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  • Babb Joyce Msw LCSW

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    1618 Wilmette Street
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dupage

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    222 East Willow Avenue
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Central Dupage Associates In Psychology

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    610 West Roosevelt Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Chrysallis

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    1618 Wilmette Street
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Counseling & Adoption Associates

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    2100 Manchester Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • -10 Points

    Crowl Lorna

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    402 East Roosevelt Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Ecfa Counseling Centers

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    1530 North Main Street
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Evangelical Child & Family Agency

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    1530 North Main Street
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Hayes Barbara Lcsw

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    2100 Manchester Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Hurst Mike

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    No longer in practice
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • J Turner

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    2100 Manchester Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Meier Clinics

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    2100 Manchester Road Suite 1510
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • NARD Josette

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    610 West Roosevelt Road
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Riley Betty A Psyd

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    213 West Wesley Street Suite 204
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Watson Ronald L Psyd

    Distance: 17.26 mi
    209 West Wesley Street
    Wheaton, IL 60187
  • Ramirez-Kellstedt Anne Ms LCPC

    Distance: 17.8 mi
    146 East Blair Street
    West Chicago, IL 60185
  • 300 Points

    Leyden DuPage Counseling Service

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    62 Orland Park Square
    Suite 003
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Amy Brown, Clinical Psychologist 210 Points

    Amy Brown, Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Amy Suszko Brown, LLC
    Distance: 18.07 mi
    9601 165th Street, Suite 6
    Orland Park, IL 60467
  • 10 Points

    Seaman Paul Counseling & Psychotherapy

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    9631 West 153rd Street
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Associates in Therapy & Assessment LLC

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    9631 West 153rd Street
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Burge Sharon Ma LCPC

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    62 Orland Square Drive
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Family Coaching & Consulting Inc

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    15255 South 94th Avenue
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Newsome & Associates

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    200 Ravinia Place
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Zavodny Elizabeth Marriage Counselor

    Distance: 18.07 mi
    15010 South Ravinia Avenue
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Nancy Ging LCSW

    Distance: 18.27 mi
    110 South Washington Street
    Hinsdale, IL 60521
  • 10 Points

    Mary Shesgreen Lmft

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    18 South 5th Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • 10 Points

    Mauloff Carol A MA

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    128 School Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Associates in Psychotherapy

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    18 South 5th Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Behavioral Health Providers PC

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    515 James Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Glass Sharon Phd

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    18 South 5th Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Gomien Lisa LCSW

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    715 McKinley Avenue
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Holstein Susan Phd

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    427 East State Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Intermission Therapies

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    22 Crissey Avenue
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Kuhn Counseling Center Pc

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    1 West State Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Sharp Melissa Psyd

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    427 East State Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • The Couples Clinic

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    1250 Executive Place Suite 101
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Tricity Family Services

    Distance: 18.74 mi
    1120 Randall Court
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • American Mediation

    Distance: 19.74 mi
    1s132 Summit Ave Ste 202b
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  • 500 Points

    Leyden Dupage Counseling Services

    Distance: 20.08 mi
    1010 Jorie Boulevard
    Suite 12
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • -10 Points

    A Institute For Marriage & Family Counseling

    Distance: 20.08 mi
    900 Jorie Boulevard
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • J. Richard Kulerski Esq. P.C. Divorce Law and Mediation

    Distance: 20.08 mi
    1200 Harger Rd Suite 320
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Leyden Dupage Counseling Service

    Distance: 20.08 mi
    1000 Jorie Boulevard
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Leyden Dupage Counseling Services

    Distance: 20.08 mi
    1000 Jorie Boulevard
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Rudman Marvin Counselor

    Distance: 20.08 mi
    900 Jorie Boulevard Suite 204
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • 30 Points

    Walsh Robert J & Associates

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    822 Hillgrove Avenue
    Western Springs, IL 60558
  • 10 Points

    Wieczorek Lawrence M

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    901 Burlington Avenue
    Western Springs, IL 60558
  • Bresnahan Lin Lcsw

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    901 Burlington Avenue
    Western Springs, IL 60558
  • Bridge Counseling

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    5140 Wolf Road
    Western Springs, IL 60558
  • Buddys Place

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    1023 Burlington Avenue
    Western Springs, IL 60558
  • Risolo Theresa C Dr

    Distance: 20.1 mi
    915 55th Street
    Western Springs, IL 60558

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