Texas Administrative Code › Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS › Part 35 - TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS › Chapter 801 - LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS › Subchapter B - RULES OF PRACTICE › Section 801.42 - Professional Therapeutic Services

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following are professional therapeutic services which
					 may be provided by an LMFT or MFT Associate.
(1) Marriage and couples therapy using
				  systems, methods, and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive-behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, and affective methods and
				  strategies to achieve resolution of problems associated with cohabitation and
				  interdependence of adults living as couples through the changing life cycle.
				  These family system approaches assist in stabilizing and alleviating mental,
				  emotional, or behavioral dysfunctions of either partner.
(2) Sex therapy using systems, methods, and
				  processes which include interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral,
				  developmental, psychodynamic, and affective methods and strategies in the
				  resolution of sexual disorders, except treatment for sex offenses. Sex offender
				  treatment as defined by Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 110, and Chapter 810 of
				  this title (relating to Council on Sex Offender Treatment), is not included
				  under Sex Therapy. An individual seeking treatment for a sexual offense must be
				  referred for services to those licensed by the Council on Sex Offender
				  Treatment.
(3) Family therapy
				  using systems, methods, and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive-behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, affective, and family
				  systems methods and strategies with families to achieve mental, emotional,
				  physical, moral, educational, spiritual, and career development and adjustment
				  through the changing family life cycle. These family system approaches assist
				  in stabilizing and alleviating mental, emotional, or behavioral dysfunctions of
				  a family member.
(4) Child therapy
				  using systems methods and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive-behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, affective and family
				  systems methods and strategies with families to achieve mental, emotional,
				  physical, moral, educational, spiritual, and career development and adjustment
				  through the changing family life cycle. These family system approaches assist
				  in stabilizing and alleviating mental, emotional, or behavioral dysfunctions of
				  a child.
(5) Play therapy using
				  systems, methods, and processes which include play and play media as the
				  child's natural medium of self-expression, and verbal tracking of the child's
				  play behaviors as part of the therapist's role in helping children overcome
				  their social, emotional, and mental problems.
(6) Individual psychotherapy using systems,
				  methods, and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive-behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, affective and family
				  systems methods and strategies to achieve mental, emotional, physical, social,
				  moral, educational, spiritual, and career development and adjustment through
				  the developmental life span. These family system approaches assist in
				  stabilizing and alleviating mental, emotional or behavioral dysfunctions in an
				  individual.
(7) Divorce therapy
				  using systems, methods, and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, affective and family system
				  methods and strategies with families to achieve mental, emotional, physical,
				  moral, educational, spiritual, and career development and adjustment through
				  the changing family life cycle. These family system approaches assist in
				  stabilizing and alleviating mental, emotional, or behavioral dysfunctions of
				  the partners.
(8) Mediation using
				  systems, methods, and processes to facilitate resolution of disputes between
				  two or more dissenting parties, including but not limited to any issues in
				  divorce settlements, parenting plan modifications, parent-child conflicts,
				  pre-marital agreements, workplace conflicts, and estate settlements. Mediation
				  involves specialized therapeutic skills that foster cooperative problem
				  solving, stabilization of relationships, and amicable agreements. A court
				  appointed mediation requires a specialized training period.
(9) Group therapy using systems methods and
				  processes which include interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral,
				  developmental, psychodynamic, and affective methods and strategies to achieve
				  mental, emotional, physical, moral, educational, spiritual, and career
				  development and adjustment throughout the life span.
(10) Chemical dependency therapy using
				  systems methods and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive-behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, affective methods and
				  strategies, and 12-step methods to promote the healing of the client.
(11) Rehabilitation therapy using
				  systems methods and processes which include interpersonal, cognitive,
				  cognitive-behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic, and affective methods and
				  strategies to achieve adjustment to a disabling condition and to reintegrate
				  the individual into the mainstream of society.
(12) Referral services using systems methods
				  and processes which include evaluating and identifying needs of clients to
				  determine the advisability of referral to other specialists, and informing the
				  client of such judgment and communicating as requested or deemed appropriate to
				  such referral sources. This includes social studies and family assessments of
				  the individual within the family.
(13) Diagnostic assessment using the
				  knowledge organized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
				  Disorders (DSM) as well as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
				  as part of their therapeutic role to help individuals identify their emotional,
				  mental, and behavioral problems when necessary.
(14) Psychotherapy using systems methods and
				  processes which include interpersonal, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral,
				  developmental, psychodynamic, and affective methods and strategies to assist
				  clients in their efforts to recover from mental or emotional illness.
(15) Hypnotherapy using systems
				  methods and processes which include the principles of hypnosis and
				  post-hypnotic suggestion in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders and
				  addictions.
(16) Biofeedback using
				  systems methods and processes which include electronic equipment to monitor and
				  provide feedback regarding the individual's physiological responses to stress.
				  The therapist who uses biofeedback must be able to prove academic preparation
				  and supervision in the use of the equipment as a part of the therapist's
				  academic program or the substantial equivalent provided through continuing
				  education.
(17) Assessment and
				  appraisal using systems methods and processes which include formal and informal
				  instruments and procedures, for which the therapist has received appropriate
				  training and supervision in individual and group settings for the purposes of
				  determining the client's strengths and weaknesses, mental condition, emotional
				  stability, intellectual ability, interests, aptitudes, achievement level and
				  other personal characteristics for a better understanding of human behavior,
				  and for diagnosing mental problems.
(18) Consultation using systems, methods, and
				  processes which include the application of specific principles and procedures
				  in consulting to provide assistance in understanding and solving current or
				  potential problems that the consultee may have in relation to a third party,
				  whether individuals, groups, or organizations.
(19) Activities under the Texas Family Code,
				  Chapter 153, Subchapter K, concerning Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator,
				  and Parenting Facilitator.
(20)
				  Parent education and parent training including advice, counseling, or
				  instructions to parents or children.
(21) Life coaching and any related techniques
				  or modalities.
(22) Any other
				  related services provided by a licensee.