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  • Lisa Lischer, MA, MFTI
    300 Points

    Lisa Lischer, MA, MFTI

    Journey Coaching and Counseling Services
    Distance: 6.15 mi
    18023 Sky Park Circle
    Suite G
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Renee Miller, PsyD,LMFT
    220 Points

    Renee Miller, PsyD,LMFT

    Journey Coaching and Counseling Services
    Distance: 6.15 mi
    18023 Sky Park Circle, Ste. G
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Elizabeth Kane, MA,MarriageFamilyTherapistIntern
    210 Points

    Elizabeth Kane, MA,MarriageFamilyTherapistIntern

    Orange County Counseling
    Distance: 6.15 mi
    18023 Sky Park Circle Ste G
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Mark Pines, MA MFT
    200 Points

    Mark Pines, MA MFT

    Mark Pines - Orange County Counseling
    Distance: 6.15 mi
    17752 Sky Park Circle, Suite 260
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Marnee Reiley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    200 Points

    Marnee Reiley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    17682 Mitchell N.
    Suite 104
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Caroline Grieco, M.S.,MFT 110 Points

    Caroline Grieco, M.S.,MFT

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    18301 Von Karman Ave Ste 880
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Lorraine Al-Jamie, M.S., M.F.A. 100 Points

    Lorraine Al-Jamie, M.S., M.F.A.

    University Counseling
    Distance: 6.15 mi
    4199 Campus Drive #600
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • 20 Points

    Dr. Renee Miller- PsyD- MFT

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    18023 Sky Park Circle, Ste. G
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Susan Melchior

    Susan Melchior

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    4199 Campus Drive
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Psychological Services

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    17972 Skypark Circle Suite H
    Irvine, CA 92614
  • Anne Schroeder

    Anne Schroeder

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    19732 Macarthur Blvd., Ste. 130
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Casey L. Truffo

    Casey L. Truffo

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    2212 Dupont Drive
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Valerie Vinar

    Valerie Vinar

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    3 Bridgeview
    Irvine, CA 92604
  • Alfredda L. Volberding

    Alfredda L. Volberding

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    19742 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 145
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Kathleen S. Wenger

    Kathleen S. Wenger

    Distance: 6.15 mi
    18111 Von Karman Avenue
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Kristen Meyer, M.S. 100 Points

    Kristen Meyer, M.S.

    Private Practice
    Distance: 6.32 mi
    30131 Town Center Dr
    235
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Pamela Deitz 10 Points

    Pamela Deitz

    Distance: 6.32 mi
    30101 Town Center Drive, Suite 109
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Nancy Peterson 10 Points

    Nancy Peterson

    Distance: 6.32 mi
    30011 Ivy Glenn, Suite 205
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Linda G. Abramson

    Linda G. Abramson

    Distance: 6.32 mi
    30131 Town Center Drive, Suite 104
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Sheryl Aronson

    Sheryl Aronson

    Distance: 6.32 mi
    30101 Town Center Drive, Suite 109
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • James Sanders 370 Points

    James Sanders

    Sanders, James J., MA, LMFT, CCMHC
    Distance: 6.63 mi
    777 Corporate Drive,
    Suite 250
    Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
  • Elisa Dombrowski, LMFT 350 Points

    Elisa Dombrowski, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
    Distance: 6.98 mi
    2721 East Coast Highway, Suite 209
    Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
  • Dr. Kei Dalsimer, PsyD, LMFT 200 Points

    Dr. Kei Dalsimer, PsyD, LMFT

    Corona Del Mar Counseling Center
    Distance: 6.98 mi
    2721 East Coast Hwy. Suite 209
    Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
  • Sherry Helgoe

    Sherry Helgoe

    Distance: 6.98 mi
    2721 East Coast Highway
    Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
  • James Sanders, James Sanders, LMFT
    480 Points

    James Sanders, James Sanders, LMFT

    James Sanders, LMFT
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    777 Corporate Drive,
    250
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Catherine Ostowari

    Catherine Ostowari

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    30211 Avenida De Las Banderas
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Karen Ebersole Rippy

    Karen Ebersole Rippy

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    29839 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Building 300
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Ronald A. Bacon
    230 Points

    Ronald A. Bacon

    Distance: 8.78 mi
    31952 Camino Capistrano, Suite C-23
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Cullinane Anne MFCC

    Distance: 8.78 mi
    27322 Calle Arroyo
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Gelsinger Steve MFCC

    Distance: 8.78 mi
    31736 Rancho Viejo Road
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Gray John Paul PhD

    Distance: 8.78 mi
    31952 Camino Capistrano
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Ocean Hills Counseling

    Distance: 8.78 mi
    32222 Del Obispo Street
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Peters Celeste MFCC

    Distance: 8.78 mi
    30270 Rancho Viejo Road
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Douglas Jones

    Douglas Jones

    Distance: 10.14 mi
    32712 Crown Valley Parkway
    Dana Point, CA 92629
  • Martindale Sue MFCC

    Distance: 10.14 mi
    24681 La Plaza
    Dana Point, CA 92629
  • Sue Shepard, MFT
    350 Points

    Sue Shepard, MFT

    Therapy By Sue
    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol St., Suite G-201
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Tracy Palmero, LicensedMarriageandFamilyTherapist 250 Points

    Tracy Palmero, LicensedMarriageandFamilyTherapist

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    1055 El Camino Drive, Suite F100
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Jenny Friend, MFT
    200 Points

    Jenny Friend, MFT

    Center for Clarity
    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol St. Bld A #207
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Mauri-Lynne Heller, Dr. 150 Points

    Mauri-Lynne Heller, Dr.

    Mauri-Lynne Heller, Psy.D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 10.23 mi
    3151 Airway Ave., K-240
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Elisabeth Farnsworth, MFT 100 Points

    Elisabeth Farnsworth, MFT

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol Street, Suite G101
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Peggy Bolcoa, PhD, LMFT 100 Points

    Peggy Bolcoa, PhD, LMFT

    psychological services
    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 BRISTOL, SUITE J101
    SUITE J101
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Stephanie Ware, LMFT 50 Points

    Stephanie Ware, LMFT

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    950 South Coast Drive, Suite 225
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • 10 Points

    South Coast Counseling

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol Street
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Luke Benoit

    Luke Benoit

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    1901 Newport Blvd., Suite 350-318
    Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  • Jeanie Charfen

    Jeanie Charfen

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol Street, Suite G201
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Jeannie Colvin

    Jeannie Colvin

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol St, Ste J101
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Tim Colvin

    Tim Colvin

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    2900 Bristol Street, Suite G101
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Andrew P. Noakes

    Andrew P. Noakes

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    950 South Coast Drive, Suite #195
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Marcela A Throckmorton

    Marcela A Throckmorton

    Distance: 10.23 mi
    3151 Airway Ave, Suite T-2
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Dorrie Robles, MFT
    915 Points

    Dorrie Robles, MFT

    Marriage and Family Therapy
    Distance: 10.58 mi
    17772 Irvine Blvd,
    102
    Tustin, CA 92780

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