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  • Dr

    Dr

    Grimes Louise MA MFT
    Distance: 11.62 mi
    500 PCH #206
    Seal Beach, CA 90740
  • Family Service Of Long Beach - Bellflower Office- Administrative Of

    Distance: 12.37 mi
    16704 Clark Avenue
    Bellflower, CA 90706
  • Just Therapy

    Distance: 12.37 mi
    P. O. Box 172
    Bellflower, CA 90706
  • 290 Points

    Pesceone, Amy, MFT

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    11110 Los Alamitos Blvd. Suite 215
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Yaffa Balsam, LMFT
    200 Points

    Yaffa Balsam, LMFT

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4050 Katella Ave. # 211
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Michael Mahan, LMFT 100 Points

    Michael Mahan, LMFT

    Grace counseling group
    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4132 katella ave
    104
    Los Alamitos, CA 90721
  • Ethel Hanna 20 Points

    Ethel Hanna

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4281 Katella Ave
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Kandra D. Clifton

    Kandra D. Clifton

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4132 Katella Ave., Suite 206
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Mark Fieldson

    Mark Fieldson

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4132 Katella Avenue
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Holly Han

    Holly Han

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4662 Katella Avenue, Suite E
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Jeannette Quiros Saucedo

    Jeannette Quiros Saucedo

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    4662 Katella Avenue, Suite C
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Nicole Z. Stelter

    Nicole Z. Stelter

    Distance: 13.08 mi
    5122 Katella Avenue
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • West Advisory Christian Counseling Center

    Distance: 14.14 mi
    7021 Seville Avenue
    Huntington Park, CA 90255
  • 20 Points

    Gilbert Kelly Ms MFCC

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    8103 2nd Street
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Donnajean C. Lukes 20 Points

    Donnajean C. Lukes

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    9530 East Imperial Hwy., Suite M
    Downey, CA 90242
  • 10 Points

    Isom Bettye Mfcc

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    9530 Imperial Highway
    Downey, CA 90242
  • 10 Points

    Sir Thomas More Marriage & Family Clinic

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    10630 Downey Avenue Suite 200
    Downey, CA 90241
  • A Associated Clinical Therapists

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    10630 Downey Avenue Suite 200
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Abc-Affiliated Behavioral Consultants

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    8103 2nd Street
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Bridges George Phd

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    10927 Downey Avenue
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Egnoto Joseph O

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    10630 Downey Avenue Suite 200
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Hume Pauline Mfcc

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    10642 Downey Avenue
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Robert L. Lark

    Robert L. Lark

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    8301 Florence Ave.
    Downey, CA 90240
  • Oliver Leticia DCH

    Distance: 14.29 mi
    10927 Downey Avenue
    Downey, CA 90241
  • Michael J. Leland 10 Points

    Michael J. Leland

    Alternative Options Counseling Center
    Distance: 14.36 mi
    17326 Edwards Road Suite A115
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Jon B Oneal, MFT 10 Points

    Jon B Oneal, MFT

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    17315 Studebaker Rd. Suite 130
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Ara Charles Counslrs

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    11010 Artesia Boulevard
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Geneva Erdahl

    Geneva Erdahl

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    10929 South Street, Suite 202B
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Haberland Diana Mfcc

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    17215 Studebaker Road
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Anne A Parkford

    Anne A Parkford

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    10929 South Street
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Schoenman Edith Mfcc

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    10929 South Street
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Solum Pamela Byard Mfcc

    Distance: 14.36 mi
    11010 Artesia Boulevard
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Stephanie  Mintz, Stephanie Mintz 200 Points

    Stephanie Mintz, Stephanie Mintz

    Stephanie Mintz
    Distance: 14.81 mi
    12777 West Jefferson Blvd. Building D/3rd
    Playa Vista, CA 90066
  • Nancy Zoss 20 Points

    Nancy Zoss

    Distance: 16.85 mi
    705 Marco Pl.
    Venice, CA 90291
  • Celta Moore

    Celta Moore

    Distance: 16.85 mi
    1415 Venice Boulevard
    Venice, CA 90291
  • Jane Bolton, Owner 200 Points

    Jane Bolton, Owner

    Dr. Jane Bolton, PsyD, LMFT
    Distance: 17.13 mi
    5002 Timberlake Terrace
    Culver City, CA 90230
  • Carol Potter, MFT 150 Points

    Carol Potter, MFT

    Carol Potter, MFT
    Distance: 17.13 mi
    9696 Culver Blvd. Suite 303
    Culver City, CA 90232
  • Margaret Meinschein, MA, LMFT 130 Points

    Margaret Meinschein, MA, LMFT

    Culver City Psychotherapy
    Distance: 17.13 mi
    4212-1/2 Overland Avenue
    Culver City, CA 90232
  • Gregory S. Wood- Counselor

    Distance: 17.13 mi
    5362 Janisann Avenue
    Culver City, CA 90230
  • Ilene Krems

    Ilene Krems

    Distance: 17.13 mi
    7212 Raintree Circle
    Culver City, CA 90230
  • Ilene Val

    Ilene Val

    Distance: 17.13 mi
    4909 Saint Louis Ct.
    Culver City, CA 90230
  • Douglas Tweedy, Counselor 320 Points

    Douglas Tweedy, Counselor

    Doug Tweedy- M.A. Pastoral Counselor
    Distance: 18.18 mi
    5600 Crescent Ave
    Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Dimitry Granovsky, MFT RCC
    570 Points

    Dimitry Granovsky, MFT RCC

    Southern California Therapy
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    321 N. Larchmont Blvd.
    Suite 506
    Los Angeles, CA 90004
  • April Wright, MA, LMFT
    530 Points

    April Wright, MA, LMFT

    April Wright Therapy
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    4500 Via Marina
    Los Angeles, CA 90292
  • Susannah Cobb, LMFT
    510 Points

    Susannah Cobb, LMFT

    Susannah Cobb, LMFT
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    3171 LOS FELIZ BLVD
    Suite 210
    Los Angeles, CA 90039
  • Jorid Nygard, Owner
    480 Points

    Jorid Nygard, Owner

    Jorid Nygard - Psychotherapy
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    2566 Overland Ave.
    780
    Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Lisa Frankel, DR 410 Points

    Lisa Frankel, DR

    Frankel, Dr. Lisa E., PhD, MFT
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd
    203
    Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Catherine G. Lockwood, MFT
    400 Points

    Catherine G. Lockwood, MFT

    Distance: 18.63 mi
    179 South Barrington Place
    Suite B
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
  • Virginia Morris, PhD  MFCC
    380 Points

    Virginia Morris, PhD MFCC

    Morris Virginia B Phd Mfcc
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    2080 Century City Medical Plaza
    #1409
    Los Angeles, CA 90067
  • Jeffrey Chernin
    350 Points

    Jeffrey Chernin

    Jeffrey Chernin, Ph.D., MFT
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 410
    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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