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  • 10 Points

    Minkin Marlyn Ma Lmft Lmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1750 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
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    Rasmussen Patricia Mc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    2105 112th Avenue Northeast Suite 200
    Bellevue, WA 98004
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    Warren Candi

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Aston Joan J Ms

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11016 Northeast 2nd Place
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Baker Rob MP Inc MA Imft Imhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Bakker Maaike P MA

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1621 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 221
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Bellevue Professional Therapy

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 116th Avenue Northeast Suite 115
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Best Steve Ms Cmft Ms

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    2105 112th Avenue Northeast Suite 200
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Blackburn Mary

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1450 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Brashen Beverly

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1800 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Breit Saul Phd

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1899 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Beverly G. Bridge

    Beverly G. Bridge

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    Suite 204
    Bellevue, WA 98005
  • Bruhl LALO MA Cnslr

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1400 112th Avenue Southeast Suite 205
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Buck Jordan

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1800 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Burke Heidi E Msw Acsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1400 112th Avenue Southeast Suite 205
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Burness Merideth

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1500 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Burns Susan Ma Cmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    2370 130th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Buskirk James R MD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1687 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 125
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Caring Solutions Counseling Center

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 116th Avenue Northeast Suite 114
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Carlson Robert A Mdiv MSW

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    27 100th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Centeringpoint Psychotherapy

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    27 100th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Chen Jeanette J

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    14535 Bellevue Redmond Road
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Christian Counseling - Bellevue

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    10900 Northeast 8th Street Suite 900
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Cindy Rushin-Gallagher LMHC

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11521 Northeast 21st Street
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Coder Richard Dr PhD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11025 Northeast 18th Place
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Cohear

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Susan E Cohen

    Susan E Cohen

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 204
    Bellevue, WA 98005
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    Coombs L Donna Mc Cmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1400 112th Avenue Southeast Suite 221
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Crabtree Ann Licsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1715 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Daniel Kathy Ma Lmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1800 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Davis Donna Ma Lmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1404 140th Place Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98007
  • Dion Carolyn Cmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1899 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Duncan Kay Msw Licsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    10940 Northeast 33rd Place Suite 107
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Dyal Jeanette Arnp Ma

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1687 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 125
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Eastside Family Counseling Services

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    515 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Elsner Kathie J Acsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 316
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Erickson Carolyn J Ms

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Evergreen Center For Family Therapy

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1450 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Family Treatment Center

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    4467 94th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Future One Corporation

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    210 105th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Ghioni Alex MA

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1300 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 108
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Glover Robert Phd

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    27 100th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Hand Terry Msw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Higuera Katherine S Msw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1450 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Hoover Marcia H Ms PhD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    500 108th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Jackson Jerry M Msw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11016 Northeast 2nd Place
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Jennifer

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    10940 Northeast 33rd Place
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Johnson Ivy Slatin MA

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    325 118th Ave. SE
    #310
    Bellevue, WA 98005
  • Jordan Nancy M Msw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1621 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Juergens Steven MD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11201 Southeast 8th Street
    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