Nearby Cities

Summerville (15.18 mi)
Eutawville (17.81 mi)
Moncks Corner (22.38 mi)
Walterboro (22.63 mi)
Goose Creek (23.65 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

29483 (13) (13.61 mi)
29485 (2) (16.69 mi)
29048 (1) (17.81 mi)
29461 (3) (21.23 mi)
29445 (2) (21.53 mi)
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  • 10 Points

    Pyramid Counseling Services

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    204 Trestlewood Drive
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Affordable Comprehensive Counseling

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    3141914 Trolley Road
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Allied Therapeutic Services

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    145 West Carolina Avenue
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Burke Rhonda M Ed LPC

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    709 Old Trolley Road
    Summerville, SC 29485
  • Dawson Stuart MD

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    435 North Cedar Street
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Derrick Barbara Ann M Division Phd

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    204 Trestlewood Drive
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Dorchester Counseling Services

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    112 West 4th North Street
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Holler A C Jr D MIN

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    204 Trestlewood Drive
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Maderson Pa

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    810 Travelers Boulevard
    Summerville, SC 29485
  • Monat-Haller Rosalyn K Medical Pa

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    101 Central Avenue
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Summerville Family Practice Associates Pa

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    435 North Cedar Street
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • The Women's Center

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    204 Trestlewood Drive
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Welch Frances C PhD

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    435 North Cedar Street
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Wilder Virginia C Medical

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    130 Linwood Lane
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • Wimberly Christopher MD

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    435 North Cedar Street
    Summerville, SC 29483
  • A Place for Zoe

    Distance: 17.81 mi
    312 Porcher Avenue
    Eutawville, SC 29048
  • Clark Helen Y Dr PhD

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    216 East Main Street
    Moncks Corner, SC 29461
  • Mental Health Center-Berkeley Community

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    403 Stoney Landing Road
    Moncks Corner, SC 29461
  • Oasis Christian Counseling Inc

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    117 East Main Street
    Moncks Corner, SC 29461
  • Colleton County Parent

    Distance: 22.64 mi
    213 North Jefferies Boulevard
    Walterboro, SC 29488
  • Andrews Elaine LPC

    Distance: 23.65 mi
    104 Red Cypress Drive
    Goose Creek, SC 29445
  • Tri-County Counseling Inc

    Distance: 23.65 mi
    104 Red Cypress Drive
    Goose Creek, SC 29445
  • Santee Counseling

    Distance: 23.77 mi
    8799 Old Number Six Highway
    Santee, SC 29142
  • 30 Points

    Elliott Iris Rn Lpc

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    9225 University Boulevard
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • 20 Points

    Southland Services

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    2151 Ashley Phosphate Road
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Chalk S Gregory M Ed Lpc Ccdvc

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    5269 Rivers Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Jenkins James E Md

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    9225 University Boulevard
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • LA Roche Thomas R LISW

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    1056 East Montague Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Psychological Services Inc

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    4600 Goer Drive
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Silver Avrum I Phd

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    2151 Ashley Phosphate Road
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Stroud Rhonda L Medical LPC

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    2151 Ashley Phosphate Road Suite B
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Svendsen Mary L Phd

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    2138 Ashley Phosphate Road
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • -10 Points

    The Mary Jenkins Center for Behavioral Health

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    9225 University Boulevard
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Upadhyaya Vidya Md

    Distance: 31.3 mi
    2151 Ashley Phosphate Road
    North Charleston, SC 29406

Nearby Cities

Summerville (15.18 mi)
Eutawville (17.81 mi)
Moncks Corner (22.38 mi)
Walterboro (22.63 mi)
Goose Creek (23.65 mi)
Santee (23.77 mi)

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

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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