

Marriage and Family Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Therapist
Marriage and family therapists work with individuals, couples, and families to help promote mental and emotional health. They bring a family-centered perspective to treatment, even when treating individuals.
"Many times, individuals come into therapy as a last resort. Marriage and family therapists have the rewarding job of helping clients who are struggling with issues such as family dysfunction, self-harm, and relational problems. The therapeutic relationship becomes one in which individuals can work through their deep pain and fight for their relationships with others. As a therapist, you get to help shed light on their hope, their areas of strength, and make them aware of the potential that still lies in their life. Its rewarding because as devastating as some clients stories are, you often have the privilege of watching people live more fulfilling lives with healthier and authentic relationships.” Jenna Stauffer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
NOTE: Every day varies based on the client and their needs, some therapist work evenings and weekends to best fit their clients schedules.
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“Bottom line, you must love people and learning because you will invest years of your life to school and thousands of dollars to your education. The devastating stories you will hear on a daily basis will wear on you so heavily, but if at the root of it all is a love and desire to help people see hope, that is what will keep you moving and make it all worth it.” Jenna Stauffer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist