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  • San Benito County - Mental Health

    1111 San Felipe Road
    Hollister, CA 95023
  • Vicki L. Wittman
    210 Points

    Vicki L. Wittman

    Vicki Wittman, LMFT
    Distance: 14.03 mi
    8339 Church Street, Suite 214
    Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Donna Aceves, LCSW 170 Points

    Donna Aceves, LCSW

    Donna Aceves LCSW
    Distance: 14.03 mi
    8371 Church St.
    Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Edna M. Dowell 50 Points

    Edna M. Dowell

    Distance: 14.03 mi
    66 1st Street
    Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Robert J. Bischoff- PhD- MFT

    Distance: 14.03 mi
    8371 Church St
    Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Thomas Kiatta

    Thomas Kiatta

    Distance: 18.52 mi
    60 W. Alisal Street, Suite 2
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Brenda Lang

    Brenda Lang

    Distance: 18.52 mi
    412 Main Street
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Monica Wason, Nurse

    Monica Wason, Nurse

    Monica M. Wason
    Distance: 18.52 mi
    221 E. Romie Lane
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • Wells Dianna Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor

    Distance: 18.52 mi
    154 Central Avenue
    Salinas, CA 93901
  • pearl chaiyarat, MA
    360 Points

    pearl chaiyarat, MA

    Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    240 Westgate Dr. #123
    Watsonville, CA 95076
  • Tim Sinnott, MFT, CADC-II, LAADC-r
    300 Points

    Tim Sinnott, MFT, CADC-II, LAADC-r

    Drug & Alcohol Counseling
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    50 Penny Lane
    The Wellness Center
    Watsonville, CA 95077
  • Mariabruna Sirabella 10 Points

    Mariabruna Sirabella

    Distance: 20.03 mi
    240 Westgate Dr., Suite # 125
    Watsonville, CA 95076
  • Kimberly Shannon, Marriage and Family Therapist 100 Points

    Kimberly Shannon, Marriage and Family Therapist

    Kimberly Shannon MFT
    Distance: 23.74 mi
    18525 Sutter Blvd.
    Ste. 200
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • Duke Fisher, MD 80 Points

    Duke Fisher, MD

    Jeffrey E. Bettencourt
    Distance: 23.74 mi
    1010 Cass St Ste C3
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • A Counseling Center Jeffrey & Michelle Bettencourt

    Distance: 23.74 mi
    17705 Hale Av
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • Terry Edwards

    Terry Edwards

    Distance: 23.74 mi
    17705 Hale Ave.
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  • MarthaElin Mountain, Ed.D., M.A., MFT, Author
    300 Points

    MarthaElin Mountain, Ed.D., M.A., MFT, Author

    Psychotherapy, Counseling, Consultation, Midlife Workshops
    Distance: 27.31 mi
    26465 Carmel Rancho Blvd. and P.O. Box 22301 Carmel, CA 93922
    #3
    Carmel, CA 93923
  • 200 Points

    MarthaElin Mountain Ed.D., M.A., MFT

    Distance: 27.31 mi
    26465 Carmel Rancho Blvd.
    Carmel, CA 93922
  • Melissa Brand, MFT

    Melissa Brand, MFT

    Melissa Brand, MFT
    Distance: 27.31 mi
    3785 Via Nona Marie, Suite 300
    Carmel, CA 93923
  • Joan Mortensen -10 Points

    Joan Mortensen

    Distance: 27.31 mi
    26465 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Suite 2
    Carmel, CA 93923

Nearby Cities

Gilroy (14.04 mi)
Salinas (18.53 mi)
Watsonville (20.04 mi)
Morgan Hill (23.74 mi)

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