There are many benefits to becoming an MFT. First, you can play an important role in improving relationships and lives of individuals, couples and families with diverse backgrounds and needs. Second, MFTs are always learning and growing through regular exposure to new perspectives, research and required continuing education by state boards. Third, the job growth for marriage and family therapists is on track to grow by an estimated 14% from 2021 to 2031; accounting for about 9,100 new jobs in the field over the decade.1