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  • Diana Guest

    Diana Guest

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    1767 Grand Avenue, Suite 4
    San Diego, CA 92109
  • Linda Hammond

    Linda Hammond

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    591 Camino De La Reina, Ste. 918
    San Diego, CA 92108
  • Randi Helsel

    Randi Helsel

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    1959 Grand Ave, Suite A
    San Diego, CA 92109
  • Sheila Henry

    Sheila Henry

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5004 Maynard St.
    San Diego, CA 92122
  • Margaret A Hicke

    Margaret A Hicke

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    3707 Third Avenue
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Shannon Lelakes, MFT, CADC

    Shannon Lelakes, MFT, CADC

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    Bob Wilson Dr
    San Diego, CA 92126
  • Maggie Locke

    Maggie Locke

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5505 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
    San Diego, CA 92107
  • Kate Martin

    Kate Martin

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    3707 3rd Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Jon McWhorter

    Jon McWhorter

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    2780 Cardinal Road
    San Diego, CA 92123
  • Jon McWhorter

    Jon McWhorter

    McWhorter, Mr. Jon, MA, MFT, BCETS
    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5858 Mt. Alifan Drive, Suite 205
    San Diego, CA 92111
  • Karen Rose Molenda

    Karen Rose Molenda

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    2437 Morena Boulevard, Suite 201
    San Diego, CA 92110
  • Daniel O'Rourke

    Daniel O'Rourke

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    4452 Park Blvd., # 301
    San Diego, CA 92116
  • David Peters

    David Peters

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    2525 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 205
    San Diego, CA 92108
  • Joanne Pickering

    Joanne Pickering

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    4764 Santa Monica Avenue
    San Diego, CA 92107
  • Kelly Ann Riley

    Kelly Ann Riley

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    4420 Hotel Circle Ct.
    San Diego, CA 92108
  • Noreen Rios

    Noreen Rios

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    4728 Iroquois Avenue, Suite K
    San Diego, CA 92117
  • Jacqueline Bonelli Smith

    Jacqueline Bonelli Smith

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    1761 Hotel Cir S, Ste 224
    San Diego, CA 92108
  • Paul Standal -10 Points

    Paul Standal

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    9255 Towne Centre Dr.
    San Diego, CA 92121
  • Stanley Trish MFT

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    5190 Governor Drive
    San Diego, CA 92122
  • Tom J. Wall

    Tom J. Wall

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    1090 University Avenue, Loft 202B
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Donald W. Welch

    Donald W. Welch

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    2525 Camino del Rio South, Suite 315
    San Diego, CA 92108
  • Aimee L. Zakrewski

    Aimee L. Zakrewski

    Distance: 8.6 mi
    11777 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 105
    San Diego, CA 92121
  • Cathy Coffman, MA. MFT
    650 Points

    Cathy Coffman, MA. MFT

    Cathy Coffman Therapy
    Distance: 9.52 mi
    335 Church Ave.
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • 60 Points

    Mathieu-Enciso Lilia Mfcc

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    815 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • 10 Points

    Aguilar Robert Mft

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue Suite 301
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • 10 Points

    Biofeedback & Stress Management-Jacquie Moss MFT

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    340 4th Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • 10 Points

    Lichtszajn Jose PhD

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    224 Landis Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Abigail Gonzalez M F T

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    815 3rd Avenue Suite 317
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • Bordson Martin Mft

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    815 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • Castle John Rn Pa

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Family Therapy Associates

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    625 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Gene Lin Md PhD

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue Suite 301
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Harris Counseling Service

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    680 Telegraph Canyon Road
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Hudler Elizabeth MD

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue Suite 301
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Kane Edith W LCSW

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Le-Hermida Krissie Lcsw

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    625 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Maria  Lopez-Boles, MFT

    Maria Lopez-Boles, MFT

    Maria G. Lopez-Boles
    Distance: 9.52 mi
    802 Starboard St.
    Chula Vista, CA 91914
  • Moss Jacquie Marriage & Family Therapist

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    340 4th Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Motiva Associates

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    815 3rd Avenue Suite 214
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • Newmark Noreen M Md

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Pcsd

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue Suite 301
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Pimstein-Albala Barbara

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue Suite 301
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Rowe Ronald Phd

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    680 Telegraph Canyon Road
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Salazar Esther Lcsw

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    765 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • San Diego Center For Families

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    680 Telegraph Canyon Road Suite 104
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Valderrama Marcela Mft

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    815 3rd Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • Mauricio Cruz Y Celis

    Mauricio Cruz Y Celis

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    815 3rd Avenue, S-315 D
    Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • Paula Zamudio

    Paula Zamudio

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    237 Church Avenue
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Terrance Brown

    Terrance Brown

    Distance: 12.79 mi
    810 Emerald Street, Suite 123
    Pacific Beach, CA 92109

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