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  • Gibbons John E Ph D

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    692 Ritchie Highway
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Golkow Ronald B PhD

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    819 Ritchie Highway
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Mary's Center

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    790 Ritchie Highway
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Mind-Body Resources

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    479 Jumpers Hole Road
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Morris Jennifer L Lcsw-C Cht

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    600 Baltimore Annapolis
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Pascal Robert A Youth & Family Services Inc

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    570 Ritchie Highway
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Psychological Resource Associates

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    479 Jumpers Hole Road
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Sheppard Pratt Counseling Center At Annapolis

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    49 Old Solomons Island
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Sherman Benna Z Phd

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    479 Jumpers Hole Rd # 304b
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Vanry Mindy Lcsw

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    819 Ritchie Highway
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Wall Michael

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    605 Baltimore Annapolis
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • White Robert R Psychologist

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    813 Cottonwood Drive
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Wilkins Betsy M Lcsw-C ACSW

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    108 Old Solomons Island
    Severna Park, MD 21146
  • Mary's Center

    Distance: 18.56 mi
    7905 Ritchie Highway
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Erika Hoxworth

    Erika Hoxworth

    Distance: 18.73 mi
    8182 Lark Brown Rd., Suite 201
    Elkridge, MD 21075
  • Flori Willard

    Flori Willard

    Distance: 18.73 mi
    8182 Lark Brown Rd
    Elkridge, MD 21075
  • Susan Jacobson, LCSW-C, CGP 120 Points

    Susan Jacobson, LCSW-C, CGP

    Columbia Center fo Counseling and Psychotherapy
    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 205
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • 70 Points

    Rees Daniel K - Ofc

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10630 Little Patuxent Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • 10 Points

    Block Arnold PhD

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5560 Sterrett Place
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Grace Douglas Ligon 10 Points

    Grace Douglas Ligon

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    The Grace Center
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • 10 Points

    Stanton Psychotherapy- Inc.

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    8850 Columbia 100 Parkway #203
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • 10 Points

    The Children Of Separation & Divorce Center

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Blumenfeld Samuel MD

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10630 Little Patuxent Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Carlson Jan Lcsw-C

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5570 Sterrett Place Suite 101
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Carrington Christine H PhD

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Center For Relationship Renewal

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10716 Little Patuxent Parkway #210
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Century Mental Health

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    2000 Century Plz
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Children's Therapy Center

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    6420 Dobbin Road
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Christian Counseling Associates Inc - Complex

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9650 Santiago Road
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Clymer Phyllis & Roy

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10760 Hickory Ridge Road
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Columbia Center For Counseling & Psychotherapy

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5560 Sterrett Place Suite 205
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Columbia Psychological

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9650 Santiago Road Suite 101
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Columbia Psychological And Educatinl Assssmnt Clinic

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9650 Santiago Road
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Dworkin Anita L Phd

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10326 Sixpence Circle
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Dworkin Edward P Mph

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10326 Sixpence Circle
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Ellen Carr LCSW

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10450 Shaker Drive Suite 110
    Columbia, MD 21046
  • Ellis Kenneth R Dr - Ofc

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5525 Twin Knolls Road
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Family & Children's Services Of Md At Family Lfe Center

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10451 Twin Rivers Road
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Gannon Ryan K LCSW-C

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5560 Sterrett Place
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Gooding Kristi PhD

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5560 Sterrett Place
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Hanagan Margaret B Rn

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    5401 Twin Knolls Road Suite 9
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Howard Co-Hlth Dpt-Mental Health

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9030 State Route 108
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Jewish Family Services - The Gorman Building

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    8950 State Route 108 Suite 115
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Jewish Family Services Of Ho Co

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    8950 State Route 108
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Jewish Federation Of Howard County

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    8950 State Route 108
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Klein Ann Lcsw-C

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9811 Mallard Dr
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Knapp Patricia A

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10715 Charter Drive Suite 270
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Lewis Lynn

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9841 Broken Land Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21046
  • Lieberman Saul N

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    10630 Little Patuxent Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21044
  • Mary Ellen Merrick

    Distance: 18.92 mi
    9841 Brokenland Parkway
    Columbia, MD 21046

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