Marriage & Family Therapists
Also called: Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Therapist, Psychotherapist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
- Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, and financial difficulties.
- Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
Health
Math and Science
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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