Located on our Macon, Savannah or Atlanta campuses, the Master of Family Therapy program offers a two-year path for those ready to turn compassion into clinical expertise. Through advanced coursework, mentorship and hands-on training, students gain the skills to foster healing across diverse settings and communities.
A Mercer education prepares you to deliver comprehensive care to children, adults, couples and families, pursue licensure through a clear clinical pathway and expand access to mental health services.
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Clinical Training Through Integrated Centers
You’ll gain hands-on clinical experience in a Mercer Family Therapy Center or a Mercer-affiliated teaching clinic, where state-of-the-art technology supports live supervision, structured feedback and professional growth.
Rural Family Therapy Scholarship
MFT students who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in rural Georgia may apply for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Marriage and Family Therapy Scholarship. This scholarship was established to expand access to pediatric mental health care in rural areas across the state.
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Adam Albrite, PhD
Associate Professor/Program Director
Jetlexis Carlos, PhD
Assistant Professor / Associate Program Director
