How do they match: Marriage and Family Therapists

  • Marriage and Family Therapists

  • Child and Family Counselor
  • Child and Family Therapist
  • Counselor
  • Family Counselor
  • Family Service Counselor
  • Family Services Counselor
  • Family Therapist
  • Group Counselor
  • Human Relations Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Marriage Counselor
  • Marriage and Family Counselor
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
  • Military and Family Life Counselor
  • Relationship Counselor

  • Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

  • Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.
  • Confer with other counselors, doctors, and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.
  • Determine whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry, or legal aid.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.
  • Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
  • Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs.
  • Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.
  • Provide family counseling and treatment services to inmates participating in substance abuse programs.
  • Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.
  • Supervise other counselors, social service staff, and assistants.
  • Write evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary.

  • Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
  • Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.