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What's a marriage and family therapist?
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Relationship therapy: Marriage and family therapists (mfts) are relationship specialists who treat persons involved in 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.
Answered 5/5/2020
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Therapist: A marriage and family therapist has specialized training in the subject. The prospective patient should inquire as to just how much training the therapist has, as this title is an unlicensed one in many states.
Answered 11/18/2020
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