Comments on: Renewing an LMHC License (or Allied Mental Health) in Massachusetts

By: Rita Gilman

Rita Gilman — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:04:42 +0000

Hello Anthony,
I had my LMHC in MA for 7 years and then moved back home to CT and let it expire three years ago. What do I have to do to obtain LMHC again? Thank you so much for your help, it is sincerely appreciated,
Rita

By: kim

kim — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 23:14:32 +0000

I had my LMHC in Ma. for about 4 years but moved out of state for 5years. Now I am planning to move back. What do I need to do?

By: Barbara P Ward

Barbara P Ward — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:12:22 +0000

I can’t remember when I last renewed my license. I had family issues and I think I just forgot iabiut I. Got my License I’m 1988 please advise.

By: Madelyn

Madelyn — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:19:36 +0000

Hi David,

I’m writing this over three years after you wrote this blog. I have an expired LMHC license from 2003 that I did not renew as I had just adopted my daughter and was entering school adjustment counselor which I’ve done ever since. Lo and behold, I would like to renew my license and I need to know what’s necessary at this point after 16 years of expiration to do so. I just submitted my question in a voicemail to the board. I’m hoping to hear from you sooner. Thanks!

By: Sue Maxwll Lewis

Sue Maxwll Lewis — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 15:25:44 +0000

I supervised several people with this problem. Not enough hours were offered at their agency so they came to me (private practice) to complete the amount. I believe their workplace should be handling this, after all, it is to their benefit to have well-trained counselors. These supervisees had to pay me out of pocket.
May I suggest you try to contact one person at the Board and work with them. If they don’t seem to know the new rules, pursue someone else on the Board. Be persistent.
Back everything up by letter. They only meet a few times per month. Don’t give up.

By: indra

indra — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:15:40 +0000

Hello,
I have had the hardest time getting my LMHC. Every time I send the documentation they asked for, the Board asks for something new. Now the Board is telling me I don’t have enough supervision hours, at a ratio of 1/22 instead of 1/16. I have submitted well above the amount of hours they required and they are still giving me a hard time. No agency (at least in area) offers more than one hour supervision a week and other coworkers have received their LMHC and they have a higher ratio than me. I don’t know what else to do, has anyone experienced this?

By: Tanllarine

Tanllarine — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:27:11 +0000

How long does it take to get your license when you summit your paperwork for the first time?

By: Megan Willette

Megan Willette — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:18:28 +0000

Thank you so much for this blog post. I just received my LMHC in November and this simple but informative site is extremely helpful! I will definitely be forwarding this to my co-workers who have similar questions.

Happy Spring

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 21:59:12 +0000

Hi David,

If my license was issued November 8, 2012, is my expiration date November 8, 2013 or December 31, 2013?

Thanks!

By: Anthony Centore

Anthony Centore — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:44:11 +0000

In reply to David Viegas.

David,

I’ve wondered the same thing, but I’ve always refused to pay for the “wall certificate.” I have the 2×3 inch license thumbtacked above my desk 😛

By: David Viegas

David Viegas — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:30:37 +0000

HEllo,
If I purchase the wall Certificate, will I need to repurchase one every 2 year cycles, meaning, is it dated for a certain time period or is it just one standard issued certificated noting my licensure status and #?

Thank you.
David