Providing Qualified Psychotherapy
by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)

Marriage and Family Therapists help individuals, couples, families and children explore and resolve problems in a safe, supportive environment. We are dedicated to the advancement of marriage, family, child and individual psychotherapy as an art, a science, and a mental health profession. California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) establishes and helps maintain high standards of professional ethics and practice for its members. It supports continuing professional education and has an active legislative program designed to benefit both the profession and the consumer. CAMFT membership includes professionals in allied fields as well as students and interns pursuing licensure. Central Coast Chapter of CAMFT (CCC-CAMFT) represents marriage and family therapists in San Luis Obispo County and surrounding areas.

Distress Signals: Where An MFT Can Help

Emotional stress
Anxiety
Child behavior problems
Depression
Moodiness
Sexual disturbances
Unexplained fatigue
Unusual eating patterns
Excess alcohol or drug use
Family conflict
Divorce or separation
Difficulty coping with changing lifestyles
Fear, anger or guilt
Grief or emotional pain

Seeking professional assistance is a sign of courage and a willingness to deal with life’s many changes. Clients can expect that discussions will be kept confidential, except as otherwise required or permitted by law.

	How to Choose a Therapist Don’t be afraid to shop around for a good match between you and your therapist. No matter how well trained the therapist is, if you are not at ease with him or her or you are unwilling to talk about personal problems or feelings, you will be wasting your money. Trust your intuition. Take recommendations from friends and family only if they have shown significant and visible changes in behavior and attitudes during their therapy.