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  • Roberts Beebe MA

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2305 Arlington Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Rousso Nancy LCSW Counselor

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    6 Office Park Circle
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Ryals Thad F MD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2305 Arlington Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Samaritan Counseling Center

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    913 Huffman Road
    Birmingham, AL 35215
  • Samaritan Counseling Center

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    100 Centerview Drive Suite 190
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Sanctity of Life Ministries

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1605 11th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Sav-A-Life East Inc

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    524 Huffman Road
    Birmingham, AL 35215
  • Schaffer Harriet Lpc LMFT

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2633 Alta Glen Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Schepps W M LCSW

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    104 West Hawthorne Road
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Judith Schulman-Miller, LCSW

    Judith Schulman-Miller, LCSW

    Schulman-Miller Judith LCSW Counselor
    Distance: 16.24 mi
    6 Office Park Circle
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Sechriest Kathy

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2109 Darlington Street
    Birmingham, AL 35226
  • Michael G Semon

    Michael G Semon

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2540 Valleydale Road
    Birmingham, AL 35244
  • Smith Margaret Bowron Lcsw BCD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2018 Brookwood Medical Court
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Snow Janie B MA

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2305 Arlington Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Southview Cardiovascular Associates

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    833 Saint Vincents Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Southview Medical Group Pc - Cardiology

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    833 Saint Vincents Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35203
  • The Amelia Center

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    1513 4th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Threadcraft Hal L Phd

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2700 Highway 280 South
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Trammell Dale E

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    840 Montclair Road
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Turner Sharon O PhD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    4213 Dolly Ridge Road
    Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Turner-Shults Nanci Eds

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    402 Office Park Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35223
  • UAB Sexual Health Clinic

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    Uab Medical Centre
    Birmingham, AL 35249
  • Veterans Affairs Department - Medical Center- Family Services Representa

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    700 18th Street Ensley
    Birmingham, AL 35218
  • Waddell Jonathan H EDD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    750 Montclair Road
    Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Wade Kenneth J PhD

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    2305 Arlington Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
  • West Caroline W LPC

    Distance: 16.24 mi
    601 Vestavia Parkway Suite 250
    Birmingham, AL 35216
  • Sori Pam Counselor

    Distance: 22.6 mi
    48 Medical E Park Drive
    Alton, AL 35015
  • Weidow Margaret Md

    Distance: 22.6 mi
    48 Medical E Park Drive
    Alton, AL 35015

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