Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy [18 VAC 115 ‑ 50]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Establishes the qualifications for licensure, requirements for renewal, and standards of practice for licensed marriage and family therapists.
State Authority Chapter 35 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Complete study of need for training for supervisors.

2) Provide greater consistency among rules that are common to all professions regulated by the board.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4406    FAX: (804)527-4435    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Reduction of residency requirements Fast-Track Comment period is underway and will end on 12/03/2025.
Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to LMFT licensure by endorsement pursuant to 2024 legislation
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/09/2024.
Resident license Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/23/2021.
Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/18/2021.
Handling fee - returned check Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
Credential review for foreign graduates Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2020.
Acceptance of doctoral hours towards residency Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/06/2019.
Exemption from CE requirement for new licensees Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/28/2017.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2017.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2010.
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2009.
Addition of AAPC to list of approved providers of CE and supervisor training Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/12/2009.
Change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/05/2009.
Response to petition for rule-making Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/02/2009.
Clarification of endorsement and reporting requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/23/2009.
Requirements for residency; endorsement portability Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/03/2008.
Amendment to standard of conduct
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/25/2007.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/18/2007.
Reduction in renewal fee; conforming returned check fee to law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/19/2006.
Name change of credentialing organization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2006.
Consistency in standards of practice Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2006.
Continuing competency Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.
Amendments to the education requirements for licensure. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory reduction September 2022 Fast-Track Stage withdrawn on 08/02/2024 before the Secretary's office completed its review.
Changes resulting from periodic review Final Stage withdrawn on 08/02/2024 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
Increase in fees Proposed Stage withdrawn on 08/01/2007 after the comment period had ended.
Periodic Review pursuant to Executive Order 25 NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/19/2003 before the Governor's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2024 Filed Pending
2/28/2019 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
5/3/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
1/1/2001 Agency Completed Amend