MFT LICENSING EXAM ACTUAL TEST PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Answer: -change
occurs through changing irrational beliefs to rational beliefs, which
improve clients' emotional and behavioral functioning
-therapist is directive, confrontational and acts as an instructor to
help client alter thinking patterns to overcome psychological
issues/mental distress
◉ reality therapy. Answer: -change occurs through identifying and
meetings needs, and developing satisfying interpersonal
relationships
-therapist creates nurturing environment; non-judgmental,
supportive, patient coach
◉ DBT. Answer: -change happens through mindfulness, developing
skills to manage distress tolerance and emotional regulation, and
improving interpersonal problem solving skills
-therapist is an ally and coach, validates and offers alternatives
◉ client-centered therapy. Answer: -change occurs through creating
conditions for the client to grow through the therapeutic
, relationship and with genuineness, unconditional positive regard,
and empathy
-therapist is non-directive
◉ gestalt therapy. Answer: -change occurs through increased
awareness of here-and-now experience in the therapeutic
relationship
-therapist is authentic, non-directive, non-judgmental
-clients become aware of what they're doing, how they're doing it,
and how they can change themselves while also learning to accept
and value themselves
◉ existential therapy. Answer: -change occurs through finding
philosophical meaning in face of anxiety by choosing to think and act
authentically and responsibly
-address the core question: "how do I exist?"
-client discovers their own life meaning and agency over their life
◉ experiential therapy. Answer: -change happens through
existential encounters - the authentic meeting of the therapist and
client in present moment and by expanding the client's range of
experience
-therapist is authentic, creative and playful
-goal is for growth and increased flexibility
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Answer: -change
occurs through changing irrational beliefs to rational beliefs, which
improve clients' emotional and behavioral functioning
-therapist is directive, confrontational and acts as an instructor to
help client alter thinking patterns to overcome psychological
issues/mental distress
◉ reality therapy. Answer: -change occurs through identifying and
meetings needs, and developing satisfying interpersonal
relationships
-therapist creates nurturing environment; non-judgmental,
supportive, patient coach
◉ DBT. Answer: -change happens through mindfulness, developing
skills to manage distress tolerance and emotional regulation, and
improving interpersonal problem solving skills
-therapist is an ally and coach, validates and offers alternatives
◉ client-centered therapy. Answer: -change occurs through creating
conditions for the client to grow through the therapeutic
, relationship and with genuineness, unconditional positive regard,
and empathy
-therapist is non-directive
◉ gestalt therapy. Answer: -change occurs through increased
awareness of here-and-now experience in the therapeutic
relationship
-therapist is authentic, non-directive, non-judgmental
-clients become aware of what they're doing, how they're doing it,
and how they can change themselves while also learning to accept
and value themselves
◉ existential therapy. Answer: -change occurs through finding
philosophical meaning in face of anxiety by choosing to think and act
authentically and responsibly
-address the core question: "how do I exist?"
-client discovers their own life meaning and agency over their life
◉ experiential therapy. Answer: -change happens through
existential encounters - the authentic meeting of the therapist and
client in present moment and by expanding the client's range of
experience
-therapist is authentic, creative and playful
-goal is for growth and increased flexibility
