LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

(LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists are mental health professionals who bring a family-oriented perspective and treatment approach to health care related to mental, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal disorders. They can also provide premarital, relationship, child, separation and divorce counseling.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work; Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology; complete supervised experience under a licensed LMFT and pass state licensing exam.

PROGRAM LENGTH

Bachelor's - 4 Years

Masters- 1-2 Years

PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT

Outpatient care centers
Schools
Hospitals
Private practice
Substance abuse & addiction treatment centers
Social service agencies
Physician offices

SALARY RANGE

$22.99 - $34.25