Marriage and family therapist
Works with couples and families to improve communication and untangle relational conflicts.
What that means
Here it is not a person who is supported but a relationship: the couple, the siblings, the blended family, the parent-adult child bond. The professional works with what unfolds between the people present, not only within each of them.
The profession shares its order with social work, but its field is distinct and its title is its own.
When to turn to a marriage and family therapist
- The difficulty lies in the relationship more than in any one person.
- You want to consult as a couple, or as a family.
- Communication is stuck and the same conflicts keep returning.
Frequently asked questions
Does everyone have to take part?
Not necessarily. Who attends is decided with the professional, depending on the situation.
Is it the same as a social worker?
No, they are two distinct professions within the same order. The field of marriage and family therapy focuses specifically on couple and family relationships.
Checking that a professional is in good standing
Every professional order keeps a public register of its members: that is where you confirm someone holds the right to practise. On PsyPsy, this check is done upfront — the licence and membership in the order are validated before a professional can contact anyone.
PsyPsy is not an emergency service
PsyPsy connects people; it does not provide care and makes no diagnosis. In an emergency, call 911. To speak with someone now: Info-Social 811, option 2.
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