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  • Youth Service Bureau Inc

    Distance: 20.16 mi
    7650 Currell Boulevard Suite 350
    Saint Paul, MN 55125
  • Joan A. Newbolt, MS, LMFT, CFTP
    300 Points

    Joan A. Newbolt, MS, LMFT, CFTP

    Individual, Marriage & Family Therapist
    Distance: 20.44 mi
    2006 1st Avenue North
    Suite B10
    Anoka, MN 55303
  • Trenton J. Peterson

    Trenton J. Peterson

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    403 Jackson St., Suite 308
    Anoka, MN 55303
  • Trenton J Peterson Ma LMFT

    Distance: 20.44 mi
    630 East Main St.
    Anoka, MN 55303
  • Terry Riley, MA, LMFT
    400 Points

    Terry Riley, MA, LMFT

    Soul Work Counseling
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    11925 Central Ave NE Blaine, MN 55434
    Blaine, MN 55434
  • Jari Welle, LMFT 200 Points

    Jari Welle, LMFT

    Marriage and Family Therapy
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    9140 Baltimore St, NE
    140
    Blaine, MN 55449
  • Life Development Resources P A

    Distance: 22.24 mi
    10591 165th Street West
    Lakeville, MN 55044
  • Michelle Clark, MA, LMFT
    450 Points

    Michelle Clark, MA, LMFT

    Optimistic Living Counseling, LLC
    Distance: 23.59 mi
    10904 57th Street NE
    Suite 105
    Albertville, MN 55301
  • Michelle Clark, MA, LMFT 200 Points

    Michelle Clark, MA, LMFT

    Optimistic Living Counseling and Mediation, LLC
    Distance: 23.59 mi
    5279 Kyler Avenue Northeast
    Albertville, MN 55301
  • Michelle Clark, MA, LMFT 200 Points

    Michelle Clark, MA, LMFT

    Optimistic Living Counseling and Mediation, LLC
    Distance: 23.59 mi
    5279 Kyler Ave. NE
    Suite 110
    Albertville, MN 55301
  • Jennifer S Holdredge

    Jennifer S Holdredge

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    13750 Crosstown Dr. NW
    Andover, MN 55304
  • Jari Welle, LMFT

    Jari Welle, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy
    Distance: 24.4 mi
    13750 Crosstown Drive NW #305
    Andover, MN 55304
  • Prairie Oak Community Church

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    1657 161st Avenue Northwest
    Andover, MN 55304
  • Rum River Counseling- Inc.

    Distance: 24.4 mi
    13750 Crosstown Dr. Suite L 101
    Andover, MN 55304
  • Eric McClellan, MA, LMFT
    300 Points

    Eric McClellan, MA, LMFT

    Treehouse Psychology, LLC
    Distance: 24.49 mi
    200 Village Center Dr
    800
    North Oaks, MN 55127
  • Gina Daniels, MS
    200 Points

    Gina Daniels, MS

    Bridging Hope Counseling
    Distance: 25.44 mi
    311 Brighton Ave S Suite B
    Buffalo, MN 55313
  • 10 Points

    Family Counseling Center - Macalena Alex F Jr Psychologist Pederson Mark D

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    102 Marty Drive
    Buffalo, MN 55313
  • Boll Cleo S Ma

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    1200 Highway 25 North
    Buffalo, MN 55313
  • Catholic Charities

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    9 3rd Street Northwest
    Buffalo, MN 55313
  • Central Minnesota Mental Health Center - Main Clinic

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    308 12th Avenue South
    Buffalo, MN 55313
  • 260 Points

    CenterLife Counseling, LLC

    Distance: 27.82 mi
    7039 20th Ave S
    Centerville, MN 55038

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