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How to Become a Marriage & Family Therapist in 10 Steps
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- What’s Anya Mind?
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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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
I’m excited for you! If those are the things that you enjoy, you’ll love this line of work.
I’m 31 with a corporate job watching this too 👍
You’re not alone girl! I’m 23 w/ a psych degree debating whether or not to go back to school for dental hygiene so THAT can pay my bills until I become a LMFT
I am 31 and looking at i am seriously considering this path
Seeing this makes me feel better. I'm currently in the same boat but was feeling like I'm starting to late
I'm 2 Internships away from completing my Master's degree in MFT. 👍🏾
Super close to the finish line! Congrats! ♥️
2 internships what? Why 2?
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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!
thank you for your service
Reclassing to a BH( if you get your masters in social work)
I just passed my California clinical exam today! I was listening to your videos on the drive to the testing center!
Yayyy!! Congratulations!!! 🎉
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.
Congrats! You got this!
Me too!
@@StephAnya your a big help I just graduated this week with my Masters in MFT and I'm in the process of moving to Atlanta . Your information really helping me with the transition.
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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. 👍
It’s so rewarding! Thank you for watching ♥️
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.
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!!
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and you absolutely radiate positivity ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!
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!
Yes! I really enjoyed the whole process even when my time became really limited. Let me know if any other topics would be helpful for you on this journey!
im so glad I found a channel where there is people like me. I'm on my way to becoming a marriage therapist as well, im super excited
I have Bachelor in law, can I study master in psychology and work in this feild
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😅😅
I'm getting my bachelor's in phycology pursuing a career as a lmft. I'm so glad I found your channel.
Welcome!!
this just help me see that i should attend grad school after i finish my BA. Thanks.
I’m currently in school getting an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My career goal is to be a LCMHC.
Hi Olympia! What state are you in? Are you up north?
Can you do a video on the difference between Counselors vs. Therapists vs. Psychologists vs. Social Workers?
Woah! That is a lengthy process but you made it sound easy and fun! I can tell you love what you do. Very inspiring! 😊
It goes so fast! I really do. Thank you for watching!
Hi, Miss Steph!
I just really wanted to say thank you for your super informative videos! This is only the second one I’ve seen from you, but I’m most likely going to binge all the rest of what you’ve uploaded for us! I love your confidence in everything you share and how you just know that this is the exact help we need in our career path journeys. I appreciate that you do not beat around the bush! I was starting to lose sight of my passion and my dream career, but I thought, “let’s look more into it, maybe someone/something will remind me why this is what I want to do,” and BAM! You brought me back to my “why”. You make a really great mentor to those who want to do what you do but are afraid or intimidated by the journey. I hope and pray whoever wants to be that personal mentor to me when I get there and officially jump into whichever program I’m blessed with, that they’ll be as encouraging as you! Thank you, really, thank you!
-Denise G.
This comment made my day! So glad you’re finding that “why” again ♥️
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.
Loved this explanation! I’ve always wanted to be a life coach, still working on learning how to go about it. Also very classy video. Can you share what camera/lighting you used? Love the blurry ness on the background and you as the main focus!
Thank you for your kind words! Good luck with pursuing your passion. Someone needs you out there! I use a Canon 5d Mark II. I use natural lighting and the blurry background is achieved through a combination of manual focus and a wide open aperture setting. I hope this helps!
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!
This video was so informative!! I was a bit confused on how the entire process would look in practice. This video definitely was the information I needed to commit to LMFT. Thank you 🙏🏾
Wow I'm so thankful that I found your channel! I'm definitely subscribing and bookmarking your channel you make it sound so easy, and I guess it is if you put your mind to it. So informative thanks a lot!
So glad to have you here!! ♥️
I am interested in becoming a Marriage and Family therapist and this video was extremely helpful and makes me excited to work with clients and get to know myself better. I would love to hear about how you studied for the Licensing Exam because that would be very beneficial for me. I was also wondering how much a Marriage Counselor at your level typically makes, if you don’t mind saying. I know that it varies by states, but the internet doesn’t really give me one answer.
I’m glad you found it helpful! Yes, I’ll cover both of those things. Thank you for those requests!
I used to hate Mondays, now I look forward to them. #WhatsAnyaMindMondays Great video!
Haha! So glad to brighten up your Monday!
This was so so helpful thank you so much for putting all that information in on video and saying it in an understandable way. I still have 9 more months until I finish my bachelors degree in Psychology and going to start the whole process you were talking about. Honestly it's pretty intimidating....But I hope I will have the will power to pull through. Again, thank you!
You’re so welcome! If you love counseling, the process will not feel as long as it sounds. Good luck!!
Thank you for the video. I feel motivated to pursue my master’s degree and my journey to becoming a LMFT
So glad, I watched this, I have my masters in human services, and started the process to get my hours for my AAMFT
So glad to have you here! Let me know anything else that would be helpful for you.
@@StephAnya do you know how long it takes the board to approve an application?
@@camillegregory3064 In Georgia, it takes several weeks. I was waiting for a long time only to find out that they sent it to an incorrect email address. We're notorious for a very slow board.
@@StephAnya thanks
What is a AAMFT ?
This was a really helpful video! I am interested in studying this field. I am also located in GA and was researching online schools but prefer a local school due to the intern you was talking about, I would have to travel to that state so knowing I can complete this closer to home is relieving. I just typed in RUclips marriage and family therapist and you popped up lol. You have the same name as me and looks like you studied in atlanta as well haha so I’m thankful I ran across your channel Anna going to catch up on your videos and use your channel as a guide for my journey. Thank you so much for sharing your life with the world around you. I love you already twin😘❤️
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! 🤞🏾😬
LOVE this. I finished graduate school 1 1/2 ago and am about to apply for my LMFT-A and take my test. I would love to hear your thoughts on choosing a job as an intern and associate. I know one day I want to be apart of a private practice or group practice and would love to find somewhere to prepare me for this work.
Congrats and good luck! Thank you for that great video idea!
Incredibly helpful!
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
I'm so thankful that I found your channel! Thank you for all of the great information!
So glad to have you here! If you have any specific topics that would be useful, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
I'm currently looking into graduate schools. Ideally an online program as I have two very young daughters. You mentioned in a video that you would share information on the school you chose. Have you made that video yet?
I have! I’ll upload it soon.
Hi Steph, thank you for the information. Would you please make a video step by step guide to becoming LMFT in Georgia without the AMFT process. Thank you in advance!
I’m so glad to hear your in GA me too !
thank you so much I want to become a therapist when I grow up so this gives me a lot of knowledge of what I need
I’m so thankful for the wealth of knowledge you’re sharing with us! I’m so excited for this journey!!
I'm so glad!
My plan was to become a school counselor but just getting my associates and bachelor's took almost 7 years, and that was full time, just not overloading. Currently, my plan is to return long enough to get my GPA back up enough for grad school but with my son now, I wonder if it will take even longer to complete everything when I still have to be working a full time job. I have been told I should just finish my teaching path and then move into counseling when a position opens but that could still take time. It can be worrisome to say the least. Thank you for your video. It filled in some blanks that I was missing.
thank you so much for making this video, I am finishing up my undergraduate degree and have been researching more into what steps I need to take next! Could you do a video on potential internship or experiences that can help before applying to a grad school program?
You look incredible!
We are literally on the exact same track! you got this.. love your videos
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!
You got this!
Hey,
Thank you for your time because this video is very helpful with a lot of information for this carrier.
Super informative, thank you!
Wonderful synopsis - thank you for the video Stephanie I am looking into becoming a therapist :)
IGBO GAL, I dey hail oo 👊🏾
This video was lovely and sooo helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for this informative video!!!
Thanks alot for sharing this information !
Thank you for this informations video.
You have wonderful energy... Thank you for sharing 🙏
I appreciate you making this.. I got my MFT from NCU.. with covid I have been in such a funky trying to work toward my licensing but I'm going to control to work at it.
You’ve got this! The pandemic has stalled many things, but you’ll find your stride.
Im going to major in psychology and minoring in MFT.
Love that I found your channel! Thinking of going this route :) Thanks for sharing. Love your intro song and quality videos!
I’m glad you found it too ❤️. Thank you! Tell me any topics that would help in your decision
I’m going to graduate from getting my bachelors next year & I am a single mom also so this long process kinda scares me I hope I finish quickly like you!
SO HELPFUL!
Hi! A question please, I have graduated with my masters in marriage and family therapy and now I have the associate license and still awaiting to complete my clinical hours before I can take my exam in New Jersey. My question is , if I complete a post back certificate program, will it remove a year requirements for the clinical hours of 1500 hours
Throught those 4-6 years are any of the internships paid? Because I REALLY want to pursue this career but I have a child and I obviously need to provide for her. I’m unsure if I should just go straight to work after I get my BA and save up or just jump right into a master’s program
Considering this path after 4 years working in case management and family foster care. Ready to learn how to get in a masters program. Thanks !
Make sure the school is CACREP accredited. However, it depends on what kind of counseling you're going into. I'm currently in the practicum/ internship phase of my graduate program.
Thank you very much for the information Steph, it was very helpful.
I currently finishing up my studies to get my B.Ed in secondary education Spanish and French. So I was excited to see that one actually needs a Bachelor to pursue the MFT.
I would love to know where I could apply for financial aid though. I welcome your suggestions.
Super helpful video. What difference does it make if the program is only regional accredited but not coamfte accredited?
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Hello Anya, thank you for your video. I am writing because I'm about to graduate and was not clear on the additional 2000-3000 hours after taking the state exam. I thought or may have misunderstood but I thought that MFT hours are counted while we are in school, also I thought the only additional hours I would need would be 300 for the state of Georgia. The question I have is are we required to obtained an additional 2000-3000 hours after graduation?
Ouuu I’d like to know why it felt like the better choice to become a therapist and go through this process versus becoming a relationship coach. Struggling to feel like it worth it because I’m so afraid of debt.
Extremely informal. Thank You!!!!
Aww thank you for watching! ♥️
Great Video, My Daughter is Looking into it. My wife is LMFT
Hi! Is it possible to get LMFT licensure with a masters in mental health counseling (not specifically marriage and family)? What about the other way around- can you become a LMHC with a masters in MCFT? Thanks!
I know it's possible to get your LMFT license with a master in mental health counseling but I don't know if it the Same the other way around. I'm in Florida so if your school isn't comft accredited you would be registered as a MHC intern and would have to take additional classes.
Ment COAMFTE
My university was regional accredited
I would highly recommend you looking into Paul Chek. Next level therapy that is beyond the University/Corporation dogma. Your amazing with great energy keep up the soul work.
Her number of subs are so low for how amazing she is. I'd say she should use a trendy name and analyze a recording so she can get some recognition.
So does this also apply for RNs ?
When do you start to earn a regular salary? Immediately after associate licensed or fully licensed?
Hi Hayden! There’s a lot of discrepancy. Some people have paid internships but they typically aren’t salaried. Many therapists are never “salaried” because they bill by the hour. If you’re looking to be salaried, that would most likely be through a fairly large agency and yes it would become more of an option once you’re associate licensed with a pay increase once you’re fully licensed. Does that answer your question?
@@StephAnya Yep perfect, thanks so much. Just wanted to make sure I'd get paid decently after masters degree
If everything is based on your state and you get your license in one state. What happens if you move in the future? I’m trying to figure out where to go to graduate school and I’m worried that I need to stay in that state my whole life. Also, is there a national licensing?
Hi Mashal! That is one of the downsides of mental health in the US- the portability of licenses. Licensing is based on state. However, in most cases, when you move you’re able to apply for licensure in that state based on the fact that you’re licensed already in another state. From what I hear, the most inconvenient aspect of that is typically paying for the application, getting the notarizations, and other info needed for the application, and of course waiting. It is illegal to see clients in that state usually before being licensed there. Now it really doesn’t matter what grad school you go to as long as you ensure that the program requirements align with your state requirements. I hope this helps!
This is my issue as well. I’m on my last semester for my bachelors degree and now I’m looking for masters programs.
Super helpful video. Thanks so much!
I’m glad you found it helpful! Let me know any other topics that would be useful for you. ♥️
@@StephAnya I'm looking forward to your video on how/why you chose your university. : )
Jasmine Harris thanks for reminding me!
I appreciate What's Anya's Mind videos -- Was a fan before I started an MFT program, too. Do you know if typically, the 2-3K additional hours accumulated when you have an associate license are paid hours?
Hi Steph, i live in Africa specifically Nigeria and i want to run a masters program on marriage and family therapy with NCU online. The challenge I envisage will be the practcuum and internship. Thrn the licensing exam.
How do i achieve my goal of LMFT.
Thank you !
I just received my LCMHCA
This may be a personal question, but at what point do you start making money for working? Do you have to wait until you are fully licensed?
Some people can find paid internships. For me, I started getting paid after graduating. A few months before getting my associate license.
I'm still trying to decide whether this is my calling but this video was definitely informative! After taking a break from school before finishing my Bachelor's I'm trying to decide if more school is the right choice for me :)
I know you said you could really major in anything but I was given the option in undergrad to major in either psychology or sociology. Any thoughts on which would be better?
Hey so I just subscribed to your channel. I'm just starting my counselor journey. This Fall I'm starting my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a quick question... What kind of jobs do counselors have while they are getting their 3,000 clinical hours? Can those hours be earned while on the job?
Congrats on starting your journey! There are many different paid positions that you can have while getting those hours. Personally, I work for a community mental health agency.
@@StephAnya Thank you! And I was hoping that would be the answer lol your vids have been helpful. So thank you
Thank you so much for all your great advice. You are so pretty. .
How kind! Thank you ♥️
What’s the difference between a Doctor in physiology a Therapist and a Life Coach?
I am looking to become a LMFT. one of the major questions/concerns I have is the time it takes to get officially licensed. When you have an associates licensure, is your hourly rate typically much less? Of course, this career path for me isn't just about the money but I am curious because to me finances are very important (especially after attending graduate school)
Thanks! and congrats!
Hi! I recently discovered your YT page and I love it! thank you so much for these videos. I am an Aspiring MFT & your channel is definitely motivating.
Question: How do you feel about an online MFT grad school program?
Glad you like them! I graduated from one and have a few videos on it. I loved it!
@@StephAnya AHHHH YAY! This is excitinggg- I am gearing towards this- going to watch those videos now. God bless you!
You eloquently broke these processes down and even made it seem easy! Nice work girl! I would love to hear what you did to study for the exam? (Congratulations!!! on passing it btw!!!) I admire your honesty and excitement that you put into these videos. :)
Hi Brittany!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying them! I’ll definitely make that video. Let me know if you have any specific questions that you want me to address in that video.
Hey Steph!
Thank you SO much for the details about the COAMFTE accreditation. That has narrowed my search for MFT programs significantly. Now, I'm having a hard time knowing if it is wise to go to an online school in California. I live in Pennsylvania, and I'm concerned that if I do a California program (even if its COAMFTE accredited) that it won't be accepted in a lot of states. Portability is very importante to me, so I'm only looking at online programs that are COAMFTE accredited. Do you know anything about this? The California issue, specifically?
I’m stuck between studying to become a Physical Therapist or a MFT. Can you provide videos that talk about salary, job outlook, etc?
Look for my video, “Who gets PAID the most in mental health.” That may help even though of course there’s no mention of physical therapy in that video.
Hi, I have been RN for 35 years & now interested becoming MFT, as a foreign background asian 58yrs old , would it be possible surviving Master program?…
Thank you for making this video. I hope to work towards a masters in MFT and eventually become a LMFT. Can I do an internship before my graduates program or is it only available for during graduates program?
this video was super helpful! I do have a question: I’m currently in grad school getting my masters of social work. I hope to work in the field for a bit and then pursue my MFT license. would I have to go back to school and get a masters/doctorate in marriage and family therapy or would my MSW be sufficient? thanks again for this video! ⭐️
This may be an odd question but have you ever heard of an LPC becoming an LMFT as well? And if so, how would one go about getting that 2nd license? Would they need to complete another master’s?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!! Your videos have been so helpful! ☺️
Hi Shawna! Yes I know quite a few people who are dual licensed. They didn’t complete another master’s. They just took the other exam and passed! In some cases, your state may require you to take a few extra classes to meet the requirement to sit for the exam. I hope that helps!
@@StephAnya That helps sooo much!! Thank you for that information and again thank you for your videos 🙂 Listening to your advice has helped me more than some of my own research while trying to figure out my path to a mental health profession. ❤️ I’ll be watching for more of your content!
Very informative! Thank you! My question or concern rather, is state to state licensing. I’m from Detroit, MI but I moved to Tulsa, OK. In Michigan, you can become licensed as a Limited Licensed Psychologist but in Oklahoma, they don’t have that. Depending on the program, you can become an LPC or MFT here. So if I go back to my home state for school and become and LLP, what happens to that license if I move back to Oklahoma? Would I keep it and just become licensed in OK or would I have to go back to school to become an MFT?
I have a question. I wanted to ask about the salary of LMFT? can you have your own practice ?what made you want to be a therapist?
Hi Amanda! The salary really varies based on your setting. You could make anywhere between $34k and $110k. I'll do a video that addresses this. Yes, you can have your own practice. In my first 2 videos, I talk about why I was drawn to Marriage & Family Therapy. Thank you for these questions and video requests!
What accreditations should I look for in a masters program?
hay sir, I'm a young teenager and I've been helping a few people online and a few people IRL with their mental health. So this was extremely useful. So I was wondering if I can be one without going to school/Ph.D.? If so then can I have I little bit of feedback? I've always loved to help people since I have been throw some things myself, and I believe because of that I can bond with them easier than most people I know. So if it's not too much can you make a personal video for young teens helping friends/family. Thank you for your time it means a lot to me. I hope you have a lovely day ^w^
It’s so awesome that you want to help others so early on in life. You can of course help people without a degree, but to get paid to do so you’ll typically need some sort of certification. If you’re open to volunteering, maybe become a mentor at a community center such as the YMCA may interest you. What other questions do you have about this that I could incorporate into a video?
@@StephAnya yes there are some things I would like to know such as what is the best path to start on this path I may want to work with fellow children like myself and some adults such as
what is the best way to calm down a person who may be having a panic attack,
how to help someone open up more
what school(s) should I think about going to
how to know what is comfortable surroundings for most people
what are some best ways to start a touchy topic
how to end the segment and make sure they're going home on a food point so you feel safe with them leaving
how to talk about something you don't quite understand
how to start the conversation and end it
how to be prepared if there is anything dangerous is about to happen
how to calm someone down that is getting angry
what is the best way to take notes
and how to start at a young age
how to show your client that they are safe and they found a place they can be theme selves and finally have a home
sorry I know this is a lot but I have a lot of questions and things I want and need to know and I want to be prepared for anything and everything
Do you take another exam to be fully licensed? Or just that one from the first time?
In Georgia, you only take it once.
what if you just want to be a marriage counselor & have no interest in family counseling...I notice the schools here as well group those two together
HI, I have two questions for you: I am considering transferring to your alma mater. Do you have any advice? My second question has to do with what my school is calling Foundational Clinical Skills. Some of the skills are paraphrasing, summarizing, hedging, weaving etc. Have you made any videos on these skills and do you know any other term for the skills. Thanks.
Do we need any specific prerequisites to be able to apply? Kind of like how med students needed to have taken specific courses in order to apply.
Do you do 4 years in school and then you practice ? So after I would get my Bach is psychology I would be able to practice as a counselor right ?
My MFT program begins this August in Georgia. 😆 What's the benefits of taking the NATIONAL exam versus a regional licensure exam? Are we good to practice in any of the 50 states?
The state picks and no it doesn’t mean National licensure unfortunately.