Also called: LMFT, Couples Therapist
Helps couples and families improve how they communicate and work through conflict.
Meets a couple on the edge of divorce, then a family whose teenager has stopped talking to them. Draws family maps (genograms) and gives homework like a weekly check-in conversation.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in marriage and family therapy plus ~2 years supervised clinical hours.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling.
Growing much faster than average (about 13% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can suggest exercises, but sitting with a couple or family in conflict and guiding them stays human.
Classes: AP Psychology, Sociology, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1013.
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