| Aspect | Licensed Mft Supervisor | Licensed Mft |
|---|
| Credentials | Requires LMFT license + supervisor designation | Requires LMFT license only |
| Work Environment | Supervises therapists, oversees clinical practice | Provides therapy independently |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Often employed in clinics, agencies, or private practice as supervisor | Works in private practice or agencies as licensed therapist |
The main difference is that a Licensed Mft Supervisor has additional responsibilities for supervising other therapists and must hold a supervisor designation, whereas a Licensed Mft provides therapy independently without supervisory duties.