How to Become a Marriage & Family Therapist in 10 Steps

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Published 2020-04-06
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Choosing therapy was one of the most rewarding decisions of my life! I love that I’m contributing to the health of both emotional and relational well-beings each day. So often, I hear from friends, family, and even clients that they’ve thought about being a counselor or therapist, and so many of them would be perfect for this role! Have you ever considered it? In today’s video, I break down the ten most important steps for becoming a therapist! This mainly applies to Marriage and Family Therapy, but can be a resource for social workers, professional counselors, school counselors, national certified counselors, life coaches, sex therapists, etc. I hope this is helpful!

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All Comments (21)
  • @rhondatyus7821
    I'm 2 Internships away from completing my Master's degree in MFT. 👍🏾
  • @alexmurphy5289
    I’m watching this at my corporate job at 31 and working on my GRE to get into school to become a therapist. I was so lost career wise I cannot even begin to tell you, but I focused on my natural skills: listening and empathy. I have so much, SO much to learn but I’m really excited for this journey. Thanks for the great video
  • @juliejuju7419
    I appreciate you breaking down the steps! I'm almost done with my Bachelors son I still have a long way to go . I'm 53! woo chile😅😅
  • It is amazing to know how individuals look at those individuals who have received online training as not getting the proper education. I received my Associate and Bachelor degree online at University of Phoenix, and will be receiving my Masters degree In Marriage and Family Therapy at NCU. I have learned a lot from being online for school. I am a visual learner and I am able to utilize what I have learned from going to school on line. I believe that online schools are no different from brick and morter school. Both help us to succeed.
  • @AlexJatto1
    Hey, thank you for this video, I know a year has passed, but the information is still very helpful. I have a bachelors in psych and I’m a Lieutenant in the army looking at a possible career change, so I definitely appreciate this and I hope you get your full license soon!
  • I just passed my California clinical exam today! I was listening to your videos on the drive to the testing center!
  • @YemiAyodeji
    I admire the fact that you make it seem so easy and interesting. I am looking to be a Life coach but this has given me a little heads up on what to expect. 👍
  • @brittaneyh.6656
    I’m so glad that I found this channel! I just graduate from my master’s program in Counseling Psychology and now I’m going to start pursuing my LMFTA license.
  • @zack2474
    this just help me see that i should attend grad school after i finish my BA. Thanks.
  • @MissOlympia2023
    I’m currently in school getting an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My career goal is to be a LCMHC.
  • @shazzy4293
    Steph Thanks so much for your videos! I have been watching before I found my internship. I just graduated with my Master’s in Family Therapy!! I will continue to watch and learn from you!!
  • @abigailjolene
    This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and you absolutely radiate positivity ❤️❤️❤️
  • @dianajanna7228
    Can you do a video on the difference between Counselors vs. Therapists vs. Psychologists vs. Social Workers?
  • @rmy_Youtube
    Woah! That is a lengthy process but you made it sound easy and fun! I can tell you love what you do. Very inspiring! 😊
  • @datralewis1398
    I'm getting my bachelor's in phycology pursuing a career as a lmft. I'm so glad I found your channel.
  • Thank you for this information! I just graduated from undergrad last year and I was planning on a few years off before going to grad school to just work. But with this information I might as well just start now lol. Honestly, this snapshot of the process just really made me more excited to fill out these school applications!
  • I graduate in June and I’m interested in being a MFT since I was 10 but I do be a little confused about my steps so I’m glad I found your video.
  • @EctoScreen
    I am currently in Film School, but my goal is to be a relationship therapist. I have been finding Master's Programs that work for me and will help me, and I am preparing as much as possible now for that future. This video helped me put it into more perspective and I am so excited to this!
  • @alexandriadenson
    I wish I had found your videos sooner. I take my licensure exam on Friday. It’s my second time taking it and I’m really hoping I pass. I wasted all my 5 years of internship and now my license expires in 7 months and I need to pass! 🤞🏾😬
  • @april2702
    THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! I BELIEVE I CAN DO 4 YEARS..I ALREADY WASTED 15 SO..WHAT'S FOUR??! FOR A GREAT CAUSE. MY FOUNDATION! PRAY A GOOD PRAYER YOU GUYS..I AM 40 GOING ON 41 NEXT MONTH. LMAO I CAN DO IT!