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    Cost

    • Listed price

      LCSW Vibes

      • Course: $199 LMSW / $249 LCSW. One-time payment.
      • Bootcamp: Live $299 / Replay $99.
      • Premium: $599.
      • Klarna/Afterpay available at course checkout.

      Therapist Development Center

      • LMSW Exam Prep (ASWB Masters): $275.
      • LCSW Exam Prep (ASWB Clinical): $295.

    How you study

    • Study format

      LCSW Vibes

      • Course: self-paced lessons with audio narration, study mode and flashcards. LCSW track has deeper clinical content.
      • Bootcamp: 3-day live intensive with Arisza, November 6-8, 2026. Fri 6-9pm EST, Sat-Sun 12-5pm EST. F.N.B.M. Method for FIRST/NEXT/BEST/MOST questions. Replay: on-demand September and October 2026 recordings.
      • Premium: Exam Prep Course plus private community.

      Therapist Development Center

      • Self-paced online audio lessons, downloadable handouts and clinical examples. Clinical: about 75-80 hours of content. Masters: 65+ hours.

    • Live support

      LCSW Vibes

      • Course: no live sessions.
      • Live bootcamp: live Q&A and real-time coaching.
      • Premium: live coaching and training, office hours, messaging support, accountability and readiness check-ins.

      Therapist Development Center

      • Email coaching from licensed clinical social work coaches. Replies within 2 business days.
      • Live workshops/groups: Not publicly listed.

    • Separate LMSW/LCSW tracks

      LCSW Vibes

      • Separate LMSW (Masters) and LCSW (Clinical) course tracks.

      Therapist Development Center

      • Separate Masters and Clinical products.

    Practice and access

    • Practice materials

      LCSW Vibes

      • Course: 71+ lessons, 1,000+ practice questions, timed 122-question mock exam, study mode, flashcards, progress tracking and downloadable workbook.
      • Bootcamp: course platform with question bank, mock exam, workbook and cheat sheets.
      • Premium: Exam Prep Course included.

      Therapist Development Center

      • Clinical: 800+ questions with rationales, 3 half-length and 3 full-length mock exams.
      • Masters: 600+ questions, 2 half-length and 2 full-length mock exams.

    • Access terms

      LCSW Vibes

      • One-time payment. 6 months of access; extension available with proof of your scheduled exam date.
      • Live bootcamp: 90 days starting Day 1.
      • Premium: Access continues until you pass (proof of test date required). This is an access commitment, not a pass guarantee.

      Therapist Development Center

      • 6 months initially, with free extensions as needed.

    • Refund terms

      LCSW Vibes

      Terms vary by program

      Therapist Development Center

      • Exam-prep sales are final except where required by law.

    Prices and terms were checked on October 13, 2026 from each provider's official website and may change. Confirm on the provider's site before purchasing.

    Your LCSW Vibes options.

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    Free Community offer

    Free Community

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    For: Students looking for encouragement and connection while preparing for the ASWB Exam.

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    Exam Prep Course offer

    Exam Prep Course

    LMSW $199 / LCSW $249

    For: LMSW and LCSW candidates who want structured, self-paced study for their exam level.

    One-time payment. 6 months of access; extension available with proof of your scheduled exam date.

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    E.L.I.T.E. Bootcamp offer

    E.L.I.T.E. Bootcamp

    Live $299 / Replay $99

    For: Students who want focused, guided training, either live with Arisza or through a replay.

    Live: 90 days of access starting Day 1. Replay: on-demand recordings of September and October 2026 training.

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    LCSWvibes Premium Community™ offer

    LCSWvibes Premium Community™

    $599

    For: Learners who want course content, coaching and accountability together.

    Access continues until you pass (proof of test date required). This is an access commitment, not a pass guarantee.

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    Just looking for practice?

    LCSW Vibes Practice Exams

    LCSW Vibes Practice Exams

    $49 single / $79 two / $99 three

    122-question exams in the 2026 format, rationales and domain breakdowns. Free 5-question sample.

    Access: Not publicly listed.

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    Social Work Test Prep

    • $39 per practice exam (current sale). Bundles from 2 for $69. Complete package: $164.
    • 122 questions per exam in the 2026 format. Complete package: "over 1,000 practice questions".
    • 90 days of access, free extensions on request.
    • Fees non-refundable.
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    ASWB official online practice test

    • $85. Registered candidates only: authorization-to-test number required.
    • One full attempt with a 4-hour timer. ASWB notes it does not exactly match the format at Pearson test centers.
    • Access for 30 days from launch or until ASWB receives your scores, whichever comes first.
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    In their own words.

    “After failing the LCSW exam a few times, I stumbled across LCSW Vibes. Coach Arisza helped me develop strategies to think critically, narrow down answers, and choose the best possible option.”
    Cynthia McFadden

    Cynthia McFadden

    LISW-CP, DHSc

    “This was my 4th time taking the exam. I found Arisza's YouTube videos. Her voice, her breakdown of the material, it just clicked.”
    Chanda Okafor

    Chanda Okafor

    LMSW

    “This was my 5th test. I got 120 questions right on this exam, my 5TH TIME!”

    Ruth Sterbach

    LCSWA

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