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  • Smith Kenneth R Mdiv MA

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    2012 Northeast 65th Street
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • Stern Robin Msw

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1728 East Madison Street
    Seattle, WA 98122
  • Still Susan Medical Lmhc

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    411 West Mercer Street
    Seattle, WA 98119
  • Sullivan Liz MSW

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    2115 2nd Avenue West
    Seattle, WA 98119
  • Sullivan Mary Catherine PhD

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1801 Northwest Market Street
    Seattle, WA 98107
  • Swaya Ed

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    6407 Fauntleroy Way Southwest
    Seattle, WA 98136
  • Talaris Research Institute

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    4000 Northeast 41st Street
    Seattle, WA 98105
  • Thorner Brooke J Md

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    2200 24th Avenue East
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Threshold Counseling

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    804 9th Ave
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Tillman, Jane V., MS, LMHC (CMHS)

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1817 Queen Anne Ave N
    Seattle, WA 98103
  • Tippins Carl A Counselor

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    611 19th Avenue East
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Tombari Debra K

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    4026 Northeast 55th Street
    Seattle, WA 98105
  • Transactional Analysis Northwest

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    901 Boren Avenue Suite 1020
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • Trousdale Fred L Acsw

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1800 Westlake Avenue North
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • Vanroden Anne Marrige & Family Therapy

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    150 Nickerson Street
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • Wahbe Mirabai Ma

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    511 28th Avenue East
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Wasson Elizabeth Phd

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    4033 East Madison Street
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Welle Janet

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    150 Nickerson Street
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • Weschler John C Ma Phc

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1460 Northwest 73rd Street
    Seattle, WA 98117
  • Westergreen Sheryl Ma LMHC

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    4721 47th Avenue Northeast
    Seattle, WA 98105
  • Willis Sherry E Ma

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    753 North 35th Street
    Seattle, WA 98103
  • Wolf Esther Ma Lmft

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    4033 East Madison Street
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Brien R. Wood -10 Points

    Brien R. Wood

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    943 North 89th St
    Seattle, WA 98103
  • Ywca-Young Parent Program

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    2820 East Cherry Street
    Seattle, WA 98122
  • Zankman Scott MA

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1523 East Madison Street
    Seattle, WA 98122
  • Zimmerman Henry Ms LMHC

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    1836 Westlake Avenue North Suite 300A
    Seattle, WA 98109
  • Hoeman Laura Counseler

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1504 7th Avenue Southwest
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Hoy Trudy Counselor

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1005 Olympia Avenue Northeast
    Olympia, WA 98506
  • Pregnancy Aid of Thurston County

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1021 Boundary Street Southeast
    Olympia, WA 98501
  • Professional Counseling Resources Llc

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    9525 Case Road Southwest
    Olympia, WA 98512
  • McAlhaney, Catherine, MS, LMFT

    Distance: 27.14 mi
    5025 ISSAQUAH-PINE Lake Road
    Issaquah, WA 98029
  • Mohn- Suzi- MA- LMFT -- New Beginnings Counseling

    Distance: 27.14 mi
    300 NE Gilman Blvd. Suite 300
    Issaquah, WA 98027
  • Reid & Associates Inc

    Distance: 27.14 mi
    3525 223rd Avenue Southeast
    Issaquah, WA 98075
  • Wendy L Replogle -10 Points

    Wendy L Replogle

    Distance: 27.14 mi
    195 NE Gilman Blvd., Suite 202
    Issaquah, WA 98027
  • Schnitzer-Newson Geri Counselor

    Distance: 27.14 mi
    545 Rainier Boulevard North
    Issaquah, WA 98027
  • Doug Bartholomew, MS
    170 Points

    Doug Bartholomew, MS

    Doug Bartholomew & Associates
    Distance: 27.18 mi
    13606 NE 20th st #200
    Bellevue, WA 98005
  • 160 Points

    Meyers Marsha, MSW, LICSW,CDP

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1715 114th Avenue Southeast
    #210
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 70 Points

    Hobi Gayle M Ccdc Iii

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1450 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Holly Culver, LMHC 30 Points

    Holly Culver, LMHC

    Wholestic Counseling
    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1300 - 114th Ave SE, Suite 108
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 20 Points

    McMurtray Linda Medical

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1607 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 20 Points

    Miller Kathleen C Counselor

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 20 Points

    Sewell Barbara Counseling Services

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1450 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 100
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 20 Points

    Sloan Kathleen M

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    2105 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 20 Points

    Svenson Charlotte Msw Acsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 116th Avenue Northeast Suite 104
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 10 Points

    Baudino Reba

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    2105 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 10 Points

    Carey Joy Phd

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1607 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 10 Points

    Carlson Gretchen MD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11201 Southeast 8th Street
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 10 Points

    Carter Janet Msw Acsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • 10 Points

    Logan Nancy Ma Lmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    40 Lake Bellevue Drive
    Bellevue, WA 98005
  • 10 Points

    McBride Greg Consultnt

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1607 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004

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