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  • York Tina Lcpc

    27 State Street
    Bangor, ME 04401
  • Zegel Laura Psychotherapist

    6 State Street
    Bangor, ME 04401
  • Families United

    Distance: 0.86 mi
    731 Wilson Street
    Brewer, ME 04412
  • Center for Growth & Change

    Distance: 5.89 mi
    23 Copeland Hill Road
    Holden, ME 04429
  • Yankee Consulting

    Distance: 6.67 mi
    48 Liberty Drive
    Hermon, ME 04401
  • Cerkovitz Leona Aprn CS

    Distance: 7.67 mi
    192 Park Street
    Orono, ME 04473
  • Rampe Nancy

    Distance: 7.67 mi
    84 Kelley Road
    Orono, ME 04473
  • Rampe Nancy

    Distance: 7.67 mi
    84 Kelley Road
    Orono, ME 04473
  • 10 Points

    Peacock Sharie Ann

    Distance: 11.25 mi
    1169 Main Street
    Old Town, ME 04468
  • AHO Jean Counselor

    Distance: 11.25 mi
    21 Congress Street
    Old Town, ME 04468
  • Rampe Nancy

    Distance: 11.25 mi
    72 Main Street
    Old Town, ME 04468
  • Caldwell Dorothy

    Distance: 15.73 mi
    103 Us Route 1
    Bucksport, ME 04416
  • Gaffney Thomas J

    Distance: 15.73 mi
    103 Us Route 1
    Bucksport, ME 04416
  • Acadia Highway Market & Deli

    Distance: 16.07 mi
    960 Acadia Highway
    Orland, ME 04472
  • Northeast Occupational Exchange

    Distance: 24.42 mi
    442 Moosehead Trail
    Newport, ME 04953
  • 40 Points

    Reuter James W Dr Psychotherapist

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    198 Main Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Bland Barbara LCSW

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    198 Main
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Center for Creative Change

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Coastal Counseling Services

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    198 Main Street Suite 1
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Community Health and Counseling Services - Children Services

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    204 Water Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Dematteo Michael J Msw

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Elias & Keteyian

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    122 Main Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Families United

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    11 Short Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Family Counseling Services

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    710 Bucksport Road
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Ferreira Paul MSW

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Gillen-Worden Jody Lcsw

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    15 Deane Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Krestan Jo-Ann Lmft

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • LaViolette Laurie

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    75 State
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Risser Fred MD

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    204 Water Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Rubin Cheryl M Msw

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Smith Sally L LCSW

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    194 Main Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Young Charlotte M

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    56 Church Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605
  • Young Lucia PhD

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    114 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME 04605

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