)Checked September 25, 2026Not individually reviewed by a clinicianAbout this site

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (marriage and family therapist) · Georgia · regulated by Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists (Secretary of State) · medium confidence

Pre-license credential	LAMFT (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist)
Supervised experience	Associate path: two years full-time post-master's experience or equivalent, ≥1,500 direct clinical hours (statute; rule still says 2,000). Non-associate master's path: three years, ≥1,800 direct (statute; rule 2,500)
Direct client contact	1,500 hours direct clinical experience (associate path, statute); rule text still 2,000
Supervision	100 hours (associate path); 200 hours (non-associate master's path)
Minimum time	2 years (associate path); 3 years (non-associate master's path)
Time limit	5 years; associates may practise ≤5 years
Exams	AMFTRB Examination in Marital and Family Therapy (taken for the associate license; no retake for LMFT)

Supervision

How much: 100 hours (associate path); 200 hours (non-associate master's path)
How often: at least 5 hours of supervision concurrent with each 100 hours of direct clinical experience (2019 rule text)
Group supervision: at least 50 of 100 hours individual; max 50 group; group ≤6 supervisees, individual ≤2
Who may supervise: LMFT, LPC, LCSW, psychiatrist or psychologist licensed ≥3 yrs, or AAMFT Approved Supervisor / GA Board Approved MFT Supervisor (or one in training)

When hours count and what to keep

Before your degree: not counted on the associate path; the non-associate path may count 1 year of approved practicum (before or after the degree)
Paperwork: Contract for post-graduate experience and supervision (registered with Board)

Can you be supervised remotely in Georgia?

Mostly, with some limits. What shapes this: prior board approval.

Video supervision: TeleMental Health rule permits supervision via technology-assisted media with the supervisee at a distant site; before telesupervising, the supervisor needs 9 CE hours (3 in supervising telemental health) and the supervisee's verbal and written consent. No in-person share stated.
Supervisor licensed in Georgia? other: LMFT/LPC/LCSW/psychologist/psychiatrist (state not specified); Board may approve an out-of-jurisdiction MFT designated an approved supervisor there
Supervisor credential: AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Georgia Board Approved MFT Supervisor (or in training) is one route; telesupervisors need 9 TMH CE hours.
Board approval first: AMFT must obtain Board approval of a Contract for Post-Graduate Experience and Supervision (updated within 30 days of starting employment/supervision; changes approved within 30 days).

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.

Recent and pending changes

Statute amended by HB 972 (2022), HB 76 (2023), SB 373 (2024): associate path 1,500 direct + 100 supervision; non-associate 1,800 (1,500 MFT) + 200; doctoral 1,000 (700 post-master's) + 100. Official rule 135-5-.06 (as archived 7/28/2026) still says 2,000 / 2,500 / 1,500. The April 4, 2025 proposal to change the rule to 1,500 was not in the official text as of 7/28/2026.

Where the rules are unclear

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

Statute 43-10A-13(a)(2)(A) requires 1,500 direct clinical hours on the associate path, but rule 135-5-.06 still requires 2,000 (and 2,500 vs statute 1,800 on the non-associate path; 1,500 vs 1,000 doctoral). Which figure does the Board apply?

In the board’s own words

“which shall include a minimum of 1,500 hours of direct clinical experience and 100 hours of supervision of such experience” — O.C.G.A. § 43-10A-13(a)(2)(A) (2025)✓ checked by hand

“shall be completed within a period of not less than two years and not more than five years” — O.C.G.A. § 43-10A-13(a)(2)(A) (2025)✓ checked by hand

“A minimum of 5 hours of such supervision must have been obtained concurrent with each 100 hours of direct clinical experience.” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.06 (official text, 7/2026)✓ matched in the source

“Such experience shall have been in the practice of marriage and family therapy, and shall include a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct clinical experience.” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.06 (official text, 7/2026)✓ matched in the source

“Any post-graduate experience or supervision obtained by an associate marriage and family therapist without Board approval may not be applied toward licensure” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.05 (official text, 7/2026)✓ matched in the source

“means the delivery of supervision via technology-assisted media by a supervisor at one site while the supervisee is located at a distant site.” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-11-.01(a)(7), (b)(2) TeleMental Health, via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“Prior to the delivery of supervision via telemental health, the supervisor shall have obtained a minimum of nine” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-11-.01(a)(7), (b)(2) TeleMental Health, via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“the supervisor at the distant site shall inform the supervisee that TeleMental Health will be used and obtain verbal and written consent” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-11-.01(a)(7), (b)(2) TeleMental Health, via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“designated an approved marriage and family therapy supervisor in another jurisdiction” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.05(1)(a)-(c) (Associate Marriage and Family Therapists), official R&R text archived 7/28/2026✓ matched in the source

“Directors may not provide direction to family members.” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.05(1)(a)-(c) (Associate Marriage and Family Therapists), official R&R text archived 7/28/2026✓ matched in the source

“submit an updated Contract for Post-Graduate Experience and Supervision to the Board for approval within thirty (30) days of securing post-graduate employment” — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-5-.05(1)(a)-(c) (Associate Marriage and Family Therapists), official R&R text archived 7/28/2026✓ matched in the source

Other licenses in Georgia

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Checked against Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists (Secretary of State)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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