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  • Jonathan S Colladay

    Jonathan S Colladay

    Distance: 19.53 mi
    152 Mt Etna Dr
    Clayton, CA 94517
  • Carol Wood, LMFT
    340 Points

    Carol Wood, LMFT

    Options Psychotherapy
    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1910 Olympic Blvd. Ste 260
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Rhonda Fugazi, MFT 220 Points

    Rhonda Fugazi, MFT

    Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 19.79 mi
    43 Quail Court
    211
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Kathryn Mehler Clark, MFT
    110 Points

    Kathryn Mehler Clark, MFT

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1931 San Miguel ZDrive
    290
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Cris Stahl, LMFT 110 Points

    Cris Stahl, LMFT

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1415 Oakland Blvd, Suite 100
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Lee Ann Morgan, LMFT 100 Points

    Lee Ann Morgan, LMFT

    Marriage and Family Therapy
    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1200 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
    101
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Jim Wolfe 40 Points

    Jim Wolfe

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    2930 Camino Diablo, Suite 200-A
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Doris Dea 30 Points

    Doris Dea

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    3000 Citrus Circle
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Lee Embrey 10 Points

    Lee Embrey

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 22
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Rosalind Englander 10 Points

    Rosalind Englander

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    33 Quail Court, Suite 300
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Hope Byer

    Hope Byer

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    39 Quail Court, Suite 106
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Hogan, Ms. Nanette, MFT

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1621 N Broadway
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Kathryn H. Jones

    Kathryn H. Jones

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1470 Maria Lane, Suite 200
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Jean Kasha

    Jean Kasha

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    45 Quail Court
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Shoshana Kobrin, MA/MFT

    Shoshana Kobrin, MA/MFT

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    3217 Eccleston Ave
    Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Sally LoGrasso

    Sally LoGrasso

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1600 South Main Plaza, Suite 240
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Joseph Farley, Director

    Joseph Farley, Director

    Masterson Institute-West Coast
    Distance: 19.79 mi
    1148 Alpine Road, Suite 205
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Adriana Russell

    Adriana Russell

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    2910 Camino Diablo, Suite 200
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Stephen Sardella

    Stephen Sardella

    Distance: 19.79 mi
    2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 202
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • John Barakos, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 410 Points

    John Barakos, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    John A. Barakos, MA, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3468 Mt Diablo Blvd.
    Suite B301
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Della  Fernandes, LMFT
    300 Points

    Della Fernandes, LMFT

    Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling
    Distance: 20.36 mi
    935 Moraga Road, Suite 215
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Debbie Halliday, MFT
    250 Points

    Debbie Halliday, MFT

    Debbie Halliday, M.A., MFT,SEP
    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite A-200
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Mary Roy, L.M.F.T. 150 Points

    Mary Roy, L.M.F.T.

    Mary Roy, M.F.T.
    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3184 A Old Tunnel Road
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Cynthia Mansur, Cynthia Mansur, MFT 100 Points

    Cynthia Mansur, Cynthia Mansur, MFT

    Cynthia Mansur, MFT
    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
    Suite B301
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Ernest Isaacs 20 Points

    Ernest Isaacs

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3708 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Chrissy Brewer

    Chrissy Brewer

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3708 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 320
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Holly Holmes

    Holly Holmes

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3702 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Marilyn Jenkins

    Marilyn Jenkins

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3468 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite B201
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Valorie de Lea

    Valorie de Lea

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B-301
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Linda J. Engelman- Marriage and Family Therapist

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3468 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Suite B301
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • John D. Mason

    John D. Mason

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3468 Mount Diablo Boulevard
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Dawn Shifreen

    Dawn Shifreen

    Distance: 20.36 mi
    3184 Old Tunnel Road
    Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Shirley S. Dorritie, MFT
    410 Points

    Shirley S. Dorritie, MFT

    Shirley S. Dorritie - THE CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    191 Sand Creek Rd.
    Suite 202E
    Brentwood, CA 94513
  • Rene Lewellyn, Licensed MFT 100 Points

    Rene Lewellyn, Licensed MFT

    Rene Lewellyn Marriage and Family Therapist Inc.
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    1210 Central Blvd
    Brentwood, CA 94513
  • Pam Mikolajczyk 10 Points

    Pam Mikolajczyk

    Distance: 21.02 mi
    815 First St., Suite 1
    Brentwood, CA 94513
  • Jill Cooper 520 Points

    Jill Cooper

    Jill Cooper, MA. LMFT, ATR
    Distance: 21.17 mi
    305 N. California Ave.
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • 200 Points

    Debra D. Rojas, M.A., LMFT

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    2875 Middlefield Rd., Suite 8
    Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Elena Makarova, MFT 100 Points

    Elena Makarova, MFT

    Elena Makarova, MA, MFT
    Distance: 21.17 mi
    665 Lytton ave
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Lori Gortner, JD,MFT
    100 Points

    Lori Gortner, JD,MFT

    Psychotherapy/Mediation
    Distance: 21.17 mi
    4153 El Camino Way, Suite A
    Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Jeffry R Clark 50 Points

    Jeffry R Clark

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    220 S California Ave
    Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Lisa DiMarino 20 Points

    Lisa DiMarino

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    415 Cambridge Ave., Suite 22
    Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Nancy Trueblood 20 Points

    Nancy Trueblood

    Trueblood Nancy MFT
    Distance: 21.17 mi
    550 Hamilton Avenue
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Diane Byster

    Diane Byster

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    667 Lytton Ave., Suite #7
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Sylma Fine

    Sylma Fine

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    555 Middlefield Road
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Cate Nelson

    Cate Nelson

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    550 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 210
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Stacy O'Leary

    Stacy O'Leary

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    744 San Antonio Road, Suite 9
    Palo Alto, CA 94303
  • Katherine Wilkins

    Katherine Wilkins

    Distance: 21.17 mi
    660 Middlefield Road, Suite B
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Alina Baugh, LMFT
    210 Points

    Alina Baugh, LMFT

    Alina Steinberg Baugh Psychotherapy
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    2515 Santa Clara Avenue
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Elizabeth Dandenell, MFT 110 Points

    Elizabeth Dandenell, MFT

    Psychotherapy Practice
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    2515 Santa Clara Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Ann Wlad, LMFT 100 Points

    Ann Wlad, LMFT

    1956
    Distance: 21.27 mi
    2223 Santa Clara Avenue
    Alameda, CA 94501

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