Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Continuing Education
Approved. Straightforward. Built for real clinical work.
Complete your LMFT CE requirements online without making the process harder than it needs to be.
Why LMFT Continuing Education Doesn’t Need to Feel Like Hard Work
Most marriage and family therapists don’t struggle with learning.
They struggle with finding continuing education that respects their time, fits around real clinical schedules, and still feels relevant to the couples, families, and individuals they work with every day.
Some CE courses feel like they were made only to satisfy a requirement.
Not to sharpen your clinical thinking.
Not to help you sit with complex family systems.
Not to give you something useful for the next hard session.
That’s usually where the frustration starts.
This page is meant to simplify that.
Everything here is designed to help Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists meet CE requirements while learning something practical enough to carry back into practice… whether that means strengthening ethics, improving work with couples and families, deepening trauma-informed care, or staying current with clinical best practices.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Continuing Education
Stay compliant and grow your practice with our nationally recognized CE courses. We simplify the renewal process so you can focus on your clients.
What Counts Toward Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) CE Requirements
Requirements vary by state, but most Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists need continuing education during each renewal cycle, often every 1–2 years.
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Many states require a mix of total CE hours plus specific content in areas such as:
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Ethics -
Law and ethics
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Cultural competency or diversity-related topics
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Suicide prevention or risk assessment
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Domestic violence or child abuse reporting, depending on the state
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Clinical supervision, if applicable
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Diagnosis, treatment planning, trauma, couples therapy, or family systems topics depending on the board
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All courses offered here are:
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Approved by NBCC and ASWB
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Accepted by most U.S. licensing boards
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Structured to meet common LMFT renewal standards
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Our Credentials
Online CE Credits is a nationally recognized continuing education provider with approvals through: NBCC and ASWB.
Many state licensing boards accept courses from nationally approved CE providers, but final acceptance always depends on your specific licensing board.
Still unsure about your specific requirements?
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Still unsure about your specific requirements?
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The course archive includes a wide range of topics relevant to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practice:
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How It Works
Choose your course(s)
Based on your requirements or interests
Complete at your own pace
Start, pause, return anytime
Take a short quiz
Just enough to confirm understanding
Download your completion certificate instantly
Ready for submission to your licensing board
Why Many LMFTs Trust Online CE Credits for Continuing Education
There are a lot of CE providers out there.
Most of them technically "work."
But there are a few reasons clinicians tend to stay here:
What Clinicians Are Saying
Browse the Extensive List of LMFT CE Courses
If you’re planning to complete multiple CE hours, membership usually ends up being the easier route.
The Essentials CE Membership includes:
- Most home study CE courses
- All live CE webinars
- All clinical consultation events
It's designed for ongoing CE, not just one-off course purchases.
A few important notes:
- Certification programs and certain bundled tracks are not included.
- But the addition of new courses each month increases the value of the membership over your 12 month term period.
- No auto-renewals after term expires (so you don't have to worry about overcharges or remembering dates).
- Best for variety and flexible access.
What most people use it for:
Getting all required CE hours done in one place without having to calculate cost per course. Our biggest value proposition for those who like maximum variety at the lowest cost.
CE Approval & Accreditation
Online CE Credits is a nationally approved CE provider through:
- NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)
- ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards)
This means:
- Courses are designed for licensed mental health professionals
- Certificates are formatted for licensing board documentation
- CE hours may be applied toward license renewal when accepted by your state board
- Many state boards accept CE from nationally approved providers
Because LMFT requirements vary by state, we recommend checking your licensing board’s current rules before submitting CE hours.
If your board has specific requirements, you can verify them… or ask us directly.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Mind Works Professional Education, Inc. DBA Online CE Credits, #1974, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 23, 2025 – July 23, 2028.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Online CE Credits has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6795. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Online CE Credits is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these courses accepted for LMFT license renewal?
Can I complete all my CE hours here?
Do I need a membership to take courses?
How long do I have to complete a course?
When do I receive my certificate?
A Quick Thought Before You Choose
Most CE platforms will help you meet your requirements.
The difference usually comes down to whether the time you spend there actually improves your work… or just checks a box.
If you'd prefer the first, this should be a good fit.
Another benefit of choosing us - you can get ALL your CE's completed and tracked in one Dashboard so you don't have to piece together courses from multiple CE platforms.
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