A Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Maryland is a clinician with specialized training in counseling couples and families. To become licensed as a LCMFT, a person must have at least a Master's degree in the field of marriage and family therapy from an accredited college, as well as two years and 2,000 hours of supervised experience.

Are you required to see a LCMFT for marriage and family counseling? No. There are other qualified licensed professionals that also offer this service. In choosing a LCMFT, however, you can be comfortable in the knowledge that the person has a good foundation for working with couples and families. Unfortunately, there is no requirement of experience or training in Maryland for a provider to say they see couples and families in their practice . 

What are some of the other titles and licenses?

In looking for someone to help you in Maryland, you may run across some of these other licenses and titles:

LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

LCSW-C - Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical

Licensed Psychologist

Psychiatrist (MD)

Be an educated consumer. It is alright to ask your provider questions about his or her training and experience. No matter who you go to for help, make sure they are licensed in your state.