Additional Resources
Knowing what to do, in what order, how long to wait, and how much it will cost to get licensed can all be so stressful! These checklists are meant to help streamline the process so you can just focus on studying and becoming a licensed therapist. The above checklists are for Associates who just completed their 3,000 hours either as an APCC or an AMFT.
Included in each checklist:
Detailed, step by step instructions to get you from your 3,000th hour all the way through receiving your official license through the BBS, specific to your licensure
Tips for assembling your paperwork for the BBS
General timeline for how long each step takes (getting your hours approved, signing up for the test, receiving your new license number, etc)
An estimated guideline for how much money to set aside for the entire process so you don’t get surprised by any fees