| Aspect | Mft Graduate Students | Marriage and Family Therapists |
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| Credentials | Graduate degree in MFT, supervised clinical hours in training | Licensed with a master's or doctoral degree, required supervised clinical hours, licensure exam |
| Work Environment | Training clinics, educational settings, internships | Private practices, clinics, hospitals, community agencies |
| Industry Usage | Educational and training phase, not licensed to practice independently | Licensed professionals providing therapy services independently |
In summary, Mft Graduate Students are in the training phase, working towards licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists. Once licensed, they become Marriage and Family Therapists, able to provide independent therapy services in various settings.