California MFT Clinical Exam

I thank God, Amanda and the TDC team!!!! Following their guidance and listening carefully to all the tips, strategies and rationales helped me tremendously on the exam. My first round of studying, I did not follow their testing strategies and I did not pay close attention to details (i.e. the Top 50, DSM, etc.), which led me to not pass. However, on the second round of studying, I took detailed notes on the lectures, went through all the steps with a "fine tooth comb" and followed their guidance on how to manage my anxiety and maneuver through the exam and....I PASSED! Than you again and I appreciate all the hard work you all put in to this AMAZING program!

I am so thankful for this program as I was terrified to take this exam due to peers saying how hard it was to pass the exam. I did everything outlined in this course and passed on my first try. I was nervous going into the exam because I was scoring in the high 50’s on practice and mock exams but reviewing what I got wrong helped me to become a better test taker. I felt the practice and mock exams were more challenging than the actual exam but challenged my brain to problem solve so I was mentally prepared for the real exam. The tip In having a snack mid test was helpful as I had a fruit snack and small juice box which really did give me a small surge of energy I needed to finish the later part of the exam. Also the tip of having self talk throughout the exam of saying your name and I can figure this out also helped push me through the exam. I also exercised lightly daily when studying for the exam to release anxiety. Everything about TDC was helpful and I hope continues to help other clinicians. Thank you for this program and helping me pass my exam first try. Since starting grad school I was fearful of this exam and now I feel a huge weight lifted and can continue my work being a clinician and doing what I love for a living. Thank you!

I have ADHD and a learning disability. There was a time in my life where my parents did not even know if I would go to college, let alone get my masters degree. Taking this exam was my Mt. Everest. I was able to get extra time to answer to the questions but without this study program and the way it was broken down, it would have been much harder for me to answer the questions correctly based on the testing format. Had I been interviewed in person, I would've nailed it but that is not how this test is given. The most important piece of information was the last audio clip I played the night before. It was just giving pointers and one of the pointers was if the question seems ridiculously hard it is probably a pre-test question, answer to the best of your ability and move on. I kept that in mind throughout the exam, I answered every question but with less anxiety when it came to some of the more challenging ones. This helped from preventing test anxiety to kick in and take over. The other piece of advice was it was okay to be nervous, it was okay to question your own knowledge but just trust your gut. All of that played in the back of my mind throughout the exam. I climbed my Mt. Everest and now I am blessed with a career that will let me help others climb their own mountains. Thank you TDC!

TDC prepared me wonderfully. I felt so ready to take the exam the day of! Helped with my knowledge base and my nerves! Perfect combo of exam readiness!

Dear Staff,
I am so grateful!! I passed with your program! I
feel that your program was the driving tool to help me succeed in my LMFT. A dream come true! Your 50 study points were reviewed twice, and it was current and soooo thorough!!
THANK YOU for such a committed program in investing in the future for professionals going into the field of mental health, as LMFT!
I DID IT!!
With great appreciation,
Kathleen

I previously failed this test after studying with two other programs. This study material was so thorough, taking the test was comfortable and the information came to me easily.
DeAnna C.

I am happy to report that I passed. It has been a long journey with not passing on my first attempt, but during the exam, I prayed, stayed confident and relaxed as I was answering questions. TDC over prepares you for the exam which is a good thing; the actually CA MFT exam felt a little easier than the TDC mocks.

I used TDC for the law & ethics exam IN A PINCH and made it in the knick of time.. literally.. with a few days to spare before my registration expired. Wouldn't recommend it cramming like that. However, old habits die hard. My hours were sent off in August of 2020, but returned for whatever reason so I sent them back in September. Originally, when I sent them off, I was discouraged because I felt like I was set back with time so studying was sporadic. I would study for a week or two then take 3 weeks off.. then a month off... and then around thanksgiving, my hours were approved! I immediately scheduled my exam 3 weeks later because I was done with DMH but knew I wasn't ready and so I pushed it to January 6th. I took all three mocks but didn't listen to rationales or review... nothing! I don't know what I was thinking. Long story short, I failed but I wasn't surprised. So I took a break. A 120-day break, but got back on the ball on Memorial Day weekend and became super strict, as well as intense, with a regimen. The coaches were amazing, Amanda was great, and the whole program was pure goodness. I walked it with confidence, took my break when needed, had my fiancès affirmation on my white board, and MADE SURE TO READ EACH WORD AND TRACE THE ANSWER BACK TO THE VIGNETTE. I've never had it tested or looked at but I'm pretty sure reading comprehension isn't a strong point of mine. Thank you so, so much TDC for sticking with me, extending the program when asked, being fast with responses, and LITERALLY being with me until I passed!!! I love you and don't even know you all personally. Simple thank you for all of your assistance!!

The study program was excellent. It more than prepared me for the exam.

TDC materials over prepared me and I am happy that I used their program.

Once again, TDC, Miss Amanda, you helped me pass another test for my MFT licensure!! I just passed the LMFT Written Clinical Exam after studying with your program for the past four months. In 2017, your program helped me pass my Law and Ethics exam! This program is outstanding, so well designed, and I always felt supported. Your program really preps a person for the exams!!

It's bittersweet to now move on from this very supportive connection. It's been so meaningful to learn from TDC. Amanda, I'll probably hear your voice in my head from some time! Not is a DSM kind of way though! Instead, hearing your voice as I work with clients, hearing your the reasoning; diagnosing what a client needs, what are next steps.

Thank you once again!!

Most sincerely,

Heidi Mejias

This is a fantastic program, and doesn't just teach you the material, but teaches you HOW to test. This program was the reason I only took the exam one time. Thank you TDC!

Thank you so much Amanda! I definitely "took you into the exam with me." I appreciate this course so much! So happy to have passed on the first go!

I really appreciate TDC working with me even after failing the test a few times. They would send me emails encouraging me and not to give up. I really appreciate the tips on studying, and most of all taking the anxiety of test taking away. TDC Rocks!!!

Although the test itself was nerve-wracking, I did feel like the TDC program was all that I needed to pass. The knowledge was excellent and the strategies for test-taking were also really critical. Having so many opportunities throughout the program to take mini quizzes, shorter tests and all the way through the mock exams and final mocks - was crucial. You absolutely need to prepare your brain to sit through 4-hour exams. The first two 2.5 hour exams and then the final three 4-hour exams really did prepare me for test day. Use your calendar and commit the time for your study, your mock exams and the reviews. It will probably require some temporary sacrifices of your free time, but the feeling of passing is worth it! Thank you TDC. [=

I just wanted to give y'all a huge thanks for preparing me to take this beast of a test! What I feel like helped me the most (individual based on what works for you) was the mock exams. I made sure to test with my mask on for the duration of the mock exam (helped tremendously to take it as serious as possible). The questions on both mock exams were spot on to the type of questions you see on the actual exam. Once again, thank you all for everything y'all do! will definitely recommend this test prep to other colleagues.

I just passed my exam yesterday and I cannot even begin to express my gratefulness for the TDC program and Robin Gluck for her continued support and encouragement!!! The materials more than prepared me for the exam!!! Amanda's lectures were genius and the way she described the DSM and theories are now a permanent and indelible part of my therapist toolkit!!! Thank you TDC - your program is outstanding and I give it 5+ stars!!!!

Passing this exam was one of the hardest things I've had to do and my greatest accomplishment, besides my children. Even though I have many years of experience I just lack confidence in myself and my abilities. After trying my best and failing the exam once I had to make some serious life changes. TDC has to be the best program out there to prepare you for this test. I continue to recommend TDC to all of my colleagues and those I know studying for this exam. I also recommend following the strategies as best as you can because they really help. Once you know the material, you know it and you can't second guess yourself or play into that self doubt. There was a time when I really didn't think I could PASS this exam but I did and if I can then you can too!!! Dig deep and believe in yourself. The only reason I give this program 4 stars is that I believe we can always get better and I'd love to see things like video/audio lectures and other ways for people to learn besides just audio and handouts. The mocks were so helpful and really helped to build me up for the actual exam. Thank you TDC! Now to enjoy this path in licensure!

Amazing program, I am so grateful for TDC, it has been such a long journey studying for this exam and if it was not for TDC I would not have passed. The audios were extremely helpful in breaking down the material in a practice digestible way. The mock exams with rationales really prepped me in answering the questions on the actual EXAM. If you are looking for a good test program, look no more!! This is it and worth EVERY PENNY!

I used TDC to take the MFT Law & Ethics before, and now for my MFT Clinical Exam. My other friends/colleagues also used TDC for both and all passed the first time with both. SO, I used it and took about 6 months off and on to study. I felt that the Mock Exams, all of them, on TDC were much more difficult than the actual MFT Clinical exam, which made the exam much much less stressful during the taking. I felt that TDC over prepares you, which is a great thing I think and allowed me to get all the worst of my testing anxiety out during the mock exams. Also I think it's just a great program to refresh all of the knowledge from grad school and intern years! I particularly loved the Top 50 questions and DSM study portion. I'm still a very slow reader and have ADHD so I got accommodations for the exam, and used every second of the 6 hours they gave me, literally up to the last few seconds, but it was the wealth of knowledge I felt I had packed into my brain (much of which I didn't have to use on the actual exam) that alleviated most of my anxiety throughout the exam!
Thank you TDC I love all that you have provided and will continue to recommend you to my friends and colleagues who have yet to take their clinical Exams!