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West Virginia Marriage and Family Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

What West Virginia requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.

Approved Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor

A Approved Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor renewal requires 35 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 2 hours must be in veterans.
  • At least 3 hours must be in clinical supervision.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may be self-study.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 15 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from instruction.

Official source: the West Virginia board

LMFT in Retirement Status

A LMFT in Retirement Status renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 3 hours must be in ethics.

Official source: the West Virginia board

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist renewal requires 35 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Required hours

  • At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
  • At least 2 hours must be in veterans.

What's capped

  • No more than 20 hours may be self-study.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from presentation.
  • No more than 15 hours may come from presentation,instruction,publication.
  • No more than 10 hours may come from instruction.

Official source: the West Virginia board

More West Virginia Marriage and Family Therapy licenses coming soon: LMFT in Inactive Status.

Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.

This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours does a Approved Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor need to renew?
A Approved Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor renewal requires 35 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
How many continuing education hours does a LMFT in Retirement Status need to renew?
A LMFT in Retirement Status renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist need to renew?
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist renewal requires 35 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 3 hours must be in ethics.
Does Keep Licensed track West Virginia Marriage and Family Therapy continuing education automatically?
Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.

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