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  • Jamie L Hanna

    Jamie L Hanna

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1720 S Amphlett Blvd., Ste 118
    San Mateo, CA 94402
  • Lindy Hewitt

    Lindy Hewitt

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    205 E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 315
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Louise Karr

    Louise Karr

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1777 Borel Place, Suite 400
    San Mateo, CA 94402
  • Pamela M. Levy

    Pamela M. Levy

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 118
    San Mateo, CA 94402
  • Myers, Beth, MFT, CT

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    501 1st Avenue Suite 1
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Chaundra Prehara

    Chaundra Prehara

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    205 East 3rd Avenue, Suite 409
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Candice Richardson

    Candice Richardson

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    161 W 25th Avenue, Suite 108
    San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Anne Rawley Saldich

    Anne Rawley Saldich

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1 Baldwin Ave., 311
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Mary Deger Seevers

    Mary Deger Seevers

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 118
    San Mateo, CA 94402
  • Roberta Sherwood

    Roberta Sherwood

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    39 N San Mateo Dr, Ste 7
    San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Susan Watkins

    Susan Watkins

    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1730 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite #112
    San Mateo, CA 94402
  • Alina Baugh, LMFT
    622 Points

    Alina Baugh, LMFT

    Alina Steinberg Baugh Psychotherapy
    Distance: 32.73 mi
    840 Hinckley Road
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Claudette de Carbonel, PhD,MFT
    380 Points

    Claudette de Carbonel, PhD,MFT

    Claudette de Carbonel, PhD, MFT
    Distance: 32.73 mi
    1601 Bayshore
    #123
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Judy Garvey, M.S.
    250 Points

    Judy Garvey, M.S.

    Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 32.73 mi
    1499 Bayshore Highway
    Suite #208
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Lisa Kelsey, Marital Family Therapist, MFT
    200 Points

    Lisa Kelsey, Marital Family Therapist, MFT

    Lisa M. Kelsey, MFT
    Distance: 32.73 mi
    1499 Bayshore Highway
    210
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Samantha W Chen

    Samantha W Chen

    Distance: 32.73 mi
    340 Lorton Ave, Suite 205
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Rose Marie Dito

    Rose Marie Dito

    Distance: 32.73 mi
    1838 El Camino Real, Suite 220
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • John Duda

    John Duda

    Distance: 32.73 mi
    1838 El Camino Real, Suite 203
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Ranjan Patel

    Ranjan Patel

    Distance: 32.73 mi
    Burlingame, California 94010
    Burlingame, CA 94010

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