Marriage and Family Therapists
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Marriage and Family Therapists role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Marriage and Family Therapist → Practitioner Marriage and Family Therapist → Senior Marriage and Family Therapist → Department Lead Marriage and Family Therapist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
105K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,090 - $55,495/year With equity/bonuses: $42,999 - $66,594 Top markets (SF/NYC): $44,954 - $66,594 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,363 - $49,946 Year 2-3: Junior level $55,495 - $68,305 Year 4-6: Mid level $68,305 - $74,057 Year 7-10: Senior level $74,057 - $92,720 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Marriage and Family Therapist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Social Perceptiveness You communicate…
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