The minimum education requirement to become a therapist is a master's degree in social work (MSW), counseling, psychology, or a related field. Some states may require additional education, such as a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) or a post-graduate internship.
In addition to education, therapists must also meet state licensure requirements, which vary from state to state. Licensure requirements typically include passing a national exam and completing a supervised clinical internship.
Some specialities require additional post-graduate training, such as child and adolescent therapy, addiction counselling or marriage and family therapy.