LMFT Continuing Education Requirements in Tennessee (2026)
Tennessee Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) must complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years under rules set by the Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital & Family Therapists and Clinical Pastoral Therapists. Within that total, one mandate reserves hours for specific topics — the table below shows each one.
| Requirement | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| General CE — Tennessee Counselling & MFT | 20 | Every renewal |
| Ethics — Tennessee Counselling & MFT | 3 | Every renewal |
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Informational summary, not legal advice. Requirements change — always confirm against your board's current rules before relying on them for renewal.