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Marriage and Family Therapist
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A Marriage and Family Therapist helps individuals, couples and families experiencing conflict and challenges. The individuals cannot resolve their issues themselves and hope professional help can improve the situation so that everyone can have a better relationship. An individual might seek the help of an MFT to work on their own mental health issues or feelings toward themselves. When treating an individual patient, the MFT will focus on how the issues being discussed impact the individual’s relationships. Alternatively, couples or families work with a Marriage and Family Therapist when dealing with interpersonal conflict or mental health issues causing problems in relationship dynamics.
A Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is a licensed and trained mental health professional specializing in psychotherapy and family dynamics. Their primary duties are to help individuals, couples and family members work through interpersonal conflicts, diagnose and treat patients’ mental health conditions and upkeep client notes.
A Marriage and Family Therapist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Marriage and Family Therapist should be able to execute:
- Taking sessions with clients
- Diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
- Maintaining detailed client records
- Creating and executing treatment plans
- Helping clients set goals and, ideally, see progress
- In some situations, consulting other therapists for guidance or advice on cases
A competitive Marriage and Family Therapist will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Communication skills (listening and responding to clients)
- Organization (to maintain client records and deal with insurance claims)
- Empathy and compassion
- Interpersonal skills
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