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  • Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT - The Help Shop
    461 West Sixth Street, Suite 214
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Barbara Rock

    Barbara Rock

    3433 S. Denison Avenue
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Tejal Yarmand, MFT
    120 Points

    Tejal Yarmand, MFT

    Healthy and Healing Psychotherapy
    Distance: 3.53 mi
    13400 Washington Blvd., Suite 105
    Marina del Rey, CA 90292
  • Elinor Livingston 20 Points

    Elinor Livingston

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    4640 Admiralty Way, 5th floor
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Advance Counseling Services

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    14 Driftwood Street Apt 2
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • American Board of Psychotherapy

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    1 Catamaran
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Kate Boswell

    Kate Boswell

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    4640 Admiralty Way
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • De Lange David Mfcc Phd

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    4519 Admiralty Way
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Levin Jodie Mft

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    12214 Riverside Drive
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Richard E. Paliani

    Richard E. Paliani

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    4712 Admiralty Way, #731
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Barbara K. Paul Beavens

    Barbara K. Paul Beavens

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    12300 Weddington Street
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Strano Jj PhD

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    5301 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • The Center For Individual & Family Counseling

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    5445 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • The Village Family Service

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    5437 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Topp Michael Mfcc

    Distance: 3.53 mi
    12520 Magnolia Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Tatiana M. Harvey

    Tatiana M. Harvey

    Distance: 5.48 mi
    Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT
    610 Points

    Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT

    Therapy 4 LGBT
    Distance: 6.3 mi
    782 Pacific Ave
    782 Pacific Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90813
  • Douglas Tweedy
    300 Points

    Douglas Tweedy

    Doug Tweedy- M.A. Pastoral Counselor
    Distance: 6.3 mi
    1000 N. Studebaker Road
    CornerStone Church
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Kerttu Cantin, MFT
    300 Points

    Kerttu Cantin, MFT

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 6.3 mi
    4510 East Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 210
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Erik Edler 210 Points

    Erik Edler

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    6615 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 280
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Ashley Schenkel, M.S. 100 Points

    Ashley Schenkel, M.S.

    Ashley Schenkel, M.S. MFT Intern
    Distance: 6.3 mi
    4000 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 247
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • 30 Points

    Samsamy, Ms. Shala, M.A., M.F.T.

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    5500 Atherton Street Suite 416
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Sue Griffith 10 Points

    Sue Griffith

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    5855 E Naples Plaza, Suite 210
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Lisa A. Spendlove 10 Points

    Lisa A. Spendlove

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    4401 Atlantic Avenue
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • Margie Bastedo -10 Points

    Margie Bastedo

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 602
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Collins, Cathi, M.S., MFT

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    3350 East 7th Street 303
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Dave Cooper

    Dave Cooper

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    481 E Platt St
    Long Beach, CA 90805
  • Brigitte G Dutil

    Brigitte G Dutil

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    4433 E. Village Road
    Long Beach, CA 90808
  • Peter Gordon

    Peter Gordon

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    3317 Colorado St
    Long Beach, CA 90814
  • His Nesting Place-Pregnancy Help Center

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    401 E Market St
    Long Beach, CA 90805
  • Jeanne Knox

    Jeanne Knox

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    4000 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 204
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • Marion Shanker

    Marion Shanker

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    2128 Tulane Ave.
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Michael Sherman

    Michael Sherman

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    3722 E Broadway
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Sidney Tarpinian

    Sidney Tarpinian

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    6423 E. Pacific Coast Highway
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Tina B. Tessina PhD- M.F.C.C.

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    Post Office Box 4883
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • California State University Dominguez

    Distance: 6.63 mi
    1000 East Victoria Street
    Carson, CA 90747
  • Community Development Admin Office

    Distance: 6.63 mi
    23734 Main Street
    Carson, CA 90745
  • Friendship Children Center - Community Development

    Distance: 6.63 mi
    23734 Main Street
    Carson, CA 90745
  • Peter Carlson, MFT 210 Points

    Peter Carlson, MFT

    Carlson Counseling and Psychotherapy
    Distance: 7.45 mi
    23210 Crenshaw Blvd #250
    23210 Crenshaw Blvd #100
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Rodney Boone, PhD, Director 210 Points

    Rodney Boone, PhD, Director

    Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California
    Distance: 7.45 mi
    25500 Hawthorne Blvd
    Ste 2110
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Deana Stoneberg-McKee, MFT
    210 Points

    Deana Stoneberg-McKee, MFT

    Deana Stoneberg-McKee, MS, MFT
    Distance: 7.45 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite #219
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Helena Rosenberg, MFT
    200 Points

    Helena Rosenberg, MFT

    Offices in Torrance and Beverly Hills
    Distance: 7.45 mi
    25500 Hawthorne Blvd
    1220
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Emily Schafer, mft 130 Points

    Emily Schafer, mft

    Distance: 7.45 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Blvd.
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Scott Bonnel
    120 Points

    Scott Bonnel

    Bonnel, Mr. Scott A
    Distance: 7.45 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite 217
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Adele Marie Luttrell
    100 Points

    Adele Marie Luttrell

    Distance: 7.45 mi
    24050 Madison Street, Suite 100J
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Abortion Alternatives Helpline And Center

    Distance: 7.45 mi
    1311 Crenshaw Boulevard
    Torrance, CA 90501
  • Vi Ballard

    Vi Ballard

    Distance: 7.45 mi
    3424 W. Carson St., #580
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Scott A Bonnel

    Scott A Bonnel

    Distance: 7.45 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 217
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Susan Bradshaw, MFT

    Susan Bradshaw, MFT

    Bradshaw Counseling Services
    Distance: 7.45 mi
    3868 W. Carson St
    331
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Peter Carter

    Peter Carter

    Distance: 7.45 mi
    24050 Madison Street
    Torrance, CA 90505

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