What is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)?

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) help individuals, couples, families and children explore and resolve their problems in a supportive environment. Marriage and Family Therapists are relationship specialists. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life adjustment problems, personality disorders and more. MFT's perform a wide range of services including: individual counseling, marital and couple therapy, group therapy, life coaching, critical incident debriefing, consultation to business and public speaking and trauma healing.

How do you know if you need a Marriage and Family Therapist?

If you are experiencing difficulties with your relationships and functioning in your daily life you may need the assistance of a Marriage and Family Therapist. Symptoms you may look for are:

• Feelings of sadness or depression
• Moodiness
• Feelings of loneliness, isolation
• Emotional stress or anxiety
• Sexual disturbances
• Unexplained fatigue or difficulty sleeping
• Unusual eating patterns
• Unexplained injuries to family members
• Excessive drug or alcohol use
• Family conflict or tension
• Divorce or separation
• Child behavior problems
• Difficulty coping with change
• Fear, anger or guilt
• Conflicts with co-workers or peers
• Grief or emotional pain