Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are mental health professionals trained to work with individuals, couples, children, and families. They are licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, behavioral problems, and address a wide array of relationship issues within the context of the family system. LMFTs have graduate training (a Master’s or Doctoral degree) in marriage and family therapy, have completed all the requirements for licensure (i.e. 3,000 hours of supervised experience), and have passed two rigorous state board exams.