What states don't require licenses to practice psycho therapy?

Answer 1

It's a difficult question because the rules vary from state to state. Most states license professionals and indicate that psychotherapy is part of the scope of practise for those professionals. In Florida, for example, psychotherapy can be practised by physicians, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counsellors and nurses. But there is no definition of what psychotherapy is! New York and Washington are quite strict about needing a professional license. However, in Minnesota, you can practise psychotherapy without a license, as long as you provide your client with a "Bill of Rights" and you can "voluntarily" register with the department of health. In Vermont, they keep a "roster" of non-regulated individuals who practise psychotherapy and they have to agree to practise within established standards of professional conduct. But you don't need a license. So there's at least two - Minnesota and Vermont. Really, you'd have to go state by state to figure out the legislation in each one. You'd think somebody would have done that, but if they did, I couldn't find it. The link below is a start, anyway.

Answer 2

Every state requires a license to practice psychotherapy legally.

Answer 3

None.