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  • -10 Points

    Hipolito, Rae, MFT, CH

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    -
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Hipolito, Rae, MFT, CH

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2309 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 102
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Insley Laura Ma Mfcc

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2200 Pacific Coast Highway
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Insley Laura Ma Mfcc

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2200 Pacific Coast Highway
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Elaine Ruth Lipkin

    Elaine Ruth Lipkin

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2309 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 102
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Lisa Dunning- MFT - Parent/Child Relationship Specialist

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2615 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 217
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Mills Jacqueline Ma MFCC

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2615 Pacific Coast Highway
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Stork Site- Storkzine

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    238 Pier Avenue
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Ellen Swallow

    Ellen Swallow

    Distance: 16.23 mi
    2309 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 208
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Simeon Jones, LMFT
    250 Points

    Simeon Jones, LMFT

    Reframe Counseling
    Distance: 16.29 mi
    140 E Colorado, Ste D
    Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Susan Heartlight Bellin 10 Points

    Susan Heartlight Bellin

    Distance: 16.29 mi
    503 1/2 S Myrtle Avenue, Suite 1
    Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Angeles Community Counseling Center

    Distance: 16.29 mi
    248 East Foothill Boulevard
    Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Louise Grimes

    Louise Grimes

    Distance: 16.29 mi
    129 E Colorado Blvd
    Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Teresa Yunker

    Teresa Yunker

    Distance: 16.29 mi
    521 1/2 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite 5
    Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Michelle Long, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
    300 Points

    Michelle Long, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    Distance: 16.34 mi
    302 W. Grand, #7
    El Segundo, CA 90245
  • Cynthia M. Braden, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
    640 Points

    Cynthia M. Braden, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    Cynthia M. Braden Psychotherapy
    Distance: 16.41 mi
    1600 Rosecrans Avenue
    Suite 400
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Kristin Whitelaw, Dr. 200 Points

    Kristin Whitelaw, Dr.

    Dr. Kristin Whitelaw Transformational Healing
    Distance: 16.41 mi
    500 South Sepulveda Blvd.
    215
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • 10 Points

    Parker Steve Mfcc

    Distance: 16.41 mi
    868 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Debra A. Cucci -10 Points

    Debra A. Cucci

    Distance: 16.41 mi
    2100 N Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 27
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Douglas H Hutton

    Douglas H Hutton

    Distance: 16.41 mi
    2100 N. Sepulveda Blvd, #26
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Peggy Mulder Kersulis

    Peggy Mulder Kersulis

    Distance: 16.41 mi
    1721 Artesia Blvd., Ste. A
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Marjorie L. Rand

    Marjorie L. Rand

    Distance: 16.41 mi
    616 N. Poinsettia Ave.
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Cassandra Giornali Sorrell, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Cassandra Giornali Sorrell, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Sorrell Solutions: Counseling Adults, Couples, Teens & Families
    Distance: 16.41 mi
    1050 Duncan Ave., Suite K
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Wilson Scott Mfcc

    Distance: 16.41 mi
    2007 Cedar Avenue
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Moushumi Ghose, Sex Therapist
    100 Points

    Moushumi Ghose, Sex Therapist

    Ghose, Ms. Moushumi, MA, MFT
    Distance: 16.72 mi
    8235 Santa Monica Boulevard Penthouse Suite
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Peter J. McGlynn, PhD 20 Points

    Peter J. McGlynn, PhD

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 16.72 mi
    565 Westbourne Drive
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
  • Barbra Rubin-Ph.D.-M.F.C.C.

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    1010 North Kings Road
    West Hollywood, CA 90069
  • Rick Carter

    Rick Carter

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Penthouse Suite
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Rebecca Ishida

    Rebecca Ishida

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Penthouse Suite
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Paul Kundinger

    Paul Kundinger

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Penthouse Suite
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Alla Litvin

    Alla Litvin

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    7985 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 207
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Barbara Carol Rubin

    Barbara Carol Rubin

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    1010 N Kings Rd, Suite 108
    West Hollywood, CA 90069
  • Mou Wilson

    Mou Wilson

    Distance: 16.72 mi
    8235 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 400
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
  • Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT - The Help Shop
    Distance: 16.82 mi
    461 West Sixth Street, Suite 214
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Barbara Rock

    Barbara Rock

    Distance: 16.82 mi
    3433 S. Denison Avenue
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Stephanie  Mintz, Stephanie Mintz 200 Points

    Stephanie Mintz, Stephanie Mintz

    Stephanie Mintz
    Distance: 17.06 mi
    12777 West Jefferson Blvd. Building D/3rd
    Playa Vista, CA 90066
  • Carol Beecroft, MFT 110 Points

    Carol Beecroft, MFT

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    2532 N. Altadena Drive
    Altadena, CA 91001
  • Mercedes Martinez, MFT 100 Points

    Mercedes Martinez, MFT

    Distance: 17.32 mi
    599 South Barranca Avenue Suite 210
    Covina, CA 91723
  • Harry Shuster 20 Points

    Harry Shuster

    Distance: 17.32 mi
    1274 East Center Court, Suite 112
    Covina, CA 91724
  • Charles Gustafson 10 Points

    Charles Gustafson

    Distance: 17.32 mi
    599 S. Barranca, Suite 224
    Covina, CA 91723
  • Maria Mendoza

    Maria Mendoza

    Distance: 17.32 mi
    1274 East Center Court, #112
    Covina, CA 91724
  • Daureen Sanford

    Daureen Sanford

    Distance: 17.32 mi
    1175 E. Garvey, Suite 200
    Covina, CA 91724
  • Shannon Qureshi, Sex and Relationship Therapist
    670 Points

    Shannon Qureshi, Sex and Relationship Therapist

    SHAPE Center - Sexual Health and Pleasure Enhancement
    Distance: 17.9 mi
    8484 Wilshire Blvd.
    715
    Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  • Sadaf Mayet, MFT
    540 Points

    Sadaf Mayet, MFT

    Distance: 17.9 mi
    360 N. Bedford Drive
    Suite 407
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Mark Allison, MFT 510 Points

    Mark Allison, MFT

    Mark Allison
    Distance: 17.9 mi
    822 S. Robertson Blvd
    350
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT
    450 Points

    Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT

    Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT
    Distance: 17.9 mi
    9478 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 304
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • Karen Wulfson, LMFT
    400 Points

    Karen Wulfson, LMFT

    choose title
    Distance: 17.9 mi
    420 South Beverly Drive., Suite 100
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • Devorah Rodgers, MFT 300 Points

    Devorah Rodgers, MFT

    Devorah Rodgers, MFT
    Distance: 17.9 mi
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Amy Stella, M.A., MFT 250 Points

    Amy Stella, M.A., MFT

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 17.9 mi
    9171 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Phyllis Chase, MFT 200 Points

    Phyllis Chase, MFT

    Distance: 17.9 mi
    311 N. Robertson Bvld
    Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Marriage & Family Therapist Info

Marriage & Family Therapist Summary:
A Marriage and Family Therapist is trained in the mental health profession to diagnose and treat mental and emotional issues and concerns within marriages, couples and families.

A Marriage and Family Therapist focuses on getting to the core of problems that arise within groups of people. The therapy itself is relatively short-term, because they concentrate on treating the problem at the source and aiming for quick and effective results. A Marriage and Family Therapist is trained, licensed and certified to deal with a multitude of problems and concerns that cause tension and distress within families and couples.

Education and Training: Those who wish to enter the field of marriage and family therapy must first complete undergraduate training. This can either be in the form of a Masters degree or a Doctoral Degree. A Masters degree typically takes 2 to 3 years to complete and a Doctoral degree is usually 3 to 5 years. Then, 2 years of clinical experience and 3 to 4 years of clinical training must be completed. On average, a marriage and family therapist must undergo at least 12 years of training before he or she can complete the state licensing exam to become certified.

Many people who choose to enter this profession are already established as a psychologist, social worker, nurse, or counselor.


Marriage & Family Therapist FAQs:
What is a

Marriage and Family Therapist

?
A Marriage & Family Therapist is a professional who works with individuals, couples, or families to resolve conflicts and improve their relationships. A Marriage & Family Therapist helps to communicate, settle differences and solve problems within a couple or family unit.

How often do people see a Marriage and Family Therapist?
Many see a Marriage & Family Therapist for a short period of time. Some see a Marriage & Family Therapist for only a few sessions and others go for several months, depending on the relationship.

What are some signs that one should seek the help of a Marriage and Family Therapist?
Those who are dealing with any stressful situation in a relationship should seek a Marriage & Family Therapist. Some common issues a Marriage & Family Therapist can help with are: Anger, Blended Families, Infidelity, Infertility, Finances, Substance Abuse or Unemployment.

What is marriage and family therapy?
Therapists believe that all members of a family or group work together to influence the behavior of each individual. Therefore, in order to treat one, all members must be treated. This will serve to assist everyone involved at the same time, rather than focusing efforts on one person.

What are the benefits of using a Marriage and Family Therapist?
These therapists have been proven to be more effective and successful at treating family problems because this is their area of expertise. The number of sessions required is usually quite low because the therapist tackles the underlying concerns at the core and focuses on immediate solutions rather than long-term care. It has been shown to improve behavior and school performance in children.

How do I find a Marriage & Family Therapist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Marriage & Family Therapist in your state. Select Marriage & Family Therapist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Marriage & Family Therapist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Marriage & Family Therapist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Marriage & Family Therapists in your city and state.


Marriage & Family Therapist Related Terms:
marriage counselor, marriage therapist, therapy, family therapy, relationship, mediation, couples, family