How to Track Your LMFT Supervised Hours in California
The BBS A/B/C hour structure, weekly caps, pre/post-degree rules, and supervision requirements explained step by step.
California LMFT Hours Requirements: The Complete 2025 Guide
Every hour minimum, maximum, and deadline you need to know to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
BBS Form 37A-525: The Weekly Log of Experience Hours
A field-by-field walkthrough of the BBS weekly log of experience hours for California AMFTs and Trainees.
LMFT vs. LCSW in California: Which Path Is Right for You?
Education, supervised hours, scope of practice, salary, and clinical fit compared side by side.
The 90-Day Rule for AMFTs in California
What it is, who qualifies, the Live Scan requirement, and how to protect every hour between graduation and your AMFT registration.
AMFT Registration Process in California: Step-by-Step
Form 37A-301, Live Scan fingerprinting, the $150 fee, and the full application timeline — everything new MFT graduates need.
How to Track LCSW Clinical Hours in California
3,000 hours, 2,000 direct clinical, 750 psychotherapy, LCSW-specific supervision — the complete ASW hour tracking guide.
You Got Your ASW Number: 6 Things to Do in Week One
A first-week action checklist for newly registered ASWs — confirm your supervisor, sign your agreement, and start every hour counting toward LCSW.
What Counts as Clinical Hours for LCSW in California
The 2,000 clinical minimum, the 750 psychotherapy subset, the other 1,250 clinical hours, and what's non-clinical — the ASW definitions that get miscounted.
How Long Does the BBS Take to Issue Your ASW Number?
Why there's no single processing-time number, what drives the wait, and how to use the waiting room productively while your ASW registration clears.
Do You Actually Need an LCSW? Clinical vs Macro Paths
An honest split: clinical social work (LCSW required) vs macro social work (no clinical license needed), so you can pick the path that fits.
LCSW Hours at a Non-Clinical Job: What Counts
Can a case-management or macro job get you LCSW hours? It's the activity, not the title — and non-clinical hours can never substitute for the 2,000 clinical minimum.
Best First Jobs for ASWs Who Want Their LCSW Fast
How to weigh settings by direct-clinical-hour volume, LCSW supervision, and the 750 psychotherapy subset when you pick your first ASW job.
How to Track LPCC Hours in California
3,000 hours, 1,750 direct clinical, no pre-degree hours — everything APCCs need to know about tracking toward LPCC licensure.
Pre-Degree Hours: BBS Rules for California MFT Trainees
The 1,300-hour cap, 750 direct limit, setting requirements, and how pre-degree classification works for LMFT trainees.
BBS Supervision Requirements for AMFTs, APCCs & ASWs
104 weeks, supervision ratios, group vs individual, LCSW-specific rules, and supervisor qualifications — all three licenses compared.
How to Become an MFT in California: Step-by-Step
The complete path from MFT degree to LMFT license: education, AMFT registration, 3,000 hours, exams, and timeline.
How Long Does It Take to Become an MFT in California?
Realistic timeline: 2-3 years of grad school plus 2-3 years of supervised hours. What speeds it up and what slows it down.
LMFT vs LPCC in California: Which Path Is Right for You?
Scope of practice, BBS requirements, the couples/family restriction, exam paths, and which clinical identity fits your goals.
BBS Hours Spreadsheet vs Tracking App: Which Should You Use?
Honest comparison of spreadsheets vs purpose-built trackers for California AMFTs, APCCs, and ASWs.
Hours Tracking After Graduation: From Tevera to BBS
What changes the day you graduate: school-issued tracking ends, BBS-rule tracking begins. How to bridge the gap without losing data.
Export Tevera Hours for BBS Licensure
How to pull your school-tracked Tevera hours into a format that works for BBS licensure paperwork after you graduate.
Program Hours vs Licensure Hours: What's the Difference?
Why your university's hour count is not the same as your BBS licensure hour count, and how to translate between them.
How to Become an LPCC in California: Step-by-Step
The full path from a counseling master's to LPCC license: APCC registration, 3,000 supervised hours, the Law and Ethics exam, the NCMHCE, and timeline.
ASW to LCSW in California: Complete Timeline & Steps
From MSW graduate to LCSW license: ASW registration, 3,000 hours, the 1,700-hour LCSW-supervision rule, the Law and Ethics exam, and the ASWB Clinical Exam.
APCC Registration in California: How to Apply
The BBS APCC application, Live Scan fingerprinting, the 90-day rule, and what to expect after you submit — the first step toward LPCC licensure.
ASW Application & Registration in California
The BBS ASW application, Live Scan fingerprinting, the 90-day rule, and what to expect after you submit — the first step toward LCSW licensure.
Who Can Supervise an ASW in California?
Which license types can supervise you — and the BBS rule that at least 1,700 hours and 13 weeks must come from an LCSW.
The BBS Supervision Agreement (Form 37M-300): PDF + Guide
Required for new supervisory relationships since Jan 1, 2022 — what's in the form, the 60-day deadline, supervisor qualifications, and the supervisory plan.
BBS Form 37A-638: APCC Weekly Log of Experience Hours
How to fill out the APCC weekly log column by column — columns A, B, B1, B2, and the C = A + B total.
The ASW Weekly Log of Experience Hours: How to Fill It Out
How to fill out the BBS ASW weekly log column by column — columns A, A1, B, the supervision columns, and the C = A + B total.
The California Law & Ethics Exam for Associates
How the Law and Ethics Exam works for AMFTs, ASWs, and APCCs: when to take it, the annual-renewal requirement, and requesting an initial exam vs a re-exam.
California LPCC Exams: Law & Ethics + the NCMHCE
The two exams on the path to LPCC licensure: the California Law and Ethics Exam and the NCMHCE (administered by NBCC) — order, timing, and re-exam waiting periods.
Can an LPCC Treat Couples and Families in California?
Yes — and since January 1, 2022 (AB 462), with no additional coursework or extra supervised hours. The LPCC scope of practice, explained.
AMFT & LMFT Renewal in California: CE Requirements
What continuing education AMFTs need to renew — 3 hours of California law and ethics every renewal period — plus where to find the renewal fees and process.
How to Become an LCSW in California: Step-by-Step
From CSWE-accredited MSW to LCSW license: ASW registration, 3,000 hours, the 1,700-hour LCSW-supervision rule, the Law and Ethics exam, and the ASWB Clinical Exam.
LPCC vs LCSW in California: Which Path Is Right?
Degree, supervised hours, scope of practice, and exams compared side by side to help you choose between the LPCC and LCSW paths.
BBS Supervision Hours Per Week in California
How much supervision the BBS requires each week, the second-hour trigger above 10 direct hours, and the weekly supervision cap — for AMFTs, APCCs, and ASWs.
Group vs Individual Supervision: BBS Rules
How group and individual/triadic supervision each count toward your weekly units and the 52-week individual-supervision minimum.
Telehealth & Video Supervision: BBS Rules
Whether real-time video supervision is allowed under BBS rules, how it counts, and the confidentiality expectations to keep in mind.
Who Can Supervise an AMFT in California?
Which license types can supervise you toward LMFT licensure, supervisor qualifications, and the supervision agreement you both sign.
Who Can Supervise an APCC in California?
Which license types can supervise you toward LPCC licensure, supervisor qualifications, and the supervision agreement you both sign.
Cost to Become an LMFT in California
Every fee on the path to LMFT licensure — registration, Live Scan, exams, licensure, and renewals — itemized so there are no surprises.
Cost to Become an LCSW in California
Every fee on the path to LCSW licensure — registration, Live Scan, the ASWB exam, licensure, and renewals — itemized so there are no surprises.
Cost to Become an LPCC in California
Every fee on the path to LPCC licensure — registration, Live Scan, the NCMHCE, licensure, and renewals — itemized so there are no surprises.
The California LMFT Clinical Exam: A Guide
When you're eligible, how to register through Pearson VUE, what to expect, and the re-exam waiting period for the final exam on the LMFT path.
The California LCSW Clinical Exam (ASWB): A Guide
The ASWB Clinical Exam for California LCSWs: eligibility, how ASWB administers and schedules it, and the re-exam waiting period.
The BBS 6-Year Rule for Associates
Why associate registrations expire after six years, what a subsequent registration means for private practice, and how to finish in time.
BBS Live Scan & Background Check: How It Works
Why the BBS requires fingerprinting before registration, how to complete Live Scan, the fees involved, and what can delay your results.
BBS Fee Reduction 2026: New California Fees Explained
The BBS is cutting most fees 50% from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. The full before/after table, what's not reduced, and how to time your payments.
Non-Direct Hours (BBS): What Counts in California
What counts as non-direct (non-clinical) BBS hours — notes, reports, advocacy, supervision, trainings — the per-license caps, and what doesn't count.