How do they match: Marriage and Family Therapists

  • Behavior Technician

  • 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.

  • Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, or observation.
  • Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.
  • Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
  • Advise others on social or educational issues.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.