(Courtesy of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
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interpersonal relationships. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals,
couples, families and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage,
family and social adjustment. The practice also includes premarital counseling, child
counseling, divorce or separation counseling and other relationship counseling. Marriage and
Family Therapists are psychotherapists and healing arts practitioners licensed by the State of
California. Requirements for licensure include a related doctoral or two-year master's degree,
passage of a comprehensive written examinations and at least 3,000 hours of supervised
experience.
THE COMPETENT MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST WILL…..
- Be licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Be bound by a professional code of ethics
- Participate in a professional association such as The California Association of Marriage
and Family Therapists (CAMFT) (See my Resources Page) - Engage in professional continuing education to keep up-to-date in an ever changing
professional environment - Treat patients only within the scope of their license and competence
- Refer patients to other qualified practitioners when appropriate or necessary
- Welcome inquiries about methods, background, experience and fees
- Patients can expect that discussions will be kept confidential, except as otherwise
required or permitted by law.
Competent therapists do not offer solutions or take sides. They help patients work out
solutions according to individual values and lifestyles. Seeking professional assistance is a
sign of courage and a willingness to deal with life's many changes.
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