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  • Janeway Lorraine Ma

    Distance: 17.77 mi
    2929 Northeast Jackson School Road
    Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Journeys of the Heart

    Distance: 17.77 mi
    Po Box 39
    Hillsboro, OR 97123
  • Journeys of the Heart Adoption Services

    Distance: 17.77 mi
    PO Box 39
    Hillsboro, OR 97123
  • Lewis River Life Hope Pregnancy Care Center

    Distance: 18.78 mi
    1360 Lewis River Road
    Woodland, WA 98674
  • Patricia Rohani
    300 Points

    Patricia Rohani

    Patricia Rohani MA MFT LPC
    Distance: 19.61 mi
    502 7th St Suite 201
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Patricia Rohani
    300 Points

    Patricia Rohani

    Patricia Rohani MA MFT
    Distance: 19.61 mi
    502 7th St Suite 201
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Clackamas County Family Court Services

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    704 Main Street Suite 200
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Cooley Norvin R Phd

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    610 Jefferson Street
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Men's Resource Center

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    729 Molalla Avenue
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Oregon City Church of Christ

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    335 Warner Milne Road
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Pregnancy Care Center

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    217 Molalla Avenue
    Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Maggie Sprague, LMFT
    580 Points

    Maggie Sprague, LMFT

    Wellness Counseling & Consulting Services
    Distance: 21.32 mi
    20512 SW Roy Rogers Rd.
    Suite 150
    Sherwood, OR 97140
  • Robert Davidson 20 Points

    Robert Davidson

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    4110 Pacific Avenue
    Forest Grove, OR 97116
  • Waterbirth International

    Distance: 24.02 mi
    P.O. Box 1400
    Wilsonville, OR 97070
  • Carenet Pregnancy Resource Center of Sandy

    Distance: 25.54 mi
    17270 Bluff Road
    Sandy, OR 97055
  • 10 Points

    Dawn Williamson LCSW

    Distance: 30.11 mi
    211 Southwest 7th Street
    Dundee, OR 97115
  • Dawn

    Distance: 30.11 mi
    211 Southwest 7th Street
    Dundee, OR 97115

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