American Association For Marriage & Family Therapy

Life is a journey and like every great journey, it has its ups and downs, certainties and uncertainties. Our relationships with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors influence and create our individual experience. Research and theory have shown that mental illness and family problems are best treated in the context of relationships. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, therapy with a marriage and family therapists can help. Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and families.