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  • Lloyd Leonard Mfcc

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    7567 Amador Valley Boulevard
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Sylvia Meier

    Sylvia Meier

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    11740 Dublin Blvd., Ste. 202
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Mina Skoutelakis

    Mina Skoutelakis

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    11750 Dublin Blvd.
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Mary Loughran

    Mary Loughran

    Distance: 24.94 mi
    241 Vallejo Court
    Millbrae, CA 94030
  • Patricia Burke

    Patricia Burke

    Distance: 25.46 mi
    333 Estudillo Avenue
    San Leandro, CA 94577
  • Teri Sorkin, MFT
    530 Points

    Teri Sorkin, MFT

    Marriage and Family Therapy
    Distance: 26.15 mi
    1615 Second St
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Lauralee Ragsdale, Marriage Family Therapist
    520 Points

    Lauralee Ragsdale, Marriage Family Therapist

    Lauralee Ragsdale Marriage Family Therapist
    Distance: 26.15 mi
    2222 Second St.
    14
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Janice Maurer, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern 310 Points

    Janice Maurer, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

    Marriage & Family Therapy
    Distance: 26.15 mi
    326 South L Street
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Jeannie Wolitzer, Marriage & Family Therapist
    250 Points

    Jeannie Wolitzer, Marriage & Family Therapist

    Jeannie Wolitzer MFT
    Distance: 26.15 mi
    2222 Second Street
    Suite 14
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Mary Perreault, MS, MFTI
    200 Points

    Mary Perreault, MS, MFTI

    Mary Perreault, MS, MFTI
    Distance: 26.15 mi
    2222 Second Street
    Suites 12 & 15
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Melissa Johnson, Marriage and Family Therapist
    200 Points

    Melissa Johnson, Marriage and Family Therapist

    Melissa Johnson, MFT
    Distance: 26.15 mi
    1848 Holmes Street, Building E
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Deb Lefort, MFT 10 Points

    Deb Lefort, MFT

    Distance: 26.15 mi
    1763 Barcelona Street
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Julie K McCloskey -10 Points

    Julie K McCloskey

    Distance: 26.15 mi
    1763 Barcelona Street
    Livermore, CA 94550
  • Kimberly Shannon, Marriage and Family Therapist 100 Points

    Kimberly Shannon, Marriage and Family Therapist

    Kimberly Shannon MFT
    Distance: 26.69 mi
    18525 Sutter Blvd.
    Ste. 200
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • Duke Fisher, MD 80 Points

    Duke Fisher, MD

    Jeffrey E. Bettencourt
    Distance: 26.69 mi
    1010 Cass St Ste C3
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • A Counseling Center Jeffrey & Michelle Bettencourt

    Distance: 26.69 mi
    17705 Hale Av
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • Terry Edwards

    Terry Edwards

    Distance: 26.69 mi
    17705 Hale Ave.
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • Paulita Lasola Malay

    Paulita Lasola Malay

    Distance: 27.36 mi
    Mills Park Plaza 715 El Camino Real, # 211
    San Bruno, CA 94066
  • Carolyn Danforth 30 Points

    Carolyn Danforth

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    Car0olyn Danforth, MFT
    Pacifica, CA 94044
  • Donna Blethen

    Donna Blethen

    Distance: 29.94 mi
    1750 Francisco Blvd.
    Pacifica, CA 94044
  • 30 Points

    Cindy Cash-Silver MA LMFT

    Distance: 33.29 mi
    860 Hampshire Rd Suite Q
    Westlake, CA 91361

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