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Webb City (5.11 mi)
Oronogo (7.58 mi)
Carthage (12.87 mi)
Neosho (16.9 mi)
Seneca (17.62 mi)

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64804 (17) (1.24 mi)
64801 (7) (1.68 mi)
64870 (1) (4.7 mi)
64855 (1) (7.58 mi)
64836 (3) (12.27 mi)
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  • 100 Points

    Healing the Family Center Inc

    508 E 32nd St
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • 10 Points

    Hickey Jeff Counselor

    2902 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Behavior Management Associates

    2702 Cunningham Ave, Ste A
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • College Heights Christian Counseling Center

    811 Sycamore Road
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • Community Counseling Center of Joplin

    2401 North Main Street
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • Connections

    211 South Main Street
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • Dynamic Restoration Christian Counseling

    2902 McClelland Boulevard Suite 10
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Gonzalez Oscar MD

    2503 South Jackson Avenue
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Gordon Scott M Psychologist

    2503 South Jackson Avenue
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Institute Of Counseling Prayer

    211 South Main Street
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • Kent Jan Snider PhD

    2700 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Liston Mark A Counselor

    211 South Main Street
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • McFall Juliann Lpc

    2503 South Jackson Avenue
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • New Hope Counseling Center

    420 South Pearl Avenue
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • Ozark Behavioral Health

    3006 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Ozark Center

    530 East 34th Street Suite 201
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Ozark Center

    530 East 34th Street Suite 201
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Ozark Center

    3006 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Ozark Center

    530 East 34th Street Suite 201
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Route 66 Counseling Center

    1406 Broadway Street
    Joplin, MO 64801
  • Safe Place Counseling Center

    801 East 20th Street
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Snider & Associates

    2700 McClelland Boulevard
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Walker Jerry LPC

    2503 South Jackson Avenue
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • Words Of Wisdom

    500 East 32nd Street
    Joplin, MO 64804
  • 120 Points

    MT Hope Christian Counseling Center

    Distance: 5.11 mi
    2830 Mount Hope Road
    Webb City, MO 64870
  • Haven Counseling

    Distance: 7.58 mi
    22145 Kafir Road
    Oronogo, MO 64855
  • Carthage Counseling Llc

    Distance: 12.87 mi
    2405 Fairlawn Drive
    Carthage, MO 64836
  • Counseling Center

    Distance: 12.87 mi
    626 West Centennial Avenue
    Carthage, MO 64836
  • Trobaugh David R

    Distance: 12.87 mi
    626 West Centennial Avenue
    Carthage, MO 64836
  • 10 Points

    Southwest Missouri Counseling Inc

    Distance: 16.9 mi
    Pineville Square
    Neosho, MO 64850
  • FNH Ozark Center

    Distance: 16.9 mi
    336 South Jefferson Street
    Neosho, MO 64850
  • Lafayette House

    Distance: 16.9 mi
    118 West Spring Street
    Neosho, MO 64850
  • Southwest Missouri Counseling Inc

    Distance: 16.9 mi
    516 West McCord Street
    Neosho, MO 64850
  • Riverbend Mental Health

    Distance: 17.62 mi
    920 Cherokee Avenue
    Seneca, MO 64865
  • Agape Pregnancy Center

    Distance: 24.78 mi
    101 South Treaty Road
    Miami, OK 74354
  • Christian Student Fellowship

    Distance: 24.78 mi
    135 I Street Northeast
    Miami, OK 74354
  • Carolyn A Langston

    Carolyn A Langston

    Distance: 24.78 mi
    9954 S 4480 Road
    Miami, OK 74354
  • Rocmnd Boys Group Home

    Distance: 24.78 mi
    11009 South 540 Road
    Miami, OK 74354
  • 10 Points

    Bartholomew & Dillon Counseling Services

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    204 North Smith Street
    Pittsburg, KS 66762
  • Care Counseling

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    408 North Locust Street
    Pittsburg, KS 66762
  • Crossroads Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    200 East Centennial Drive Suite 13
    Pittsburg, KS 66762
  • Family and Children Together

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    411 East Madison Street
    Pittsburg, KS 66762

Nearby Cities

Webb City (5.11 mi)
Oronogo (7.58 mi)
Carthage (12.87 mi)
Neosho (16.9 mi)
Seneca (17.62 mi)
Miami (24.78 mi)
Pittsburg (24.91 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

?
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