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MFT

In the US mental health field, MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist (or Therapy) — a licensed mental health professional specializing in relational and systemic approaches to therapy.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

In the US mental health field, MFT stands for Marriage and Family Therapist (or Therapy) — a licensed mental health professional specializing in relational and systemic approaches to therapy. The credential is formally recognized in most US states. Not slang; a professional and clinical abbreviation.

She completed her MFT licensure after two years of supervised clinical hours.
Origin: Acronym for Marriage and Family Therapist/Therapy; a US mental health professional designation. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(mental health, US) ; .

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