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Nicole Roberts, PhD

7800 Preston Road, Suite 136
Plano, TX 75024

Nicole Roberts, PhD practices as a marriage and family therapist in Plano, Texas (TX). Dr. Roberts specializes in couples counseling and follows ...
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Joelle Rabow Maletis, MA.Ed., MA, MFT
Joelle Maletis
292 Gibraltar Drive Suite 100
Sunnyvale, CA 94089

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in Sunnyvale and Mt. View, CA, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families get their life back o...

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Nancy Fagan, Divorce Mediator
Divorce Help Clinic
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92130

The Divorce Help Clinic specializes in divorce mediation in San Diego, CA and has helped thousands of clients with their divorce needs. The Divor...
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Donna Laikind, MS, LMFT, LPC
DL Counseling
110 East 71 Street
New York, NY 10021

Donna Laikind is a licensed marriage and family therapist who offers Upper East Side therapy in Manhattan, New York (NY). At DL Counseling, Donna...
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A Center for Marriage and Family Counseling

2018 Fort Bragg Road, Suite 114A
Fayetteville, NC 28303

A Center for Marriage and Family Counseling in Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC) offers individual, family and marriage counseling in a positive,...

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Affective Center for Therapy

2560 W Shaw Ste 105
Fresno, CA 93711

The Affective Center for Therapy, ACT is a group of clinicians who together have many years of experience helping clients achieve their goals. If...

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Judy Oshinsky, Ph.D.
Judy Oshinsky Ph.D.
7600 Red Road Suite 202
South Miami, FL 33143

Dr. Judy Oshinsky is a caring and compassionate marriage and family therapist (MFT) in South Miami, FL and specializes in individual, couples and...

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Roger Gerwe, LISW
Roger Gerwe, LISW
7373 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45230

Roger Gerwe practices as a marriage & family therapist in Cincinnati, Ohio (OH). Roger specializes in using EMDR to provide highly effective trau...

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Eric Ryan, PhD
Eric Ryan PhD - Marriage & Family Therapist
633 Cherry Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Eric Ryan Ph.D., is an expert psychologist, psychotherapist who practices clinical psychology, with emphasis in marital therapy or couples counse...

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Carol Boulware, Ph.D.

3130 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Carol Boulware practices as a marriage & family therapist in Santa Monica, California (CA). Dr. Boulware specializes in EMDR therapy for PTSD, bu...

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