Individuals who help couples and families who are having problems with family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning that affect the family unit. They address a wide array of relationship issues such as divorce, family violence, blended stepfamilies, caring for an elderly parent, or childbearing and parenting; and diagnose and treat mental and nervous disorders and problems within the family system. In so doing, they modify perceptions and behaviour, enhance communication and understanding among family members and help to prevent family and individual crisis. Marriage and family therapists consult with all involved in the problem including parents, spouses, children, friends, school personnel, social services, community agencies and the courts.

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Individuals who are concerned with finding, preventing, and treating emotional and mental disorders and helping clients/patients develop more rewarding lives. Clinical or counselling psychologists work directly with patients, interviewing, taking histories, administering diagnostic tests and observing the patients' behaviours in order to help them with their problems. Therapy may be conducted in groups or individually. Clinical psychologists may collaborate with physicians and other health team members to develop treatment programs but are not licensed to prescribe medication.

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