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  • Amber Lonsdale, MS, LMFT
    410 Points

    Amber Lonsdale, MS, LMFT

    Luminous Life Therapy, LLC
    1200 Valley West Dr, Ste 206-10
    1200 Valley West Dr, Ste 206-10
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • 10 Points

    Keen Joyce Phd

    6000 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Achievements Inc

    2001 Westown Parkway Suite 103
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Ann-Marie

    939 Office Park Road Suite 316
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Butterfield Marriage & Family Counseling Service

    6994 Ashworth Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Central Iowa Psychological Services

    1200 Valley West Drive Suite 707
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Child Psychiatry Associates P C

    939 Office Park Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Corcoran James B & Associates

    2910 Westown Parkway
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Crawford Kay P PhD

    1001 Office Park Road Suite 120
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Hill Janice I Msw Lisw Bcd

    132 5th Street
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Hilliard Mary Lisw BCD

    939 Office Park Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Hoversten Elaine Psyd

    6000 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Jbc & Associates

    2910 Westown Parkway Suite 302
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Kavalier & Associates Pc

    1003 Grand Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Larsen Jacquelyn Phd

    6000 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Low Sylvia Lisw

    6000 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • McCall Linda Lisw

    6000 University Avenue Suite 200
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Medco

    4401 Westown Parkway
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Mendenhall Nicky Lisw Lmft Lisw-Lmft

    939 Office Park Road
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Midwest Clinical Associates Pc

    2700 Westown Parkway Suite 415
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Murray-Edwards Denise Arnp Bc

    6000 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • New Life Counseling

    1441 29th Street Suite 300
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Parents Anonymous of IA

    1228 8th Street
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Parulekar Damini Md

    1200 Valley West Drive Suite 304-4
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Took Kevin J Md

    6000 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Weil Clare L Warren Psyd

    764 Knolls Court
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • 10 Points

    Campidilli Patti Acsw Lisw

    Distance: 1.43 mi
    6957 University Avenue
    Windsor Heights, IA 50311
  • 10 Points

    Knapp Mary - Msw Lisw

    Distance: 1.43 mi
    6957 University Avenue
    Windsor Heights, IA 50311
  • Greenwood Dave Itsw

    Distance: 1.43 mi
    6900 University Avenue
    Windsor Heights, IA 50311
  • Vestal Lynne Ma Lmhc Counseling

    Distance: 1.43 mi
    1239 73rd Street
    Windsor Heights, IA 50311
  • Cynthia Larson, LMHC 140 Points

    Cynthia Larson, LMHC

    Cynthia R. Larson, LMHC, ACADC
    Distance: 1.9 mi
    7405 University Blvd., Ste.6
    Clive, IA 50325
  • 10 Points

    Dawdy Steven Phd Psychologist

    Distance: 1.9 mi
    1601 Northwest 114th Street
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Christian Psychological & Counseling Services

    Distance: 1.9 mi
    1350 Northwest 138th Street Suite 200
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Dilley John B Dr Psychologist

    Distance: 1.9 mi
    1350 Northwest 138th Street
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Larson Cynthia Therapist

    Distance: 1.9 mi
    7405 University Avenue
    Clive, IA 50325
  • Meyer Nona M Lisw Bcd

    Distance: 1.9 mi
    8435 University Boulevard
    Clive, IA 50325
  • West Des Moines Psychology & Counseling

    Distance: 1.9 mi
    1350 Northwest 138th Street
    Clive, IA 50325
  • 20 Points

    Family Communications Associates

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    7025 Hickman Road
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • 10 Points

    Heart To Heart Communication L C

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2759 86th Street Suite 103
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • 10 Points

    Joellen Chuha Lisw

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    9001 Hickman Road
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Associates Of Sexology

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2327 70th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Bethany Christian Services

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2767 86th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Fitz Jo Ann Macsw Lsw

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2327 70th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Hummel Maria Ms Ceap Lmhc

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2327 70th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Industrial Disability Management Inc

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    7101 Oak Brook Drive
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Lambakis Paul Acswlsw

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2327 70th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Lewis Chris ACS LSW

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2327 70th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Lutheran Family Service Of Iowa

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    7177 Hickman Road
    Urbandale, IA 50322
  • McFarland Stephanie

    Distance: 3.42 mi
    2327 70th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322

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