The BBS provides accommodations for the California Clinical MFT Exam. If you have a physical or mental health disability you may request accommodations such as additional time, a private room, or a written version of the exam. The BBS will determine which accommodations you qualify for based on the information provided in your request for testing accommodations application. The BBS also provides additional time (time and a half, 6 hours) for the MFT Clinical Exam for English as a Second Language (ESL) applicants who meet the requirements enumerated on the ESL accommodations application.

CALIFORNIA MFT Written Clinical Exam Study System Key Features:
- An organized, step-by-step study program DEVELOPED BY MFTs
- On-line audio workshops with downloadable HANDOUTS
- Complete review of essential content areas for the MFT California Written Exam / Clinical Exam
- Effective study tools designed by California Marriage and Family Therapists who have passed the MFT California Clinical Exam by 90% or higher.
- Top 50 Topics Tested, Law & Ethics Quiz, DSM 5 & Theory Review
- Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy examples that help you learn instead of memorizing
- Essential test-taking strategies you can use on exam day
- 850+ ON-LINE MFT practice exam questions with audio rationales
- Test anxiety management tools
- Experience MFT test prep coaches available for questions and support
The California MFT Written Exam study program is designed to maximize learning and minimize stress. (Also known as the LMFT Written Exam) The course takes approximately 65 hours to complete once and can be repeated as needed. Access is set for 6 months, but extensions are FREE. We are with you until you pass the LMFT exam!
Course Reviews
I am so grateful for TDC! I would have been completely lost with this study resource! Thank you so much for all you do!!
I passed! 3rd attempt but I passed. I can admit that when I went through the TDC material on my first attempt I really did not attack the material and it showed when I tested and received a score of 95%. After getting through some depression I started studying again and even got a coach and scored a 97% as I focused more on theory versus assessment/planning/treatment which is the bulk of the test. Finally, I leaned in. I focused on theory, diagnosing and I spent a large portion of my time on the rationales. I purchased AATBS and attempted to study both programs BUT TDC was far more clear and concise. I worked on my anxiety and approached the test less anxious this time around. I did my best with the knowledge I received from the TDC program and allowed GOD to do the rest! I believe TDC is far more superior than AATBS. I believe that AATBS just sends you a bunch of material-an excessive amount of information without a clear roadmap. Whereas TDC lays it all out for you and fully prepares you for this test. I could have saved so much money had I approached TDC differently. NEVERTHELESS, I PASSED! To God Be ALL the Glory!!!
TDC is amazing. I've used it for both my Law and ethic and LMFT. Prior to TDC I tried everything and continued to fail. With TDC I passed my law and ethic on first attempt and my LMFT on second. Amazing program.
TDC helped me prepare for the exam and feel confident in the test room!
I passed my LMFT exam on the first try. TDC really prepared me, the mock exams were difficult and I thought I was not ready to take the LMFT exam (all my Mock exams were 60 or 61). Reality was I was overly prepared and needed to learn how to manage my anxiety with taking test and learn reading comprehension. The questions on the LMFT exam are similar to the Mock Exams. Stick to the program, have positive conversations with yourself and when in doubt take deep breaths to reset. You'll be surprised at how much you know. Review the mock exam rationals, and strategies on taking the test. They are really helpful!
TDC provided very comprehensive study material for the clinical exam! I appreciated the study tips provided, the course format, and the practice tests really prepared me for the test (I felt the practice tests were a bit harder than the actual exam actually)! Definitely recommend this course.
I must admit that the first time I took the LMCE I did not follow the TDC's steps the way it should. I failed the test. This time around, I followed the steps and passed. Follow the steps everyone.
The TDC prep course did a nice job of covering the knowledge topics that were on my MFT licensing exam, as well as significant preparation in understanding how to approach and think through problems. I also felt that the course did an excellent job of preparing me for the experience of taking this exam, including time management, and the experience of taking a long exam where it is difficult to assess how one is doing on any one problem or the exam as a whole. This really helped me to maintain focus and manage potential anxiety.
Excellent approach to this marathon type of experience. Topics and the presentations (written, oral, and the ability to repeat topics and mock exams) were extremely helpful. Coaching was supportive, reliable, and top notch.
Thanks for all your help.
Following all suggestions, narrow the answer to two choices, and match your final answer back to the stem. Super helpful. The handouts with each section are also very useful in organizing the information. The program itself is well-organized, easy to follow. Highly recommend!
I believe TDC provided an excellent comprehensive resource with outstanding support
I am a HORRIBLE test taker with severe ADHD but I feel and felt so confident going into my test using this program. Everything Amanda said would show up on the test did. Exactly how she said I would feel during the test was exactly how I felt. I wouldn't recommend doing ANYTHING else but strictly TDX.
Thank you TDC for helping me pass, the exam was brutal but I passed first time. I'm an older MFT, 50+ and getting licensed has been a massive professional goal. I can now say: "I'm a fully licensed psychotherapist." This is very rewarding. Thank you again TDC for your help.
While the real exam was challenging, I feel the TDC mock was much more difficult! Which better prepared me to remain calm and “lean in” (as Amanda says) once I was taking my real exam. Thank you TDC!
TDC's CA LMFT Clinician study program was excellent! The material was well organized and I love that the learning was via audio with accompanying visuals. I spent 1/2 of my studying time listening to and then reviewing the material and the other 1/2 completing the mock exams and reviewing the rationales. TDC's mocks were harder than the actual exam, which left me feeling pretty better than expected on exam day. Thank you TDC!
This study guide aka lifeline was just what I needed. It prepared me for tough questions and long scenarios and gave me confidence in my ability to identify the correct answers. Amanda was with me during the exam, and I was glad about it!
This program is amazing in comparison to another program I used. The information provided helped me feel so confident in my knowledge and ability to take and pass this exam. I will recommend this program to everyone!
I first want to thank Asya for helping me ground my test anxieties. I am grateful for the tools I learned here! TDC is a wonderful program!
Thank you TDC for helping feel WAY more prepared to take the exam! The actual exam felt easier than the TDC Mock Exams. Thank you so much!!!!!
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