Marriage & Family Therapist
Comprehensive Sites
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy: Career InformationTake a look at this professional organization and the career information they offer to students starting out. Learn about a career as a marriage and family therapist, applying to schools, and find a directory of state licensing boards and related links.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: CounselorsFind out about the nature of the work of counselors at this page, created by the U.S. Department of Labor and offering people interested in this profession an overview of the nature of the work, opportunities outlook, salary, related occupations, and sources of additional information in this field.
Princeton Review: PsychologistFind out about a day in the life of a psychologist, such as the different settings they may work and potential job satisfaction in working with their clients. You can learn about the quality of life you can expect in this career, related college majors, graduate programs, internships, organizations, and publications in a field which often leads to a specialization in marriage and family therapy.
Occupational Titles
Marriage and Family Therapist
Bereavement Counselor
Cadc (Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor)
Case Manager
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinical Supervisor
Correctional Care And Treatment Worker
Correctional Caseworker
Correctional Counselor
Corrections Caseworker
Counselor
Domestic Violence Advocate
Eap Counselor (Employee Assistance Program Counselor)
Elder Counselor
Group Counselor
Group Home Counselor
Lcsw (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Mental Health Case Manager
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Therapist
Ssw (Social Service Worker)
Therapist
Treatment Coordinator
Accredited Academic Programs
Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate SchoolsState-by-state and provincial listings for graduate programs in marriage and family therapy are collected at this page, with links available to websites and contact information for program administrators.
Princeton Review: College Majors, PsyhcologistA list of college majors that would be helpful if you are considering a career as a psychologist is listed at this site. Log into this site to find high school preparation information, a list of majors, and links to colleges offering psychology undergraduate degrees and related programs and majors.
Salary Levels
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists: What MFTs Get PaidReview this special article to find specific information on the salaries of family therapists. You will learn about the average salary and will also find a breakdown by the numbers of salary by setting, possession of license, salary by race, and other variables that may affect what you are paid, such as age and being able to appropriately handle patient insurance.
PayScale: Marriage/Family TherapistThe median salary according to years of experience for a marriage and family therapist is found at the chart at this page, with related information on median salary by employer type and median salary by city found as you scroll down the page.
Professional Organizations
American Association for Marriage and Family TherapyLearn about a specialization as a marriage and family therapist at this site, which is the premiere organization for the profession. You can look for books, articles, and events in the field, or go to the site’s job connection to find out about opportunities in the field. The Commission on Accreditation will offer you information on programs that are nationally-recognized in the field, too.
American Counseling AssociationAccess the student link at the top of the page, and you will be connected to complete information for divisions and regions across the country. Find out about graduate programs in counseling, job opportunities, and other organizations that are important in the field. Several downloads are available at no cost that offer discussions of professional counseling.
American Mental Health Counselors AssociationThis organization offers an online journal in mental health counseling, a department especially for students, and plenty of practice resources for counselors just starting out. Learn about exclusive member benefits and find information on obtaining insurance through this organization for practicing as a counselor.
American Psychological Association: Resources for StudentsFind interesting career profiles in the field of psychology, such as a prison psychologist, or browse the psychology news at this student page. Books and brochures for students, conferences, publications, and information on different psychology topics are found here. You can also learn more about funding your education, finding an accredited educational program, or student forums that are offered so you can connect online.
Licensing & Certification
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: State Licensing BoardsA listing of state licensing boards is obtainable at this page, where you can connect to the right sources to find out the particular of licensure in the state you are thinking of practicing counseling in. From this page, you will find applications for licensure and specific information on testing and other requirements.
American Board of Psychology ProfessionalsFind out about the certification process at this page, which will connect you to information especially for students and interns. Links at the site tell you how to become certified and offer a free newsletter about the certification process.
Association of State and Provincial Psychology BoardsThis site has three main departments, including one especially for students. Enter that link in the middle of the page, and you will be able to easily locate general information on professional practice and overviews of licensure issues, exams, and links to all the North American psychology jurisdiction websites.
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational ProgramsA main source of accreditation in the counseling field, this organization will direct you to information about the accreditation process and overviews of different careers available in the counseling field. Link to online newsletters here, or click on “student information” to locate details on the benefits of attending CACREP-accredited programs.
National Board for Certified CounselorsFind out about national counselor certification at this organization, which is the preeminent professional credentialing board for meeting practice standards in the field of counseling. Click on student information at the left to find out about board eligibility and get answers to frequently asked questions.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Psychological Association: PsycCareersFind a job, post your resume, or get tips on job interviews and the field of psychology. Professional development resources are also available to students that combine conferences, workshops, and information on career paths.
Association for Psychological Science: Job SeekersEnter a keyword here, and you will be brought to listings of careers in psychology and science in the area you specify.
Publications
Academic and Professional Journals in Family TherapyA variety of journal home page are accessible through this site, including journals on contemporary family therapy techniques, marital relations, and family psychotherapy. Access any one to go directly to the site, read abstracts, and better understand the types of topics addressed by professional therapists.
American Psychological Association: JournalsThe most prominent journals in the world of psychology are available from this site, where you can access some material, such as abstracts and tables of contents. Search for information by subject, get free articles in the news, or jump on to the research databases of the American Psychological Association.
FamilyTherapyResources.netThis site was designed for therapists and consumers and will help you locate books, articles, audiotapes, and even graduate and dissertation papers in the field of family therapy. It is a comprehensive source of information, provided by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Psychology Today OnlineA daily focus of this online publication is found, as well as health centers for a variety of topics. Natural health, blogs, a diagnosis dictionary, and keyword search are all available. Find the current issues featured articles, or test yourself to see if you understand human behavior and common psychological diagnoses.
Online Forums & Blogs
APA Listservs for StudentsThe listservs here have special pages for those in their very early career or looking to make career decisions. Special forums lead students to lists related to internships, a list for ethnic issues, a mentors section connecting students with licensed practitioners and many more forums geared toward the issues specifically faced by students going into psychology and counseling profession.
Psychology Today: Hot Off the BlogsBlogs at this site address addiction, cravings, anxiety, dating, therapy, and even geniuses. Choose a blog you are interested in, stay updated on future postings, or get information on all of them. Bloggers are experts in their field or subspecialty of psychology.
Career Videos
Clinical, Counseling, and School PsychologistsFind out about the different specialties of psychologists, including clinical psychologists and the places they work. Educational requirements, licensing requirements, and the different problems they help to solve in people’s lives are reviewed in this video.
YouTube: Marriage and Family TherapistsLearn about the treatment about relationship issues, health and behavioral problems and other conditions all in the context of the family. Family dynamics and lifecycle issues contributing to life problems are introduced, with goals, state licensing, and the varied backgrounds that marriage and family therapists come from, including psychology, counseling, and psychiatry.
