A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas is a mental health professional specializing in the dynamics of relationships within families and couples. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, they possess the education, training, and experience to assess and treat various relationship issues.

LMFTs often utilize a systems-based approach to understand and address challenges within families, couples, and individuals. They may work with individuals, couples, families, or even larger systems like schools or communities. Common issues addressed by LMFTs include marital conflict, family dysfunction, communication problems, grief and loss, and trauma.