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  • Jana Olias Silverman

    Jana Olias Silverman

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    134 Clement Street, Suite B
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Claudia Sinay

    Claudia Sinay

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    5028 Geary Blvd.
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Tina R. Smelser

    Tina R. Smelser

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    4614 California Street
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Darcie Spence

    Darcie Spence

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    2506 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Renee Spencer

    Renee Spencer

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    3236 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Marilyn Stettler

    Marilyn Stettler

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    1175 Vallejo Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Judith Tripp

    Judith Tripp

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    126 Church St
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Cleopatra Victoria

    Cleopatra Victoria

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    1865 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Martha Webster

    Martha Webster

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    2859 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Wendy Wilson

    Wendy Wilson

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    3109 Fillmore, #204
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Women's Foundation Of California The

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    340 Pine St St 302
    San Francisco, CA 94101
  • Marvin Zauderer

    Marvin Zauderer

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    1122 Clement St
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Joanna Intara Zim

    Joanna Intara Zim

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    2282 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Eva Zimmermann

    Eva Zimmermann

    Distance: 23.7 mi
    315 Sanchez
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Rachel Haynes, Marriage & Family Therapist
    300 Points

    Rachel Haynes, Marriage & Family Therapist

    Rachel Haynes Marriage & Family Therapist, PC
    Distance: 24.86 mi
    21700 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
  • Frances Bennett, LMFT 210 Points

    Frances Bennett, LMFT

    Bennett Frances Lmft
    Distance: 24.86 mi
    20200 Redwood Road
    Suite 5
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
  • Maureen Deschler 20 Points

    Maureen Deschler

    Distance: 24.86 mi
    20212 Redwood Road, Ste 202
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
  • Nina Johnson 10 Points

    Nina Johnson

    Distance: 24.86 mi
    20200 Redwood Rd
    Castro Valley, CA 94546
  • Gwynne Gilson, MFT
    260 Points

    Gwynne Gilson, MFT

    Distance: 26.89 mi
    6400 Village Parkway, #107
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Lloyd Jean H Mfcc

    Distance: 26.89 mi
    11875 Dublin Boulevard
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Lloyd Leonard Mfcc

    Distance: 26.89 mi
    7567 Amador Valley Boulevard
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Sylvia Meier

    Sylvia Meier

    Distance: 26.89 mi
    11740 Dublin Blvd., Ste. 202
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Mina Skoutelakis

    Mina Skoutelakis

    Distance: 26.89 mi
    11750 Dublin Blvd.
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • 30 Points

    Cindy Cash-Silver MA LMFT

    Distance: 29.97 mi
    860 Hampshire Rd Suite Q
    Westlake, CA 91361

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