Work toward your LMFT with AAMFT-approved supervisors
Colorado MFTCs need 50 supervision hours for every 1,000 practice hours, at least 25 of them individual and the rest in group. Colorado LPC Supervision, part of My Denver Therapy, offers online groups at $50 per supervision hour and individual supervision at $150 from LMFT, AAMFT-approved supervisors. Both of our MFTC supervisors are practicing therapists at My Denver Therapy, one of the largest therapy practices in Colorado.
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What supervision does an MFTC need in Colorado?
| Requirement | What Colorado requires |
|---|---|
| Practice hours (post-master’s) | At least 2,000, over at least 24 months |
| Direct client contact | At least 1,500 face-to-face hours |
| Couples and families | At least 1,000 of those direct hours |
| Total supervision | 50 hours for every 1,000 practice hours, which is 100 hours at the 2,000-hour minimum |
| Individual supervision | At least 25 of every 50 hours |
| Group supervision | The remaining hours, with no more than 10 supervisees at a time |
| Format | In person or telesupervision |
| Exams | The national MFT exam and the Colorado jurisprudence exam |
Sources: 4 CCR 736-1.14 and C.R.S. 12-245-504. Your individual and group hours need to be reasonably spread across your practice hours. Saving them all for the end won’t fit the rule.
Does an MFTC need an AAMFT-approved supervisor in Colorado?
No. The board’s rule names AAMFT Approved Supervisors as one qualifying option, and it also allows other licensed mental health professionals with education, clinical experience and supervisory experience in marriage and family therapy. An AAMFT designation still tells you something useful. It means your supervisor completed AAMFT’s own supervision training on top of their license. If you’re already licensed and want that designation yourself, we also offer AAMFT supervision of supervision at $150 per supervision hour.
How do the 1,000 couple and family hours work?
At least 1,000 of your 1,500 direct client hours must be with couples and families for diagnosis, assessment and intervention. Time with one member of a couple or family counts when it’s part of your ongoing work with that couple or family. This is a good reason to work with a supervisor who sees couples and families now. If your agency caseload leans individual, raise it early so you have time to plan.
What is MFTC group supervision like?
Our groups meet online once a month with 10 or fewer supervisees. Each monthly meeting logs 2 group supervision hours at $50 per supervision hour, so one group a month adds 24 group hours a year.
- Most groups mix license types, and a few are specialty groups.
- You can join more than one group if you want to build hours faster.
- You’ll build a network with other Colorado therapists while you present and hear cases.
The MFT rule accepts individual and group supervision only, so triadic supervision won’t count toward your MFT hours. See online group supervision for more.
What does MFTC supervision cost in Colorado?
At the 2,000-hour minimum, MFTC supervision with us costs $10,000 if you do 50 individual and 50 group hours. All 100 hours individually would be $15,000. There are no packages or required combos, and our rates page has the details.
Who supervises MFTCs at Colorado LPC Supervision?
- Courtneyrose Chung, LPC, LMFT, LAC, AAMFT-approved supervisor. The founder of My Denver Therapy works with acute and complex trauma and leads group supervision.
- Allie Evans, LMFT, AAMFT-approved supervisor. She works with trauma and young adults, and she’s EMDR certified with training in Level 1 IFS, Somatic Attachment Therapy and Sandplay. She meets with supervisees online only.
Common questions about MFTC supervision
Can MFTC supervision be online in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado allows both individual and group supervision for the LMFT in person or by telesupervision.
Can an LPC supervise an MFTC in Colorado?
Possibly. The board may approve a licensed professional counselor who has education, clinical experience and supervisory experience in marriage and family therapy substantially equivalent to a licensed marriage and family therapist.
When do I take the jurisprudence exam?
Before you register. Since August 7, 2024, passing the jurisprudence exam has been required to register as an MFTC.
What if I have a doctorate?
The post-doctoral path requires at least one year of supervised practice over at least 12 months, including 1,500 face-to-face direct client hours, with 1,000 of them with couples and families.
Ready to join an MFTC supervision group?
Tell us you’re an MFTC and whether you want group, individual supervision or both. One of our supervisors will reach out directly to help you get started.
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This page explains Colorado’s rules. DORA decides every application, so check the current rules with the Colorado Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners before relying on them.