San Gabriel Valley Therapist

Referral Information to Assist Attorneys, Educators, Clergy and Others in the Helping Professions. When is a referral advisable?

Referral to a Marriage & Family Therapist is appropriate for individuals who are experiencing a relationship problem that adversely affects their life and is one they desire help in solving. Counseling, therapy, psychotherapy are all terms used by individuals who desire assistance in acquiring mental and emotional well-being.

What do MFC and MFT/IMF followed by a number indicate?

Both MFC (Marriage, Family and Child Counselor) and MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) indicate the person is licensed by the State of California to provide psychotherapy, pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code. The Board of Behavioral Science is the licensing and regulatory body. An MFC/MFT professional has completed at least a master's level degree, 3,000 hours of supervised experience and has passed both a written and oral exam. An MFC/MFT is knowledgeable of and adheres to a professional code of ethics.