Marriage Counselor Career

*A job as a Marriage Counselor falls under the broader career category of Marriage and Family Therapists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Marriage and Family Therapists : 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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Marriage and Family Therapist Career

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Master's Degree usually needed for this career