At Auburn University's Marriage and Family Therapy Center, we recognize that first contact with a professional is often a difficult step. Sometimes taking the step to get help can be made easier when there is an idea of what to expect. This page is intended to provide the information you need to take that first step. For more information on the Marriage and Family Therapy Center, please click here.

Graduate student, Amy Skipper and Dr. Scott Ketring discussing a therapy case at the Marriage and Family Therapy Center.

Q What is the Marriage and Family Therapy Center?

Q How much will the service cost?

Q Will anyone know we are coming to the Center?

Q How long does therapy last?

Q How do I make an appointment?

Q Who is in charge of the Center?

Q Where is the Center located?

Q Have we answered all of your questions?

Q How can we help you?

Q Is the Marriage and Family Therapy Program accredited?

The Center is a marriage and family therapy training clinic that provides services to East Alabama residents. The clinic is staffed by Master's level therapists in training.

Therapy is carefully supervised to ensure that you receive the best professional treatment available. Your sessions may be observed by other therapists and supervisors. Also, we often videotape sessions. These tapes are handled with extreme care and are seen only by supervisors and therapists. Supervisors are clinical members of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

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A sliding scale fee, based on family size and income, is charged.

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Not unless you tell them. What goes on in sessions is a very private and confidential matter. Therapists are bound by ethics not to disclose information given them.

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Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes. People are different in the way they manage difficulties. Sessions may go on for several weeks or several months. Appointments are usually made on a weekly basis.

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Simply call 844-4478 and tell the receptionist you wish to make an appointment. Basic information will be obtained from you and an appointment will be scheduled. Both daytime and evening appointments are usually available. However, please call between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to schedule your appointment. If you must change your appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance. This will permit someone else to receive help during that hour.

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The Center is part of Auburn University's Marriage and Family Therapy Program and is administered by the Department of Human Development & Family Studies in the College of Human Sciences.

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The MFT Center is located across the mall from Haley Center, next to the Auburn University Early Learning Center on the Auburn campus. We find that with the Center being housed in an older, two-story home style building, there is a comfortable atmosphere for both the clients and the therapists.

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If not, please call and we will be happy to provide whatever information you might need. Call (334) 844-4478.

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• We work with indivduals, couples, and families who have:
• Child and Adolescent Problems
• Family Adjustment to Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Spouse Abuse
• Child Abuse and Incest
• Marriage Preparation
• Marriage Problems
• Parenting Issues
• Family Problems
• Premariatal Problems
• Divorce Adjustment
• Sexual Issues

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The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Auburn University is accredited by the Commission on Accredidation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone: (703) 838-9808, Fax: (703) 838-9805, http://www.aamft.org.

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