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Suwanee (6.13 mi)
Cumming (9.81 mi)
Lawrenceville (11.4 mi)
Duluth (11.43 mi)
Grayson (15.89 mi)

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30518 (2) (1.66 mi)
30519 (1) (2.1 mi)
30024 (4) (6 mi)
30041 (1) (6.9 mi)
30097 (1) (10.07 mi)
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  • Friendship Baptist Church

    3990 Friendship Road
    Buford, GA 30519
  • Lanier Counseling Services

    2070 Buford Highway
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Radical Love

    1870 South Lee Court
    Buford, GA 30518
  • 10 Points

    Elizabeth M. Cooke- MS- LPC- NCC

    Distance: 6.13 mi
    4310 Johns Creek Parkway Ste 150
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Atlanta Forensic Mental Health Institute

    Distance: 6.13 mi
    2910 Horizon Park Drive
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Georgia Clinic

    Distance: 6.13 mi
    3921 Johns Creek Parkway
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Rojas Claudia Psyd

    Distance: 6.13 mi
    2910 Horizon Park Drive
    Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Access Christian Counseling / R Jeffrey Stull PhD PA

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    101 Pilgrim Village Dr. Ste. 200
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • Sherry Clarke

    Sherry Clarke

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    4570 Cold Spring Court
    Cumming, GA 30041
  • Glover Alaine Mslpc

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    425 Tribble Gap Road
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • Hosea Jennifer Medical Lpc

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    425 Tribble Gap Road
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • North View Counseling & Recovery Inc

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    2450 Atlanta Highway
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • North View Counseling and Recovery

    Distance: 9.81 mi
    2450 Atlanta Highway
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • Marcia McWhorter, Director
    600 Points

    Marcia McWhorter, Director

    New Beginnings Counseling Center
    Distance: 11.4 mi
    1585 Old Norcross Rd,
    Suite 203
    Lawrenceville, GA 30046
  • Danley Wilford DO

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    2080 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 100
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Georgia Clinic

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    2080 Sugarloaf Parkway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Gibson Mary Ms LPC

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Gwinnett Metro Baptist Association

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    501 Crownpointe Way
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Gwinnett Metro Baptist Association

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    1658 Lawrenceville Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30044
  • Higgins Robert Ma Ms Lpc

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Jenne Helen G Psyd

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Lane Jean Bs Educational Consultant

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Mayfield Peggy Phd Abap PC

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway Suite 100
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Ministers To Perform Your Wedding

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    162 East Crogan Street
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Southern Clinic Inc

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Wages Christy Ms Lpc

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    223 Scenic Highway
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
  • Friedman Julie A PhD

    Distance: 11.43 mi
    3675 Crestwood Parkway Northwest
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Grief & Loss Specialist

    Distance: 11.43 mi
    3642 East Bay Street
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Grief Support Services

    Distance: 11.43 mi
    3642 East Bay Street
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Kerley Judy PhD

    Distance: 11.43 mi
    3400 McClure Bridge Road
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Pathway Center for Psychotherapy

    Distance: 11.43 mi
    Peachtree Industrial
    Duluth, GA 30096
  • Sibilsky Dana L MD

    Distance: 11.43 mi
    1810 Peachtree Industrial
    Duluth, GA 30097
  • Locascio Barbara Lcsw

    Distance: 15.89 mi
    2037 Rosebud Road
    Grayson, GA 30017
  • Lisa Clement 230 Points

    Lisa Clement

    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Distance: 16 mi
    311 Green St. NW
    Suite 200
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • 10 Points

    Still Waters Counseling Center

    Distance: 16 mi
    621 Washington Street Southwest
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Affiliated Psychological & Medical

    Distance: 16 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Northeast
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Alford Child Counseling Services

    Distance: 16 mi
    689 Crestview Terrace
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Bailey David S

    Distance: 16 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Northeast
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Burt Afton M PhD

    Distance: 16 mi
    629 Dawsonville Highway
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Center Point Mentoring Program And Counseling Svc

    Distance: 16 mi
    1050 Elephant Trl
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Clark Lillee Phd

    Distance: 16 mi
    615 Green Street Northwest
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Consultants for Change

    Distance: 16 mi
    2565 Thompson Bridge Road
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Cox Greg PhD

    Distance: 16 mi
    1250 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Farr Stephen P PhD

    Distance: 16 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Northeast Suite 400
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Fussell Fred W PhD

    Distance: 16 mi
    210 Washington Street Northwest
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Gainesville Care Center

    Distance: 16 mi
    434 Green Street Place
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Gainesville Psychological Services

    Distance: 16 mi
    210 Washington Street Northwest
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Hans Robyn J Psyd

    Distance: 16 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Northeast Suite 400
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Hughes Janice R Phd PC

    Distance: 16 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Northeast Suite 400
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Jordan Guy W PhD

    Distance: 16 mi
    634 Green Street Northeast
    Gainesville, GA 30501

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