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  • Recovery Associates Inc

    Distance: 23.13 mi
    64 Alfred Street
    Biddeford, ME 04005
  • Thurston Jane LCSW

    Distance: 23.13 mi
    441 Main Street
    Biddeford, ME 04005
  • Wellspring Counseling Services

    Distance: 23.13 mi
    4 Wellspring Road
    Biddeford, ME 04005
  • Zachary-Lang Mary LCPC ATR

    Distance: 23.13 mi
    5 Washington
    Biddeford, ME 04005
  • 10 Points

    Tennant Mary Psychotherapist

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    765 High Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Controvillas Mary Psychotherapist

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    141 Front Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Day One

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    752 High Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Dilley Karen Jo Lcsw

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    1 Lincoln Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Dixon Debora B PhD

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    20 York Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Home Counselors

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    2 Sheridan Road
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Lonsdale Margaret Counselor

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    765 High Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • McConnell Karen Psychotherapist

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    1 Lincoln Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Parker Richard J

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    72 Front
    Bath, ME 04530
  • The Bath Counseling Center

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    141 Front Street
    Bath, ME 04530
  • Firenze Irene

    Distance: 23.23 mi
    158 South Pleasant Street
    Bowdoinham, ME 04008
  • Kane Robt E Counselor

    Distance: 23.23 mi
    915 Post Road
    Bowdoinham, ME 04008
  • Bamberg J Hindle Counsler

    Distance: 25.92 mi
    West Poland Road
    Oxford, ME 04270
  • Danley Colleen Lcsw

    Distance: 28.77 mi
    41 Depot Street Suite 203
    Bridgton, ME 04009
  • In Her Own Image

    Distance: 28.77 mi
    9 Pleasant Street
    Bridgton, ME 04009
  • Manners Ellia Lcpc

    Distance: 28.77 mi
    9 Pleasant Street
    Bridgton, ME 04009
  • Martin Deborah A

    Distance: 28.77 mi
    48 Main Street
    Bridgton, ME 04009
  • Robertson Peter D

    Distance: 28.77 mi
    236 Portland Road
    Bridgton, ME 04009
  • Davis Arnold Jr Counselor

    Distance: 29.05 mi
    813 Main Street
    Waterboro, ME 04087
  • Massabesic Regional Medical Center

    Distance: 29.05 mi
    813 Main Street
    Waterboro, ME 04087
  • Gilman Counseling

    Distance: 30.11 mi
    Deer Hill Road
    Harrison, ME 04040
  • Adams Carol Licensed Pc

    Distance: 31.87 mi
    243 Shaker Hill Road
    Alfred, ME 04002
  • Clough Lana S Lcsw

    Distance: 31.87 mi
    200 Waterboro Road
    Alfred, ME 04002

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