Refer to licensed mental health practitioners with training in psychotherapy and family systems. They are qualified to identify and treat mental and emotional issues in the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. They view the individual as part of a system and address their characteristics and roles in primary relationship networks, such as the family. 

Marriage and Family Therapists

Some careers in psychology require an individual to hold a license to work in that subfield. It's important to remember that different psychology licenses may differ by state in terms of their name and requirements needed to obtain a license. Some examples of psychology licenses include: 
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist 
- Professional Educator License
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

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Careers in psychology have a different set of requirements based on:
- Degrees (education level)
- Licenses
- Certifications

Psychology Credentials

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OpenStax Psychology (2nd ed.) Textbook

Individuals can obtain a degree in psychology at any of these levels:
- Associate's 
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral 

Psychology Degrees

Psychology Licenses

Psychology certifications allow an individual to develop specialized skills and training in a subset of psychology. Some examples of psychology certifications include:
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- Board Certified Coach (BCC)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

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