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Clinical Supervision Requirements by State

Every state sets its own rules for clinical supervision — who can supervise, how many hours are required, what documentation boards expect, and how to become an approved supervisor. We've compiled detailed guides for 50 states covering LCSW, LPC, and LMFT supervision pathways.

Disclaimer: State licensing requirements change. The information on these pages is intended as a general reference and was last reviewed in February 2026. Always verify current requirements directly with your state licensing board before making decisions about your supervision.

Select Your State

Each state page covers supervisee hour requirements, supervisor qualifications, documentation standards, virtual supervision policies, and how to become a clinical supervisor in that state. Click your state below.

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

What Each State Page Covers

  • Licensing board overview: Which board(s) regulate clinical supervision in the state, with direct links
  • Supervised experience requirements: Total hours, direct/indirect breakdowns, individual vs. group ratios for LCSW, LPC, and LMFT pathways
  • Supervisor qualifications: Licensure, experience minimums, and training required to become an approved clinical supervisor
  • Documentation requirements: What boards expect supervisors to document for each supervision meeting
  • Virtual supervision policies: Whether the state allows telehealth supervision and under what conditions
  • How to become a clinical supervisor: Step-by-step supervisor qualification pathways for each license type

Why State Requirements Matter

Clinical supervision is not standardized across the United States. A supervisor in California follows different rules than a supervisor in Texas or Ohio. Getting the details wrong can mean rejected hours, delayed licensure, or board complaints. Knowing your state's rules is not optional.

These pages are designed for both supervisors and clinicians working toward independent licensure who need a clear, organized reference for what their state licensing board expects. If you're a supervisor taking on your first supervisee, or a clinician choosing a supervisor, start with your state's page.

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