A Career Focused on People, Relationships and Change
Marriage and Family Therapists help people navigate mental health concerns, relationship challenges, life transitions, and other experiences that affect their well-being. Unlike approaches that focus only on the individual, MFTs consider the relationships and systems that shape a person’s life.
With a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, you can prepare to pursue licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist and build a career in a variety of mental health settings. MFTs may work with individuals, couples, families, or groups in settings such as community mental health centers, private practices, hospitals, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
Curious where an MFT degree can take you? Explore the career paths and professional settings available to Marriage & Family Therapists.
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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Family Therapy Degree?
A master’s degree in family therapy can prepare graduates for careers centered on mental health, relationships, and family systems. Depending on licensure requirements in your state and your professional goals, MFT graduates may work in settings such as:
Private Practice
Provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families in a private or group practice setting.
Community Mental Health
Support clients experiencing mental health concerns and life challenges through community-based behavioral health services.
Hospitals & Healthcare Settings
Work as part of interdisciplinary teams supporting patients and families navigating mental health and relationship concerns.
Schools & Educational Settings
Support students and families through mental health services, family support, or related roles, depending on state requirements.
Nonprofit & Community Organizations
Provide therapy, outreach, advocacy, or family-focused services in community organizations.
Specialized Mental Health Services
Develop expertise working with areas such as trauma, grief, substance use, couples therapy, or child and family mental health.