State of Hawaii
06/02/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2026 16:09
RELEASE: APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONAL LICENSES
STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻOKELE
PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION
CINDY A. MATSUSHITA
LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONAL LICENSES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2026
HONOLULU - Individuals seeking provisional licensure as associate psychologists, marriage and family therapists, or mental health counselors, may begin submitting applications, to be accepted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Division. The new provisional licenses take effect July 1, 2026.
Established under Act 93, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2024 , the provisional licenses allow qualified associate-level practitioners to practice under required clinical supervision and seek insurance reimbursement while working toward full licensure. Prior to provisional licenses, associate-level practitioners faced significant barriers to reimbursement, limiting their ability to build sustainable practices and serve patients in need.
The new license categories are intended to expand access to mental health services across the state, while maintaining regulatory oversight and public protection.
Eligible practitioners include associate psychologists , associate marriage and family therapists and associate mental health counselors . Applicants must meet applicable educational and supervised experience requirements for their respective license category. Application materials and program-specific information are available on the respective board and program pages at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl .
Applicants are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates, application materials and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. DCCA's early release of application information reflects the department's continued commitment to supporting licensees and streamlining licensing operations.
For general inquiries, contact the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division at 1-844-808-3222 ext. 1.
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