I know that for some people, having to face the National MFT licensure exam can create a certain level of anxiety. It’s quite normal for exam applicants to ask questions like,” Where do I start? What should I be studying? How much time should I dedicate to prepare for the exam? Will I have enough time to complete the exam? What kinds of questions will I be asked?”
I offer personal 1-on-1 tutoring services for therapists at any level in their profession, whether it’s their first time to take the exam or whether they have to retake it.
I believe that each person has their own unique style of learning and I incorporate each student’s individual learning style to their study course. My approach is nonjudgmental. I want to know what you know and what you don’t know, so that I can have a clear understanding of what is required to prepare you for the exam. This approach will help you gain confidence.
I offer a free 30 minute consultation, so that I can better understand your needs to help you succeed. For more information I can be reached at
206-601-2647 or emackend@spu.edu. I will consider Skyping for special needs.
My tutoring services has helped bring about successful results for many of my past students, and I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve success too!
Be Well, Live Well and continue to thrive! ~Elizabeth Mackend, LMFT
**My tutoring services do not include the California MFT Exam prep, only preparation for the National MFT Licensure Exam.
Endorsements
“Working with Elizabeth was such a wonderful experience! She gave me all the tools needed, especially great practice exams. She showed me how to pace myself, which helped me be more confidence. Standardize testing isn’t my strong suit, so when I found Elizabeth I knew it was exactly what I needed.”
Thank you again for all that you’ve done for me!
~ 2018 Becky P., Washington
“I found Elizabeth Mackend honestly, on luck. After failing the AMFTRB exam by only TWO points I was so devastated and had no idea where to go to try and start studying again. I was going on google searching and searching different study materials for how to conquer this exam. I found Elizabeth's website and started reading some reviews on her site but none were recent so I was thinking to myself, “Aw man she probably doesn't even do tutoring anymore! I don't know what I am going to do." But I just went with my gut and I filled out the forms and sent her an email to see if she was available to do tutoring and guess what ...she WAS! I was so excited. We had a free consultation call to discuss areas of weaknesses and strengths. From there we decided how many session and what days and times. To know more you should really check her out. I just got my results back a few days ago and I passed my test! YAY!! LAMFT! I would highly recommend Elizabeth Mackend for tutoring to help you get prepared for your exam.”
~ 2018 L.W, Georgia
"Amazing...Elizabeth worked a miracle in helping me use the little time I had to full advantage. I am so impressed with the depth of her knowledge about theories and the exam. There were no surprises when I took the exam. She didn't miss a thing. She was flexible with scheduling, in her office and over Skype and both were useful. Her study materials were concise and reduced the time I needed to study. I cannot think of a better way to prepare than with Elizabeth."
~October 20, 2015, Elizabeth Bee, Washington
"What a wonderful experience I had with Elizabeth tutoring me for the National MFT Exam. She has a way of explaining the theories that make if possible to recall the concepts with understanding and ease. I can definitely say that I feel better prepared to take this exam after reviewing the materials with Elizabeth. I am thrilled with her patience, knowledge and ability to explain the concepts making the review process for this exam more manageable. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone needing to study for the national exam.
~ March 2015, Ileana Oxley, Florida
“You want Elizabeth if you are taking your MFT License exam. You will leave her tutoring sessions feeling as if you know the information. She will help you understand the way the test is written, what the test expects and what it will ask you. I HIGHLY recommend her!! It was the best money I spend for preparing for the exam.”
~ November 2014, Kimberly Castelo, Washington
“Elizabeth helped me to prepare for my MFT boards which I passed and did extremely well. She was very helpful in helping me review and spot areas where I needed to study more. Elizabeth had great study materials and I would highly recommend her tutoring services!!”
~ July 2014, Haleh Clapp, Washington
“Elizabeth has great energy, compassion, care, and humor when it comes to tutoring! Her approach is very gentle and she is very supportive of the way you learn or what you need. She knows her stuff and makes it so much fun to study. Her passion to help students shows up in the room when she tutors. She is an amazing coach and she knows how to motivate students. I feel blessed to have her. Elizabeth has what you need to pass the exam and I am thankful for all the time she put into helping me and many others. Thank you, Elizabeth!”
~ April 2014, Liana Gibson, Washington
“Passing the MFT exam is such a relief! Thank you so much for your help! Working with you provided the structure I needed to stay focused. You tips and materials were such a big help. And your encouragement was so appreciated!!!!”
~ April 2014, Sandra Brannon, Washington
“Thank you for your support and help. It meant a lot.”
~ March 14, 2014, Anna Anderson, Washington
“I want to thank you for taking me deep inside MFT history and theory. I believe this is the real key to nailing down the answers and passing MFT State Exams. The fast pace way you present the material and the fun way you test material comprehension seems more like a game, a challenge. An enjoyable experience with a successful finish! Thanks again Elizabeth.”
-March 2014, B.W., Indiana
“Elizabeth is creative; detail oriented; as well as personable coach and tutor. I was overwhelmed by the vast amount of material needed to learn for the MFT licensure exam but she made it so simple for me to understand. She is competent and very up to date of what to expect on the exam everything we went over in our sessions was on the exam. I’m very pleased as a result of working with Elizabeth. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone who needs assistance in studying for the licensure exam. You will not be disappointed.”
~ February 2014, Chima Lubin, Florida
“If you are needing to take the MFT Licensing exam and need to get organized Elizabeth is your person. She can set you up with a schedule and materials that get you organized and ready for the exam.”
-January 2014, Greg Moore, Washington
I offer personal 1-on-1 tutoring services for therapists at any level in their profession, whether it’s their first time to take the exam or whether they have to retake it.
I believe that each person has their own unique style of learning and I incorporate each student’s individual learning style to their study course. My approach is nonjudgmental. I want to know what you know and what you don’t know, so that I can have a clear understanding of what is required to prepare you for the exam. This approach will help you gain confidence.
I offer a free 30 minute consultation, so that I can better understand your needs to help you succeed. For more information I can be reached at
206-601-2647 or emackend@spu.edu. I will consider Skyping for special needs.
My tutoring services has helped bring about successful results for many of my past students, and I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve success too!
Be Well, Live Well and continue to thrive! ~Elizabeth Mackend, LMFT
**My tutoring services do not include the California MFT Exam prep, only preparation for the National MFT Licensure Exam.
Endorsements
“Working with Elizabeth was such a wonderful experience! She gave me all the tools needed, especially great practice exams. She showed me how to pace myself, which helped me be more confidence. Standardize testing isn’t my strong suit, so when I found Elizabeth I knew it was exactly what I needed.”
Thank you again for all that you’ve done for me!
~ 2018 Becky P., Washington
“I found Elizabeth Mackend honestly, on luck. After failing the AMFTRB exam by only TWO points I was so devastated and had no idea where to go to try and start studying again. I was going on google searching and searching different study materials for how to conquer this exam. I found Elizabeth's website and started reading some reviews on her site but none were recent so I was thinking to myself, “Aw man she probably doesn't even do tutoring anymore! I don't know what I am going to do." But I just went with my gut and I filled out the forms and sent her an email to see if she was available to do tutoring and guess what ...she WAS! I was so excited. We had a free consultation call to discuss areas of weaknesses and strengths. From there we decided how many session and what days and times. To know more you should really check her out. I just got my results back a few days ago and I passed my test! YAY!! LAMFT! I would highly recommend Elizabeth Mackend for tutoring to help you get prepared for your exam.”
~ 2018 L.W, Georgia
"Amazing...Elizabeth worked a miracle in helping me use the little time I had to full advantage. I am so impressed with the depth of her knowledge about theories and the exam. There were no surprises when I took the exam. She didn't miss a thing. She was flexible with scheduling, in her office and over Skype and both were useful. Her study materials were concise and reduced the time I needed to study. I cannot think of a better way to prepare than with Elizabeth."
~October 20, 2015, Elizabeth Bee, Washington
"What a wonderful experience I had with Elizabeth tutoring me for the National MFT Exam. She has a way of explaining the theories that make if possible to recall the concepts with understanding and ease. I can definitely say that I feel better prepared to take this exam after reviewing the materials with Elizabeth. I am thrilled with her patience, knowledge and ability to explain the concepts making the review process for this exam more manageable. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone needing to study for the national exam.
~ March 2015, Ileana Oxley, Florida
“You want Elizabeth if you are taking your MFT License exam. You will leave her tutoring sessions feeling as if you know the information. She will help you understand the way the test is written, what the test expects and what it will ask you. I HIGHLY recommend her!! It was the best money I spend for preparing for the exam.”
~ November 2014, Kimberly Castelo, Washington
“Elizabeth helped me to prepare for my MFT boards which I passed and did extremely well. She was very helpful in helping me review and spot areas where I needed to study more. Elizabeth had great study materials and I would highly recommend her tutoring services!!”
~ July 2014, Haleh Clapp, Washington
“Elizabeth has great energy, compassion, care, and humor when it comes to tutoring! Her approach is very gentle and she is very supportive of the way you learn or what you need. She knows her stuff and makes it so much fun to study. Her passion to help students shows up in the room when she tutors. She is an amazing coach and she knows how to motivate students. I feel blessed to have her. Elizabeth has what you need to pass the exam and I am thankful for all the time she put into helping me and many others. Thank you, Elizabeth!”
~ April 2014, Liana Gibson, Washington
“Passing the MFT exam is such a relief! Thank you so much for your help! Working with you provided the structure I needed to stay focused. You tips and materials were such a big help. And your encouragement was so appreciated!!!!”
~ April 2014, Sandra Brannon, Washington
“Thank you for your support and help. It meant a lot.”
~ March 14, 2014, Anna Anderson, Washington
“I want to thank you for taking me deep inside MFT history and theory. I believe this is the real key to nailing down the answers and passing MFT State Exams. The fast pace way you present the material and the fun way you test material comprehension seems more like a game, a challenge. An enjoyable experience with a successful finish! Thanks again Elizabeth.”
-March 2014, B.W., Indiana
“Elizabeth is creative; detail oriented; as well as personable coach and tutor. I was overwhelmed by the vast amount of material needed to learn for the MFT licensure exam but she made it so simple for me to understand. She is competent and very up to date of what to expect on the exam everything we went over in our sessions was on the exam. I’m very pleased as a result of working with Elizabeth. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone who needs assistance in studying for the licensure exam. You will not be disappointed.”
~ February 2014, Chima Lubin, Florida
“If you are needing to take the MFT Licensing exam and need to get organized Elizabeth is your person. She can set you up with a schedule and materials that get you organized and ready for the exam.”
-January 2014, Greg Moore, Washington
