Behavioral Health & Social Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 106H00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all marriage and family therapists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Marriage & Family Therapists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Marriage & Family Therapists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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You can download the Marriage & Family Therapists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Marriage & Family Therapists do?
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are mental health professionals who help individuals, couples, and families address cognitive, emotional, and relationship issues by focusing on family systems and relationship dynamics.
They assess emotional and behavioral needs, create treatment plans to develop coping strategies, and guide clients in improving communication, resolving conflicts, and navigating complex life changes.
MFTs work from a holistic perspective, understanding that a person’s well-being is interconnected with their relationships and environment.
Responsibilities
Assess and Diagnose: They evaluate clients’ emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs within the context of their relationships and family systems.
Develop Treatment Plans: MFTs create strategies and coping mechanisms for individuals and families to address problems and achieve healthier outcomes.
Guide Communication: They help clients improve communication skills, foster understanding, and build stronger connections within relationships.
Address Mental and Emotional Disorders: MFTs diagnose and treat a range of conditions, from depression and anxiety to addiction, always with an eye on how these issues impact relationships.
Facilitate Conflict Resolution: They help couples and families navigate and reconcile differences, working toward practical solutions.
Support Life Transitions: MFTs offer guidance to individuals and families navigating challenging life events, including divorce, loss, or other significant life changes.
Promote Healthy Behaviors: They identify and help change dysfunctional relationship patterns, encouraging the development of healthy alternatives.
How they work
Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy: While their name suggests a focus on couples and families, MFTs also work with individuals, always considering the broader systemic context of their lives.
Systems Approach: MFTs take a holistic view, examining how family and relational systems affect an individual’s mental health.
Variety of Settings: They work in diverse environments, including private practices, mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, and government agencies.