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  • Jacqueline Bloom, M.F.T. 40 Points

    Jacqueline Bloom, M.F.T.

    West LA Therapist
    Distance: 20.92 mi
    10700 Santa Monica Blvd #13
    West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Sharma Bennett

    Sharma Bennett

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    520 S. Sepulveda, #302
    West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Leslie Davis

    Leslie Davis

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    11500 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 400
    West Los Angeles, CA 90064
  • Toni Galardi

    Toni Galardi

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    2729 Barry Ave.
    West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Friedemann Schulz

    Friedemann Schulz

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    1516 S. Bundy Dr., #209
    West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Jenni Silberstein

    Jenni Silberstein

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    12401 Wilshire Blvd.
    West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Penelope Starr

    Penelope Starr

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    National and Barrington
    West Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Hirschman Jill K

    Distance: 21.13 mi
    21000 Devonshire Street Suite 111
    Chatsworth, CA 91311
  • Joyce L Medley 20 Points

    Joyce L Medley

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    9003 Reseda, Suite 208
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • Elise Kaplan

    Elise Kaplan

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    8350 Reseda Blvd.
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • McConnell M Joan Mft

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    11260 Wilbur Avenue Suite 302
    Northridge, CA 91326
  • Medley Joyce L Mft

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    9003 Reseda Boulevard
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • Judy Koven Ringdahl

    Judy Koven Ringdahl

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    8350 Reseda Blvd
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • San Fernando Valley Counseling Center

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    8350 Reseda Boulevard
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • Nicoli Tucker

    Nicoli Tucker

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    9700 Reseda Blvd
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • Williams Wendy Hill MFCC

    Distance: 21.97 mi
    9335 Reseda Boulevard
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • Stephanie  Mintz, Stephanie Mintz 200 Points

    Stephanie Mintz, Stephanie Mintz

    Stephanie Mintz
    Distance: 22.03 mi
    12777 West Jefferson Blvd. Building D/3rd
    Playa Vista, CA 90066
  • Howard Richard Wax
    550 Points

    Howard Richard Wax

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Blvd
    302
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Wendy Dytman, Marriage & Family Therapist Lic#51522
    400 Points

    Wendy Dytman, Marriage & Family Therapist Lic#51522

    Marriage & Family Therapist
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Blvd
    #202
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • BERNIE SOON, MA,MFT,SEP 360 Points

    BERNIE SOON, MA,MFT,SEP

    BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES, INC.
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    5856 Buffalo Ave.
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
  • Ken Newelt, MFT
    350 Points

    Ken Newelt, MFT

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive #318
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Irine Schweitzer, MS 320 Points

    Irine Schweitzer, MS

    Irine Schweitzer,LCSW
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Blvd, suite 400
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Bernie Soon, MA,MFT,SEP
    270 Points

    Bernie Soon, MA,MFT,SEP

    BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES, INC.
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    5856 Buffalo Ave.
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
  • Bernie Soon, MFT, SEP 250 Points

    Bernie Soon, MFT, SEP

    BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES- INC. *** EMDR
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    5856 Buffalo Ave.
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
  • Jaelline Jaffe, PhD
    250 Points

    Jaelline Jaffe, PhD

    Lemon-Aid Counseling
    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4910 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 301
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • 200 Points

    Altschul, Ms. Margaret Berne

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15233 Ventura Boulevard # 320
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Anita Avedian, MFT
    120 Points

    Anita Avedian, MFT

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15233 Ventura Boulevard Suite 1208
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • 100 Points

    Elliott John F Mft

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13440 Ventura Blvd
    Suite 109
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • 20 Points

    Manning, Ms. Diane K., LMFT

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Boulevard Suite 301
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Estelle Berry 10 Points

    Estelle Berry

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Blvd.
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Vee Alexander

    Vee Alexander

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 406
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Margaret Berne Altschul

    Margaret Berne Altschul

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15233 Ventura Blvd, # 320
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Wanda Beierle

    Wanda Beierle

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 404
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Marcia Chapnick

    Marcia Chapnick

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15233 Ventura Blvd., Suite 320
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Elaine Cole

    Elaine Cole

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4558 Sherman Oaks Ave, Suite A
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Claudia A Domnicz, LMFT

    Claudia A Domnicz, LMFT

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 318
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Domnicz, Claudia A, M.A. LMFT

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive Suite 318
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Linda A. Fasan

    Linda A. Fasan

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    14156 Magnolia Blvd, Suite 105
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Jay Fibus

    Jay Fibus

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13949 Ventura Blvd
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Gersten Pnina MFCC

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13701 Riverside Drive
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Elizabeth Gessel

    Elizabeth Gessel

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 310
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Lynelle Goodreau

    Lynelle Goodreau

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15300 Ventura Boulevard
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Judith H. Harte -10 Points

    Judith H. Harte

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    14472 Dickens Street
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Melanie Brown Kroon

    Melanie Brown Kroon

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive, Suite #318
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Eve Ray

    Eve Ray

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15300 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 403
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Veda Sande

    Veda Sande

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15130 Ventura Boulevard
    312
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Matthew Seidman

    Matthew Seidman

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    13384 Contour Drive
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Barbara Swenson

    Barbara Swenson

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Boulevard
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Kris Tepelmann

    Kris Tepelmann

    Distance: 22.99 mi
    15300 Ventura Blvd
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Michelle Long, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
    300 Points

    Michelle Long, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    Distance: 23.32 mi
    302 W. Grand, #7
    El Segundo, CA 90245

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