LMFT
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
State license for therapists who treat individuals, couples and families with a relational and systems approach. Requirements include a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy, supervised clinical hours and a licensing exam.
Example: Couples therapy with Dr. Lin, LMFT, every other Tuesday.
Usage notes
Most states use the national exam from the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards; California administers its own. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy represents the profession. LMFTs became able to bill Medicare in 2024.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.