How do they match: Marriage and Family Therapists

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.