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  • Grief & Loss Specialist

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    3642 East Bay Street
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Grief Support Services

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    3642 East Bay Street
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Kerley Judy PhD

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    3400 McClure Bridge Road
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Pathway Center for Psychotherapy

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    Peachtree Industrial
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Sibilsky Dana L MD

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    1810 Peachtree Industrial
    Duluth, GA 30097
  • 30 Points

    Sherrill Robbie Ma Lcc

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4725 Peachtree Corners Ci
    Norcross, GA 30092
  • Ashe Rosa PhD

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road Suite B
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Bower Susan L MD

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Brain Bright Neurotherapy Center

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    748 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Carbery Julie D PhD

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Colsetti Sharman D PhD

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Grapenthin Cindy T Phd

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road Suite B
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Gwinnett Family Guidance Center

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    748 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Spinale Jay V Lcsw

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Steurer Loretta Lmft Lcsw

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    748 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • The Renew Counseling Center

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    3800 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Norcross, GA 30092
  • Wolheuter Judith M Lpc

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Woodruff Diana Phd

    Distance: 25.86 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • 10 Points

    Elizabeth M. Cooke- MS- LPC- NCC

    Distance: 27.19 mi
    4310 Johns Creek Parkway Ste 150
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Atlanta Forensic Mental Health Institute

    Distance: 27.19 mi
    2910 Horizon Park Drive
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Georgia Clinic

    Distance: 27.19 mi
    3921 Johns Creek Parkway
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Rojas Claudia Psyd

    Distance: 27.19 mi
    2910 Horizon Park Drive
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Allied Counseling Associates

    Distance: 29.48 mi
    304 West I Parkway Suite 102
    Dallas, GA 30132
  • Dallas Family Counseling Center

    Distance: 29.48 mi
    110 Evans Mill Drive Suite 305
    Dallas, GA 30157
  • Sheltered Cove Counseling Center

    Distance: 29.48 mi
    200 East Memorial Drive
    Dallas, GA 30132

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