# Family Therapist

Occupation

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Family Therapists treat relational and behavioral issues within family units, applying family systems therapy and couples or relationship counseling to address conflict, communication breakdowns, and mental health concerns. They develop treatment plans tailored to each family's dynamics, respond to crisis intervention needs, and maintain records through EHR documentation. Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) practice in private clinics, community agencies, and hospital-affiliated behavioral health programs.

Top skills: [Crisis Intervention](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/crisis-intervention), [Treatment Planning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/treatment-planning)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Mental Health Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-counselor)
- Often leads to: [Clinical Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-manager)

## Similar roles

[Behavioral Health Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-health-counselor), [Behavioral Therapist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-therapist), [Family Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/family-social-worker), [Mental Health Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-counselor), [Mental Health Practitioner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-practitioner), [Psychologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/psychologist), [School Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/school-social-worker), [Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/social-worker), [Substance Abuse Counselor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/substance-abuse-counselor)

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