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The information provided in this publication is supplemental and is intended to serve as a quick answer guide for common questions for those pursuing licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The Board’s Statutes and Regulations contain the official legal code sections.
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Aug 27, 2024 · Forming a professional corporation can offer licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) in California various benefits, from personal liability protection to tax advantages. But navigating the legal requirements and logistics of setting up an MFT corporation can feel daunting.
- Psychology
- Professional Clinical Counseling
- Clinical Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Areas of Overlap
Although this article does not focus on Psychologists, understanding their perspective can be helpful. A traditional Psychologist would examine Diego’s inner world to find the root of his dysfunction. Whether looking to his childhood (as a Freudian would) or looking to his present (as a behaviorist would), the focus will be on Diego as an individua...
The professional clinical counseling field emerged from school and career counseling. While they focus today on mental health, LPCCs are likely to see Diego’s struggle as an individual, developmental issue. They will examine his psychological and social development and his current functioning, and treatment will focus on helping Diego improve overa...
Clinical social workers place their focus on connecting people with the resources they need to function well. Those resources may be internal (such as personal skills and strengths, some of which Diego may not be utilizing to their potential) or external (such as community resources and support groups). Traditionally speaking, LCSWs are likely to s...
LMFTs look at behavior in its social and relational context.Perhaps Diego’s anxiety has emerged as a result of tension in his work or in his relationships. Perhaps his anxiety is even adaptive when considered in its context – for example, if he receives more support from his boss or from his partner when showing outward signs of anxiety. Ultimately...
As you can see, none of these philosophies is any better or worse than the others. They’re just different.That matters a great deal as new professionals are being trained and socialized into their respective professions. Of course, the perspectives above are purist ones, and even looking at things from that purist perspective, there is significant ...
CAMFT has hundreds of resources available, including The Therapist magazine, L&E articles, self-care supports, ways to advertise with CAMFT, sample forms for building your business and so much more. Simply hover over the Resources tab on the CAMFT.org homepage to view the drop-down menu. Your browser does not support inline frames.
May 15, 2017 · If you know that it is time to seek therapy, we can help. Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems.
The California Corporations Code does not certify LLCs (Limited Liability Companies) for the purpose of practicing marriage and family therapy. For a licensed marriage and family therapist to provide professional services in California, they must open a Professional Corporation.
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Oct 5, 2010 · AAMFT, AFTA, CAMFT, IFTA, and more: A primer on MFT associations. There are at least six major professional associations that cater to marriage and family therapists. Each of the organizations has great value, and each focuses its energy a bit differently, so it is useful to know about them to determine where you want to make professional ...
