The AMFTRB National MFT Exam is a computer-based standardized exam. The exam includes 180 multiple-choice questions. Test takers are given 4 hours to complete the exam questions. Special accommodations can be requested by individuals who meet the criteria based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, certain states provide special arrangements for English Language Learners (see below for additional information).

Our National AMFTRB Exam Study System includes INSTANT on-line access to:
- An organized, step-by-step study plan for the AMFTRB exam
- 19 on-line audio workshops with downloadable HANDOUTS
- Complete review of essential content areas
- Effective MFT exam study tools — Top 50 Topics Tested, Law & Ethics Quiz, Theory Review, DSM 5 Review
- Clinical examples that help you learn instead of memorizing
- Clear test-taking strategies you will use on exam day
- 750+ ON-LINE practice questions with audio rationales
- Test anxiety management
- MFT Exam Prep Coaches available for on-going questions and support
This AMFTRB exam prep is designed to maximize learning and minimize stress. The program takes approximately 55 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!
Our National AMFTRB Exam Prep Program is for ALL states EXCEPT CALIFORNIA. For California please see California Law and Ethics Prep or California MFT Clinical Prep.
"I like how organized, detailed, and repetitive your program is laid out. I have used other online programs and books for the National MFT exam and they gave too much information that overwhelmed me. Your program definitely covers the topics and your mock exams are great examples of questions on the exam. Thank you." -Jill Fishman
Course Reviews
I have no idea how anyone takes this exam without this study program. Everything about this program was helpful in preparing me, supporting me, and increasing my confidence! I passed with a 79.5% which is incredible-- I got 14 more points than needed to pass and I know it's because I learned how to read each question and determine what they were looking for.
I cannot recommend this program enough and have already told many about it. Invest in yourself and in completing this final burning hoop of licensure!
I was surprised to learn that I had passed the exam due to not being able to sleep the night before as I struggle with test anxiety. Not only did I pass but I got a higher score than on any of the practice tests, a score to be proud of. So this is a true testament that the information presented is done in such a way that we truly absorb it and we are able to digest it such that you can perform even on little to no sleep. I went through the program diligently (twice) and took the practice exams the maximum times allowed. I have already recommended the class to all my cohort that is studying right now. In addition, there is significant knowledge in this course that will benefit me in my career moving forward. Thank you for taking the time to develop this course, I am very grateful.
This program helped me pass the exam on my first attempt! Thank you for the great preparation, Amanda!
Thank you so much for providing a study system that truly prepared me for the exam! If I had your study system the first time I would not have needed to take the exam a second time. I can't recommend your program enough! I have tried other study materials and there is no comparison. After using your program I sat for the exam with confidence and passed! I have already recommended your program to many others who are struggling to prepare for the exam. Thank you again!! -Jay
I took the MFT exam 3 times previously to using this study guide and I can say with a great deal of confidence that this study guide was the key to my success. It helped me understand the test and not just a bunch of facts that I had previously tried to remember. I really started to second guess myself with my previous failures and after using this study guide, I felt much more confident in my ability to pass the exam and I did! A big thank you for all your hard work in creating such a wonderful and very helpful study exam. I would suggest everyone who is interested in passing follow the steps laid out in the exam and put some hard work into it and you will also find yourself with a passing score.
It is important to study the material well, to become so familiar with it, own it, so that the categories and way of thinking become part of you. It requires going through several times to catch the details and all of the parts of it. Analysing the mock exams in light of the 50 topics and other material presented provides what is necessary to pass the exam. I used two other programs as well, one only to take further practice tests and the other to complement information. I don't think I would have needed to do that, but it was more of an assurance for me.
I can hardly believe it! I was convinced I had failed. I even emailed Asya and asked if I could extend my membership because I was convinced I would have to take it again. I have been out of school for 24 years and have avoided getting my license because I did not feel I could pass the exam. I am not a good test taker and have a great deal of test anxiety. However, after purchasing TDC exam prep, taking the mock tests, and finally speaking with Asya the week of the test, my confidence grew. I began to feel I had a shot at passing. What I didn't expect is that studying for the exam reignited my passion for the field and has helped me become a better clinician. When I opened the email this morning and it said CONGRATULATIONS I burst into happy tears. I am so very grateful for this program and the staff at TDC. Now with all my hours completed and passing my exam, I am on to be a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado. Thanks TDC! I am so grateful.
TDC not only prepared me for the exam but it increased my confidence in my clinical skills! I bought this system at the right time as I started a new job! I am so thankful I used TDC! I passed my MFT exam on my second attempt! The mock exams and exam preparation tips were so helpful! Thank you Amanda for your amazing tips and Asya for always being so responsive and encouraging!
I highly recommend the TDC program. I think it is the most up-to-date program available, unlike other programs that bit around the bush.
God bless you all for all you are doing to help others pass.
You are the best!
I utilized another program on my first attempt at the national mft exam. They sent me volumes of information with no way for me to conceive of how to use the information. It was if they expected I would just memorize books of information. Prior to my second attempt I purchased the program from the therapist development center who sent me a well organized program that laid out a study schedule. Which in itself was so much better! however between the lectures, tests, and test reviews I learned so much in a short period of time. In addition the breakdown of the DSM 5, along with explaining how several diagnosis are the same, with exception to diagnostic time-frames was brilliant! It allowed me to quickly sort through the correct diagnosis on the exam. This is by far the best program of study that I have come across and would recommend it to everyone. Oh and I passed with this program, with only about 3 weeks of preparation!
This study system helped me conceptualize the test differently than my previous attempts. After using this method I was able to see the questions clearly without the test anxiety or reading too much into them. I highly recommend this system. Thank you TDC!
I was recommended TDC by a couple of people who had graduated from the cohort before mine. There words went something like "this system really prepared us in a way that our program didn't". I was going to be a first time exam taker, and from everything that everyone says about how hard the test was going to be, I was extremely anxious to start studying for it. I did not know where to start, or even what exactly I should focus on that would get me prepared enough to pass. I took the word of my colleagues and decided to pay for the TDC system. I must say that this study system prepared me in a way that I could not have done on my own. It organized the material in a way that I could focus on what was most important to know for the exam, and not spend my time on certain aspects that would not matter in the long run. The best thing that TDC taught me were the strategies for thinking through test questions and how to outsmart the test format. I must say that the TDC study system made the test feel like the breeze. I passed with a 168/200, all because of TDC.
TDC prepared me by strengthening my testing skills and by showing me my weaknesses and strengths, specifically when it comes to this exam. Most importantly, TDC educated me on what the test will be on and the goal of the test makers. This gave me the knowledge I needed to know and the wisdom of when to apply it. Specifically, I would like to thank Asya for answering my countless questions and concerns for the past few weeks! Thank you. It clearly helped!
This study course was an excellent resource! I do not feel I would have been able to pass the exam on my first try if I was left to my own devices to determine what and how to study. This study course allowed me to stay organized, practice strategies learned, and still have a life while feeling very prepared by the time of my exam. I passed with an 86% which shocked me! Thank you so much for developing this study course.
After using TDC to pass the California Law and Ethics test and the Clinical exam (CCE), I came back to help me prep for the AMFTRB. Once again, TDC was all I needed to pass on my first attempt. There were quite a few areas where this test did not overlap with my CCE prep and I was grateful for TDC covering a larger scope.
After having taken the test two times prior and barely missing a passing score by a few points, I felt defeated. Taking this course provided me with helpful test taking strategies and helped to build my confidence in my own abilities.
I've passed both California MFT exams (clinical and legal/ethics) using the Therapist Development Center study system, and I just passed the AAMFT National Exam using the same. I highly, highly recommend this study prep program if you have test anxiety and tend to overthink answers. I felt well prepared, confident, and had a great strategy for thinking about the test on test day. Thank you!
I tried another exam prep, but found that I was inundated with material. TDC taught me how to study and that was more important than knowing what to study.
I was so anxious about taking the MFT National exam because I often get test anxiety and can easily feel overwhelmed when there is no clear direction or expectation of how to prepare. The TDC program made a seemingly insurmountable task very doable! The clear guidelines, the study timeline, the efficiency of the practice exams, and most importantly, Amanda's help in talking through answers allowed me to get unstuck and begin to think proactively when it came to how to approach the test. I work full-time and was still able to study on a regular basis and feel proud of how well prepared I was. I'm proud to share that I passed on the first time and don't have to take that test again in the foreseeable future! Thank you so much!!