Nearby Cities

Des Moines (3.58 mi)
West Des M... (8.23 mi)
Windsor He... (8.27 mi)
Urbandale (9.11 mi)
Clive (9.15 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

50317 (2) (2.47 mi)
50307 (1) (3.04 mi)
50316 (8) (3.44 mi)
50309 (13) (3.6 mi)
50315 (2) (3.83 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

146 Marriage & Family Therapist Listings Near East Des Moines, IA

Find

Marriage & Family Therapists

In Your Area
Enter or

Marriage & Family Therapist East Des Moines, IA

Find a Marriage and Family Therapist near East Des Moines, IA to help with family or relationship issues.

Results for East Des Moines, IA

  • 10 Points

    Evans Catherine M Phd Bcfe

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 408
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • 10 Points

    Riche Mary M Lisw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1922 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Al-Adsani Wasl Phd

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    700 East University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Alber Dianne Edd

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    700 East University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • All Pathways Inc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3835 University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Assesment Services Inc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    309 Court Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Aukes Shelia LISW

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2404 Forest Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Beeman David Phd

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 270
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Behavioural Medicine Center

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2940 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Bell Toni R Lmhc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2700 Grand Avenue Suite 109
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Birthright

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    5806 Hickman Road
    Des Moines, IA 50322
  • Bragg Kirk Lisw Lsw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2940 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Brown Chuck Lisw Lsw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2940 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Camp Charles Acsw Iisw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3209 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Catholic Charities - Catholic Social Service Div

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    601 Grand Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Children And Families Of Iowa - Counseling- Cornerstone Recovery- Main Of

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1111 University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Cindy

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3601 Douglas Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • College Of Massage And The Healing Arts Center

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3601 Douglas Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Counseling & Assessment Services

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2404 Forest Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Creative Therapies of Iowa

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1922 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Davis Sandra Dr

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    545 31st Street
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Dennert James MD

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1750 48th Street Suite 2
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Des Moines Children's Home

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    925 Porter Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    550 39th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Des Moines Public Schools - Oak Park School- Orchard Place

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    925 Porter Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Dion Maureen C Edd Pc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    5525 Meredith Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Duncan Sandra Phd Lisw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    550 39th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Easter Sandy Nsw Rn Cht

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    5525 Meredith Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Eastin Scott MD

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1750 48th Street Suite 2
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Elliott Marilyn Chtp

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    5525 Meredith Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Employee & Family Resources Substance Abuse Servcs

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    505 5th Avenue Suite 600
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Families First Inc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3811 38th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Father's for Equal Rights

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3623 Douglas Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Green Kelli C Md

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    550 39th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Guenther Susan Marie Phd LMT

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2800 Rutland Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Hall Donald V Acsw Lsw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2404 Forest Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Heiss Rachel PhD

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1922 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Hejtmanek Larry Lisw Lsw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2940 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Hispanic Educational Resources

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    828 Scott Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Hispanic Educational Resources

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    828 Scott Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Innovative Learning Professionals Lc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 270
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Jacobs Andrew

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3835 University Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Jennisch C Scott MD

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1750 48th Street Suite 2
    Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Kim James W MD

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 408
    Des Moines, IA 50316
  • Kinney Russell F MSW LISW

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    2700 Grand Avenue Suite 109
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Lewis Chris Acsw Lisw

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3209 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • Lifeworks Inc

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    521 East Locust Street
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Lutheran Services In Iowa - Service Center

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3125 Cottage Grove Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Mecca-Substance Abuse Services

    Distance: 3.58 mi
    3451 Easton Boulevard
    Des Moines, IA 50317

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