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  • Greater Christ Temple Holiness Church

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    914 Cherokee Ave Se
    Atlanta, GA 30315
  • Griffin Torri Phd

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    6111C Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Jesse M. Harris

    Jesse M. Harris

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    675 Seminole Avenue NE, Suite 107
    Atlanta, GA 30307
  • Huggins Doris Phd Pc Psychologist

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2878 Five Forks Trickum R
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Hughes Psychological Services

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3915 Cascade Road Southwest
    Atlanta, GA 30331
  • Ibad-Ur-Rahmam

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1580 Bells Ferry Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Jewish Family & Career Services

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Johnson Cathryn B Lcsw

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1895 Phoenix Boulevard
    Atlanta, GA 30349
  • Kapphahn Patricia Ms Lpc

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1847 Peeler Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Lesbian Individual & Couples CO Cnslng SRV

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    881 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30306
  • Levine Susan A Lcsw

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    8097 Roswell Road
    Atlanta, GA 30350
  • Lloyd E. N. Hall- Attorney at Law

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    Post Office Box 81832
    Atlanta, GA 30366
  • Mallory James D Md Jr

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • May Susan Hughes PhD

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3915 Cascade Road Southwest
    Atlanta, GA 30331
  • McMillan Judy Lmft

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3050 Atlanta Road Southeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Mediation Atlanta- Benson Caplan DBA

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3342 Kilby Pl Nw
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • -10 Points

    Mediation Services-Gay & Lesbias-Piedmnt Cnslng Senior

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    881 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30306
  • Erika Van Meir

    Erika Van Meir

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2531 Briarcliff Rd., Suite 102
    Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Miller Joan PhD

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2520 Windy Hill Road
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Nation Susan W LCSW

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    205 Towergate Place
    Atlanta, GA 30350
  • National African American Relationships Institute

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2745 Church Street
    Atlanta, GA 30344
  • New Creation Living

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    P.O. Box 80976
    Atlanta, GA 30366
  • North Atlanta Center for Christnseling & Psychitry

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2312 Peachford Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Odyssey Family Counseling Center - Child & Adolescent Services

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3480 Main Street
    Atlanta, GA 30337
  • Orme Terry J Phd Pc

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3280 Howell Mill Road Northwest Suite 211
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Palmer Mary Lee Lcsw

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    8097 Roswell Road
    Atlanta, GA 30350
  • Parker Wayne D Phd

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    4651 Roswell Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Petrakis-Childs Sandra Lcsw

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2254 North Shallowford Road
    Atlanta, GA 30341
  • Piedmont Gay & Lesbian Counseli - Individual & Couples Counseling- Professional Mediation Serv

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    881 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Pittman Frank S III Md PC

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    Northside Hospital D
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Powers Ferry Psychological Associates

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1827 Powers Ferry Road Southeast
    Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Psychological Studies Institute

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2055 Mount Paran Road Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Psychological Studies Institute

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2055 Mount Paran Road Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Stefanie  Speanburg, LCSW

    Stefanie Speanburg, LCSW

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1350 Spring St Suite 225
    Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Rahman Kaleem Lpc

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    5 Concourse Parkway Northeast Suite 3000
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Reid Susan B Lcsw

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Russ Jean Lpc

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1996 Cliff Valley Way Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Sandra Hutton PhD

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2520 Windy Hill
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Beatrice A Santelli

    Beatrice A Santelli

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    3006 Clairmont Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Smith-Barnes Amy Psyd

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    2300 Peachford Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Pat Stogner

    Pat Stogner

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    1827 Powers Ferry Road, Building 24, Suite 300
    Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Summit Counseling Center

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    9855 Nesbit Ferry Road
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • The Link Counseling Center

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    348 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • White Ramana T Lcsw

    Distance: 16.45 mi
    4994 Lower Roswel Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • 30 Points

    Sherrill Robbie Ma Lcc

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4725 Peachtree Corners Ci
    Norcross, GA 30092
  • Ashe Rosa PhD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road Suite B
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Bower Susan L MD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Brain Bright Neurotherapy Center

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    748 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Carbery Julie D PhD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071
  • Colsetti Sharman D PhD

    Distance: 16.99 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road
    Norcross, GA 30071

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