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  • Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT
    610 Points

    Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT

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

    Douglas Tweedy

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

    Kerttu Cantin, MFT

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

    Erik Edler

    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
    4000 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 247
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • 30 Points

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

    5500 Atherton Street Suite 416
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Sue Griffith 10 Points

    Sue Griffith

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

    Lisa A. Spendlove

    4401 Atlantic Avenue
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • Margie Bastedo -10 Points

    Margie Bastedo

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

    3350 East 7th Street 303
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Dave Cooper

    Dave Cooper

    481 E Platt St
    Long Beach, CA 90805
  • Brigitte G Dutil

    Brigitte G Dutil

    4433 E. Village Road
    Long Beach, CA 90808
  • Peter Gordon

    Peter Gordon

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

    401 E Market St
    Long Beach, CA 90805
  • Jeanne Knox

    Jeanne Knox

    4000 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 204
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • Marion Shanker

    Marion Shanker

    2128 Tulane Ave.
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Michael Sherman

    Michael Sherman

    3722 E Broadway
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Sidney Tarpinian

    Sidney Tarpinian

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

    Post Office Box 4883
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Erin Sumner, MFT
    310 Points

    Erin Sumner, MFT

    Soul Purpose Therapy
    Distance: 2.87 mi
    2599 E. 28th Street, Suite 206
    Signal Hill, CA 90755
  • Dr

    Dr

    Grimes Louise MA MFT
    Distance: 5.16 mi
    500 PCH #206
    Seal Beach, CA 90740
  • Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT - The Help Shop
    Distance: 6.3 mi
    461 West Sixth Street, Suite 214
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Barbara Rock

    Barbara Rock

    Distance: 6.3 mi
    3433 S. Denison Avenue
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Tejal Yarmand, MFT
    120 Points

    Tejal Yarmand, MFT

    Healthy and Healing Psychotherapy
    Distance: 6.48 mi
    13400 Washington Blvd., Suite 105
    Marina del Rey, CA 90292
  • Elinor Livingston 20 Points

    Elinor Livingston

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    4640 Admiralty Way, 5th floor
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Advance Counseling Services

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    14 Driftwood Street Apt 2
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • American Board of Psychotherapy

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    1 Catamaran
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Kate Boswell

    Kate Boswell

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    4640 Admiralty Way
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • De Lange David Mfcc Phd

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    4519 Admiralty Way
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Levin Jodie Mft

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    12214 Riverside Drive
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Richard E. Paliani

    Richard E. Paliani

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    4712 Admiralty Way, #731
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Barbara K. Paul Beavens

    Barbara K. Paul Beavens

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    12300 Weddington Street
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Strano Jj PhD

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    5301 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • The Center For Individual & Family Counseling

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    5445 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • The Village Family Service

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    5437 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • Topp Michael Mfcc

    Distance: 6.48 mi
    12520 Magnolia Boulevard
    Valley Village, CA 91607
  • California State University Dominguez

    Distance: 6.94 mi
    1000 East Victoria Street
    Carson, CA 90747
  • Community Development Admin Office

    Distance: 6.94 mi
    23734 Main Street
    Carson, CA 90745
  • Friendship Children Center - Community Development

    Distance: 6.94 mi
    23734 Main Street
    Carson, CA 90745
  • 290 Points

    Pesceone, Amy, MFT

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    11110 Los Alamitos Blvd. Suite 215
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Yaffa Balsam, LMFT
    200 Points

    Yaffa Balsam, LMFT

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4050 Katella Ave. # 211
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Michael Mahan, LMFT 100 Points

    Michael Mahan, LMFT

    Grace counseling group
    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4132 katella ave
    104
    Los Alamitos, CA 90721
  • Ethel Hanna 20 Points

    Ethel Hanna

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4281 Katella Ave
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Kandra D. Clifton

    Kandra D. Clifton

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4132 Katella Ave., Suite 206
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Mark Fieldson

    Mark Fieldson

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4132 Katella Avenue
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Holly Han

    Holly Han

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4662 Katella Avenue, Suite E
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Jeannette Quiros Saucedo

    Jeannette Quiros Saucedo

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    4662 Katella Avenue, Suite C
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Nicole Z. Stelter

    Nicole Z. Stelter

    Distance: 7.15 mi
    5122 Katella Avenue
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Family Service Of Long Beach - Bellflower Office- Administrative Of

    Distance: 8.95 mi
    16704 Clark Avenue
    Bellflower, CA 90706
  • Just Therapy

    Distance: 8.95 mi
    P. O. Box 172
    Bellflower, CA 90706

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