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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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    Nancy Fagan, Divorce Mediator
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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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    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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    Eric Ryan, PhD
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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...


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    Carol Boulware, Ph.D.
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    Kay Simmeth, LMFT

    Kay Simmeth LMFT
    2490 Honolulu Ave. Suite 135
    Montrose, CA 91020

    Is anxiety or stress keeping you from living your life? Are you tired of trying to manage on your own? I can work with you to help identify and c...



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    Kay Simmeth, LMFT
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    Debbie Halliday, MFT

    Debbie Halliday, M.A., MFT,SEP
    3470 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite A-200
    Lafayette, CA 94549

    As a skilled Marriage & Family Therapist in Lafayette, California (CA), Debbie Halliday is successful in helping clients assess and rebuild their...


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    Debbie Halliday, MFT
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    Nancy Payne Lewis, MA

    582 Market Street, Suite 417
    San Francisco, CA 94104

    Nancy Payne Lewis is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT) in San Francisco, California (CA) offering quality psychotherapy and counseli...


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    Nancy Payne Lewis, MA
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    Catherine G. Lockwood, MFT

    179 South Barrington Place
    Los Angeles, CA 90049

    Catherine Lockwood is a marriage and family therapist (MFT) in Los Angeles, California (CA), specializing in couples therapy and counseling. She ...


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    Catherine G. Lockwood, MFT
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    Carol Boulware, MFT, Ph.D.

    1525 Aviation Blvd., Suite 200
    Redondo Beach, CA 90278

    Carol Boulware practices as a marriage & family therapist in Redondo Beach, California (CA). Dr. Boulware specializes in EMDR therapy for PTSD, b...



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    Carol Boulware, MFT, Ph.D.

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