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  • Alabama Abuse Counseling Center

    1612 3rd Avenue North
    Bessemer, AL 35020
  • Postma Michele R MD

    985 9th Avenue Southwest
    Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Pregnancy Test Center

    2720 Allisn Bnntt Mmrl Drive
    Bessemer, AL 35023
  • Pregnancy Test Center

    1230 Clubhouse Place
    Bessemer, AL 35020
  • Princeton Pulmonary Group PC

    985 9th Avenue Southwest
    Bessemer, AL 35022
  • Sav-A-Life Bessemer Inc

    1230 Clubhouse Place
    Bessemer, AL 35020
  • UAB Medical West

    Uab Medical W Pro
    Bessemer, AL 35020
  • Westerman Jan H

    Distance: 8.91 mi
    Highway 11 South
    Mc Calla, AL 35111
  • Affiliated Counselors Inc

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    2172 Pelham Parkway Suite 100A
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • Carnley Rosemary B Medical

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    600 Crosscreek Trail
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • Complete Family Pastoral Counseling Centers

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    2700 Pelham Parkway
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • Crosscreek Family Services

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    600 Crosscreek Trail
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • Denton Drake LTC

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    600 Crosscreek Trail
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • Shelby Baptist Association Counseling Refrrl Srvce

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    600 Crosscreek Trail
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • The Hope Center

    Distance: 11.57 mi
    2867 Pelham Parkway
    Pelham, AL 35124
  • Lindsay Pitts, Business Manager 170 Points

    Lindsay Pitts, Business Manager

    Pitts & Associates Inc
    Distance: 12.01 mi
    601 Beacon Parkway West
    Suite 201
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • 110 Points

    Krug Wayne W PhD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    100 Century Park South, Ste 206
    Birmingham, AL 35226
  • 40 Points

    Alabama Counseling LLC

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    4 Office Park Circle
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • 10 Points

    Abele LIVY Beck MA LPC

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    3918 Montclair Road Suite 214
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • 10 Points

    Drummonds Miriam PhD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2305 Arlington Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • 10 Points

    Eggleston Priscilla Lcsw Acsw

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1 Independence Plaza
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • A Plus Seminar & Counseling Service

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1100 East Park Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Adaway Vicki Ms Rncs

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1318 20th Street South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Adult & Child Development Professionals

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2305 Arlington Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Adult Child Family Counseling Services

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    7753 1st Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35206
  • Adventures Unlimited Inc

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    278 Cambo Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35226
  • Affiliated Mental Health Services Inc

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    100 Century Park South
    Birmingham, AL 35226
  • Agee Christine PhD

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2200 Lakeshore Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    950 22nd Street North Suite 670
    Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Alabama Pediatrics

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2815 Independence Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Altamont Counseling

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    300 Vestavia Parkway Suite 2300
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Alverson-Eiland Linda Phd

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2 Riverchase Office Place
    Birmingham, AL 35244
  • Arnold David J Md Phys

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    833 Saint Vincents Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Ash Sandra S MA LPC

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    104 West Hawthorne Road
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Atchison Counseling Services

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1675 Montclair Road Suite 151
    Birmingham, AL 35210
  • Azrin Rick Phd Dr

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2018 Brookwood Medical Court
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Barbara Bernstein Ma Lmft Llc

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2112 11th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Bestrong Associates

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    242 West Valley Avenue
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Birmingham Neuropsychology Llc

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2018 Brookwood Medical Court
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Bowen & Kowalski LLP

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    3300 Cahaba Road Suite 310
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Bowman Dan Phd

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1310 Alford Avenue
    Birmingham, AL 35226
  • Brakke Leann Lpc

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    1025 Montgomery Highway
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Brook Hills The Church At - Counseling Center

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    3145 Brook Highland Parkway
    Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Brooks C David CPA

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    150 Olde Towne Road
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Brown Karen Erwin LCSW

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    7753 1st Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35206
  • Brown Paul Acsw LCSW

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2 Riverchase Rdg
    Birmingham, AL 35244
  • Brown Steve CPA

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    150 Olde Towne Road
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Bryant Michael A CPA

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    150 Olde Towne Road
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Cahaba Psychology

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    2 Riverchase Rdg
    Birmingham, AL 35244
  • Callahan Margaret C Ms MSW Counselor

    Distance: 12.01 mi
    402 Office Park Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35223

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