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Marriage & Family Therapist License in Delaware

Quick Answer

To obtain a Marriage & Family Therapist in Delaware, review the requirements from Delaware Department of State~Division of Professional Regulation~Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals.

Background Check
Required

Requirements

Marriage & Family Therapist license in Delaware

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Education
Degree required
Exam
Third-party exam required
Background Check
No criminal record prohibitions
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Veterans Benefits
A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval

Licensing Agency

Delaware Department of State~Division of Professional Regulation~Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals

Marriage & Family Therapist Salary in Delaware

Entry Level

$49,840

Median

$63,360

Experienced

$81,830

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.

How to Get Licensed

Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Delaware.

  1. 1

    Complete Education Requirements

    Degree required

  2. 2

    Submit Background Check

    No criminal record prohibitions

  3. 3

    Pass the Required Exam

    Third-party exam required

  4. 4

    Submit Your Application

    File your application with the licensing agency.

  5. 5

    Receive Your License

    Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.

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Data from CareerOneStop (DOLETA/DEED). Last updated: February 14, 2026.