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Decatur (13.62 mi)
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Huntsville (22.45 mi)
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35611 (1) (0.44 mi)
35758 (20) (13.06 mi)
35601 (14) (14.75 mi)
35806 (2) (17.05 mi)
35773 (1) (17.27 mi)
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  • Big Brothers Big Sisters

    110 Thomas Street Ofc
    Athens, AL 35611
  • Albany Clinic

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1315 13th Avenue Southeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Anderson Scott A Md

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2424 Danville Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35603
  • Baird Couseling & E A P Services

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2042 Beltline Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Beltline Church of Christ

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2159 Beltline Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Beltline Counseling

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2042 Beltline Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Bma-Behavioral MOD & Associates

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1024 6th Avenue Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Bridge Drug Counseling Center

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    410 Johnston Street Southeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Hammers Corkey LPC

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2042 Beltline Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Professional Counseling Services

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    2042 Beltline Road Southwest
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Quest Recovery Center

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    801 Church Street Northeast Suite 10
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Recovery Center for Teens

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    410 Johnston Street Southeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Riverside Counseling & Consulting

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    502 Bank Street Northeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Rose Counseling & Consulting

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1414 5th Avenue Southeast Suite I
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • The Enrichment Center

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    224 2nd Avenue Southeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Tri County Rehabilitation Inc

    Distance: 13.62 mi
    1306 Somerville Road Southeast
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Acorn Counseling

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    8215 Madison Boulevard
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Agape Group Inc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    1230 Slaughter Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Alliance Counseling & Consulting

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    8840 Madison Boulevard
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Asbury Child & Family Counseling Center

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    980 Hughes Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Assessment & Psychotherapy Service Of Madison

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    100B Essex Court
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Cantor Celia Lpc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    190 Lime Quarry Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Cargile Teresa Ma Lpc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    190 Lime Quarry Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Ethridge Julie Ms Lpc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    190 Lime Quarry Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Family Counseling of Madison

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    190 Lime Quarry Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Ferguson David M PhD

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    190 Lime Quarry Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Geist Robert L PhD

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    190 Lime Quarry Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Hall Judith A Rn Lpc Icadc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    8215 Madison Boulevard
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Hoffman Charlotte Eds Lpc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    980 Hughes Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Hoffman Charlotte Eds LPC

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    3776 Sullivan Street
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Madison Child & Family Counseling Center

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    3776 Sullivan Street
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Pellant Psychotherapy

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    100B Essex Court
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Pellant Tamara Lpc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    100B Essex Court
    Madison, AL 35758
  • The Neeley Center for Health

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    1929 Slaughter Road
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Thomas-Helnsohn Isabella Lpc

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    8215 Madison Boulevard
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Vine Pastoral Counseling Center

    Distance: 14.56 mi
    4257 Sullivan Street
    Madison, AL 35758
  • Agape Of North Alabama

    Distance: 15.02 mi
    2813 Mastin Lake Road
    Toney, AL 35773
  • 100 Points

    Laurel Tree Family And Academic Counseling Services

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    4800 Whitesport Circle Suite 2
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Danny E Blanchard 70 Points

    Danny E Blanchard

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    1920 Sparkman Dr. NW, Suite 6
    Huntsville, AL 35816
  • 20 Points

    Pregnancy Hotline Test Center

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2006 Franklin Street Southeast Suite 201
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Abbott Lynne D S W

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    708 Versailles Drive Southeast
    Huntsville, AL 35803
  • 10 Points

    Baker Martha E Psy D

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2317 Market Place Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Black W Tanya Ma Ccmhc Lpc

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    101 Bob Wallace Avenue Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Blanchard Dan Dr

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    1920 Sparkman Drive Northwest
    Huntsville, AL 35816
  • 10 Points

    Dr Shirley G Bailey Psyd Lpc Dac

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    117 Longwood Drive Southwest Suite C
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Lynch Thomas M MS- LPC- PC

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    810 Regal Drive Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Mastromonico Jane

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    2300 Appletree Court Northeast
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Sunrise Counseling Services

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    810 Regal Drive Southwest
    Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 10 Points

    Young Linda B Lcsw

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    1100 Jordan Lane Northwest
    Huntsville, AL 35816
  • Alabama Psychological Services Center

    Distance: 22.45 mi
    303 Williams Avenue Southwest Suite 118
    Huntsville, AL 35801

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