Master of Science - Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

Marriage, couple and family counselors believe that significant relationships influence individual experiences and directly and indirectly affect people's well-being throughout life. Research and theory have shown that mental illness and family problems are best treated in the context of relationships.

Stetson University's Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling program is unique because therapists receive training in both individual psychotherapy and family systems, which allows them to focus on understanding client symptoms in the context of their relational interactions.

Marriage and family therapists work with diverse individuals, couples and families from a relational perspective and treat a wide range of clinical issues, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma and more. Research has shown that family-based interventions are highly effective and provide a powerful model for change. Marriage and family therapists utilize a holistic perspective and are concerned about the overall, long-term well-being of individuals and their families.