§ 3051 — Definitions

(a) [Repealed.]

(b) “Licensed associate marriage and family therapist” (LAMFT) is an individual licensed as an associate marriage and family therapist under this chapter who is obtaining experience under professional direct supervision for the purpose of becoming licensed as a marriage and family therapist.

(c) “Licensed marriage and family therapist” (LMFT) is an individual licensed as a marriage and family therapist under this chapter who offers to individuals, couples, families or groups professional marriage and family services either directly to the general public or through public or private organizations.

(d) “Marriage and family therapy” includes the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of interpersonal relationships, including marriage and family systems, and involves the professional application of psychotherapy, assessment instruments, counseling, consultation, treatment planning, and supervision in the delivery of services to individuals, couples and families.

(e) “Professional direct supervision” is face-to-face consultation, on a regularly scheduled basis, between a supervisee and a qualified, licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or other behavioral health professional approved by the Board. The Board approved supervisor is responsible for insuring that the extent, kind and quality of the services rendered are consistent with the supervisee’s education, training and experience.

Legislative History

75 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 1 ; 80 Del. Laws, c. 80, § 17 ; 81 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 6 ; 81 Del. Laws, c. 425, § 19