If had the best of both worlds, then LCSW is the way to go. I'm currently working on my last year for the MSW so I can become an LCSW. However, I find my empathy for my fellow clinicians quickly eroding due to the passive-aggressive comments, behaviors and direct comments like, the "LCSW does not do therapy and I should be handing out bus tokens instead"(direct quote).Īlthough I am pleased with my professional path, I am hugely disappointed with the MFT's disrespect and urge any LCSW clinician to work in clinics that encourage collaboration or at least among other LCSWs. I have worked in same mental health clinic as the only LCSW for over 23 years. It kills me how people make statements with zero truth with such authority. North Central University has a completely online MFT masters program that is accredited by COAMFTE. Capella University has a MFT masters that is accredited by both COAMFTE as well as CACREP. January 26, 54 - There are COAMFTE-accredited online programs for the MFT masters degree. Some might prefer a Marriage and Family Therapist to a social worker, not so much because of training, but because the person seems a better fit with the client's personality or ideas of what functions counseling should perform.
Many people find themselves just as happy with either type of counselor, as long as that counselor is skilled. In most cases, it comes down to comfort level with a counselor rather than degree or license. Some social workers tend to be more action-oriented in their counseling and may give their opinions more readily. In terms of seeing an MFT or LCSW for therapy, some people note differences. Many an MFT can also perform these functions with ease, but the Marriage and Family Therapist is more therapy-based in training, and may not be aware of all government programs.Īn MFT candidate must often split practice hours among different types of experience, such as family therapy. The social worker may also have specific training in negotiating requests for government assistance. The thought behind this is that the social worker has more training in considering all aspects of a patient's life, like living conditions and income. A marriage and family therapist (MFT) may be able to help a couple demonstrate greater intimacy and trust.
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