Nearby Cities

Santa Barbara (10.68 mi)
Montecito (14.39 mi)
Solvang (18.11 mi)

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93111 (1) (4.65 mi)
93105 (2) (8.05 mi)
93109 (1) (9.51 mi)
93101 (9) (10.12 mi)
93108 (2) (14.28 mi)
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  • Christina Steinorth, MFT
    200 Points

    Christina Steinorth, MFT

    Christina Steinorth, M.A., MFT
    Distance: 10.68 mi
    510 State Street, Suite 220
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Kelly Chandler, MFT 120 Points

    Kelly Chandler, MFT

    Marriage & Family
    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1815 State Street, Suite E
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Claudia D Crawford 40 Points

    Claudia D Crawford

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1328 Kenwood Road
    Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  • 20 Points

    Coburn Gordon- MFT

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    3340 Mc Caw Ave #109
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Sukey Fontelieu, MFT 20 Points

    Sukey Fontelieu, MFT

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    2795 Ben Lomond Drive
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Christine Orpen 10 Points

    Christine Orpen

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    106 W Mission St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Wendy Allen

    Wendy Allen

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1207 De La Vina
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Russell Collins

    Russell Collins

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1187 Coast Village Road
    Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  • Karen Leah Krulevitch

    Karen Leah Krulevitch

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    510 De La Vina St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Life Network

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    185 South Patterson Avenue Suite C
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  • Jean Palmer

    Jean Palmer

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    22 Micheltorena St.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Jacqueline Richard

    Jacqueline Richard

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1815 State St, Ste E
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Angela Renee Wurtzel

    Angela Renee Wurtzel

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    27 East Victoria Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Ybarra Sharon

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1235 Bath
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Robert Shafer

    Robert Shafer

    Distance: 14.39 mi
    189 Hermosillo Dr
    Montecito, CA 93108
  • Beverly Raff, Marriage and Family Therapist
    620 Points

    Beverly Raff, Marriage and Family Therapist

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2927 Deertrail Place
    Solvang, CA 93463

Nearby Cities

Santa Barbara (10.68 mi)
Montecito (14.39 mi)
Solvang (18.11 mi)

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