California Licensure Checklist for Post-Graduate Undocumented Therapists
Themes/Topics: Mental Health
Geography: California
Audience: Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth
Summary
Congratulations on graduating! You are one step closer to becoming a licensed practitioner. This checklist was created for post-graduate undocumented therapists to track their requirements to become licensed LCSW, LMFT (MFT), LPCC, or LEP practitioners in the State of California. This includes instructions on completing every step of the licensure process: foundations, accruing and documenting hours, coursework requirements, the CA Law & Ethics Exam, clinical exams, applying for the license, and what to do after obtaining your license.
Who may benefit from this resource?
If you are an undocumented therapist, recent graduate, or current student preparing to become an LCSW-, LMFT (MFT)-, LPCC-, or LEP-licensed therapist in the State of California, this resource is for you. For those outside California, there may be overlap in information in this resource, but we encourage you to check for and follow your state’s specific licensing requirements.
Educators, advisors, workforce development organizations, and anyone who regularly interacts with undocumented students and graduates seeking a therapy license in California should share this with their communities.
Topics & Keywords
undocumented professional, mental health professional, undocumented mental health, career preparation, therapist licensing
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Published 8/2026.
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