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  • Ingrid Gallipeau Lmft

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    747 Aquidneck Avenue
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • Madden-Echols Betsy

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    477 East Main Rd
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • Miller Julie A

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    67 Valley Rd
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • Reiki Jin-Kei DO

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    67 Valley Road
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • Reiki the Newport Center

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    67 Valley Road
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • Skinner Janet

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    1272 West Main Road
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • Surprenant Patricia A BCD

    Distance: 13.19 mi
    67 Valley Road
    Middletown, RI 02842
  • 20 Points

    Nelson Wendy J

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    3355 South County Trail
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Buonomano Pat MA

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    2843 South County Trail
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Changes Counseling Services

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    2843 South County Trail
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Conklin Donna

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    4635 Post Road
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Grace Christian Counseling

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    235 Frenchtown Road
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Leddy Elizabeth A Psychotherapist

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    901 Main Street
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Tavitian Mark Psychologist

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    2730 South County Trail
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • 10 Points

    Stein Joyce Dr Psychologist

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    74 Water Street
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
  • AZAR and Woodruff Counseling Associates

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    2679 East Main Road
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
  • Letendre Peg Msw

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    11 King Charles Drive
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
  • Madden-Echols Betsy

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    4 Wampanoag Drive
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
  • Portsmouth Counseling Center Inc

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    2444 East Main Road
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
  • Portsmouth Counseling Center Inc

    Distance: 17.28 mi
    2444 East Main Road
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
  • Marian Faller, LICSW 220 Points

    Marian Faller, LICSW

    Cornerstone Counseling
    Distance: 17.38 mi
    10 Hillview Drive
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Blackstone Valley Psychologicalstitute S County DVSN

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    86 Beach Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Coastal Counseling

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    32 Granite Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Lawton Cynthia A Lmft

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    33 Crestview Drive
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Leinhaas & Leinhaas

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    11 Wells Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Meyer Susan Ms LMFT

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    85 Beach
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Musto Deborah T Psychotherapist

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    11 Wells Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Problem Pregnancy Support Community

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    101 Franklin Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Stanhope Susan RN

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    19 Clark Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Thompson Diane & Tracey Files Psychotherapists

    Distance: 17.38 mi
    25 Granite Street
    Westerly, RI 02891
  • Tides Family Service

    Distance: 18.61 mi
    222 Washington Street
    West Warwick, RI 02893
  • Carrie Barboza Xavier, Director, MA, CAGS, LMHC
    730 Points

    Carrie Barboza Xavier, Director, MA, CAGS, LMHC

    PresentSelf Counseling, LLC
    Distance: 18.68 mi
    221 Kilvert Street
    2A
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Susan Graefe, clinical social Worker 100 Points

    Susan Graefe, clinical social Worker

    Family Institute of Rhode Island
    Distance: 18.68 mi
    390 Tollgate Rd
    206
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • 20 Points

    Arsenault Ronald E Psychotherapist

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    3657 Post Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • 10 Points

    Alliance Associates in Counseling

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    2905 Post Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Adolescent Adult Clinical Counseling Associates

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    2845 Post Road Suite 218
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Associates for Adolescent & Family Psychotherapy

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    1087 Warwick Avenue
    Warwick, RI 02888
  • Associates In Counseling

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    335 Centerville Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Avalon Counseling Associates

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    400 Bald Hill Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Bagley Keith LICSW

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    3657 Post Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Cascio Maryann R Counselor

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    335 Centerville Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Clinical Counseling Associates

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    2845 Post Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Compeval & Treatment Services

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    3657 Post Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Deconno Sergio Pyschthrpst

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    400 Bald Hill Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Denby Charles III MD

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    300 Centerville Road
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Dona L Dolan- LICSW

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    615 Jefferson Boulevard
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Feedback

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    2845 Post Road Suite 218
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Fixman Laura - MD

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    390 Toll Gate Road Suite 108
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Fixman Laura B MD

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    615 Jefferson Boulevard
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Gallo James A MD

    Distance: 18.68 mi
    300 Centerville Road
    Warwick, RI 02886

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