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VAMFT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (VAMFT) is the Virginia division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), an international professional organization which was founded in 1942.

VAMFT is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of families, couples, individuals, and businesses through the advancement of the profession and practice of marriage and family therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The following is an index of Frequently Asked Questions from visitors who are unfamiliar with the field of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or new visitors to VAMFT's website. Feel free to contact us if you have further questions.

How are licensed marriage and family therapists different from licensed professional counselors, licensed substance abuse treatment professionals, licensed clinical social workers, licensed psychologists, and psychiatrists?

How is marriage and family therapy different from the other approaches to psychotherapy?

What are the benefits of marriage and family therapy, over the other approaches to mental health available?

How effective is marriage and family therapy?

How long does marriage and family therapy usually take?

What are some problems marriage and family therapists treat?

Do I have to be married to go to a marriage and family therapist?

Do I have to be heterosexual to go to a marriage and family therapist?

What if we're not "sick" or "crazy," but have ordinary problems like everybody else - problems we do not think are serious enough to need therapy?

What if my spouse and/or whole family won't participate?

What qualifications should I look for in a marriage and family therapist?

How do I find a marriage and family therapist?

How should I pick or choose a marriage and family therapist?

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