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  • Stresscare Inc

    2610 Highway 129 North
    Jefferson, GA 30549
  • Athens Institute of Psychiatry & Behavior

    Distance: 11.79 mi
    1551 Jennings Mill Road
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • Duttlinger Ronald L Ed S LPC

    Distance: 11.79 mi
    1551 Jennings Mill Road
    Bogart, GA 30622
  • Comprehensive Counseling Services- LLC

    Distance: 12.06 mi
    329 Resource Parkway
    Winder, GA 30680
  • Thomas Camp, Rev 390 Points

    Thomas Camp, Rev

    Samaritan Counseling Center
    Distance: 15.5 mi
    455 North Lumpkin Street
    Athens, GA 30601
  • Anger- Lisa LCSW

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    160 Timberlane Drive
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Applied Psychological Health Services

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1 Huntington Road
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Athens Pregnancy Center

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    2350 Prince Avenue Suite 8
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Athens Psychotherapy Center

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1751 South Lumpkin Street
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Bagarozzi Dennis A Senior PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    957 Baxter Street
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Brawner Patricia S PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    598 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Breme Frederick J Phd LLC

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    598 South Milledge Avenue Suite 5
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Bridges Robert E (ned) Phd

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    2500 West Broad Street
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Camp Lacy M M Ed

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1690 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Cardozo Paul J Edd

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    215 Hawthorne Park Suite A
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Carlton Jodi L Ncc

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    337 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Child Guidance Services

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1435 Oglethorpe Avenue
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Chittick William O

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    197 Witherspoon Court
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Christian Psychotherapy Resources Inc

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1 Huntington Road
    Suite 101
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Counseling Associates For Well-Being

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    523 Prince Avenue
    Athens, GA 30601
  • Davis Thomas Phd Lpc LMFT

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    700 Sunset Drive
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Delozier O L Jr MDIV

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1551 Jennings Mill Parkway
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Erlanger Mary A PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    598 South Milledge Avenue Suite 5
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Evans Jenny Rose Msw LCSW

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1999 Prince Avenue
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Evans Sam Lpc Crc Ncc

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    247 East Washington Street
    Athens, GA 30601
  • Evans Sam Ncc

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1060 Gaines School Road
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Fahy Annie Bsn Cac Ii

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    188 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • FAHY Annie BSN CAC II

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    188 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Family Counseling Service Inc

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1435 Oglethorpe Avenue
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Gaskin-Butler Vikki T Mdiv Mdiv PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1690 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Gayer Harvey Louis Ph D

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    485 Huntington Road
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Ginter Earl J Phd

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    700 Sunset Drive
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Goetz Theodore M PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1751 South Lumpkin Street
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Gonyea Jennifer Ms

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1690 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Gothard Andrew M Psy D

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    485 Huntington Road
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Hally Carolyn PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    323 Riverview Road
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Hunter Michele EDD LPC

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    975 Gaines School Road
    Athens, GA 30605
  • King Richard F Lcsw LCSW

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    575 Research Drive
    Athens, GA 30605
  • King- Richard F LCSW

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    598 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Klein Ellen P Msw Lcsw Bcd LMFT

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    390 Southview Drive
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Knight Sylvia F PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    520 Kings Road
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Long Linda Msw PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1690 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • McKenna Virginia P Medical

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1690 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Michael Bach Phd Pc

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    795 Gaines School Road
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Orr William W Jr MD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    700 Sunset Drive
    Athens, GA 30606
  • -10 Points

    Person-Centered Court Services

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    1060 Gaines School Road
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Positive Outcomes Psychological Services

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    485 Huntington Road
    Athens, GA 30606
  • Randall Donald A Jr Mdiv PhD

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    598 South Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Rape Crisis Center - Crisis Line

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    3019 Lexington Road
    Athens, GA 30605
  • Richier Sherryl C M Ed

    Distance: 15.5 mi
    700 Sunset Drive
    Athens, GA 30606

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