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  • Michael Skrodzki, MFT
    110 Points

    Michael Skrodzki, MFT

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1634 Fifth Ave
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Paula J. Siegel 100 Points

    Paula J. Siegel

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    711 D Street Suite 201
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Laura Elliott, MFT 50 Points

    Laura Elliott, MFT

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    711 D Street, Suite 212
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Thia Haselton 30 Points

    Thia Haselton

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1330 Lincoln Avenue
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Marsha A. Norris 20 Points

    Marsha A. Norris

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1408 Fourth Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Jan C. Stribolt 10 Points

    Jan C. Stribolt

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1368 Lincoln Avenue
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Patti Boro

    Patti Boro

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1000 Fifth Avenue, Suite #3
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Carol Normandi, LMFT

    Carol Normandi, LMFT

    Carol Normandi LMFT
    Distance: 18.38 mi
    30 N. San Pedro Rd, Ste. 265
    San Rafael, CA 94903
  • Catherine Cicotte

    Catherine Cicotte

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    610 D Street, 2nd Floor
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Cynthia Friedman

    Cynthia Friedman

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    700 E Street, Suite 206
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Rita Groszmann

    Rita Groszmann

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    2400 Las Gallinas.
    San Rafael, CA 94903
  • Grozszmann Rita PHD

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    2400 Las Gallinas Ave Ste 265a
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Alison Nagy Hoffmann

    Alison Nagy Hoffmann

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1330 Lincoln Ave.
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Maryann Kemper, MFT

    Maryann Kemper, MFT

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • David J Kest

    David J Kest

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1000 Fifth Avenue
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Steve Khamsi

    Steve Khamsi

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    705 4th St.
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Jodi Klugman

    Jodi Klugman

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1703 5th Avenue, #202
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Premsiri Lewin

    Premsiri Lewin

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    711 'D' Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Marilyn Mazer

    Marilyn Mazer

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    610 D Street, Suite D
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Susan Rook

    Susan Rook

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    1000 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Jamie Lynn Schoen

    Jamie Lynn Schoen

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    705 4th Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Peter Alan Thompson

    Peter Alan Thompson

    Distance: 18.38 mi
    P.O. Box 6276
    San Rafael, CA 94903
  • Gretchen Hoskins 20 Points

    Gretchen Hoskins

    Distance: 18.66 mi
    1010 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Louise Robinson 10 Points

    Louise Robinson

    Distance: 18.66 mi
    905 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Penny Wright 10 Points

    Penny Wright

    Distance: 18.66 mi
    1036 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Bill Arigi

    Bill Arigi

    Distance: 18.66 mi
    1036 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Rose, Barbara, M.A., M.F.T.

    Distance: 18.66 mi
    1010 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Anna West

    Anna West

    Distance: 18.66 mi
    1036 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  • Gwynne Gilson, MFT
    260 Points

    Gwynne Gilson, MFT

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    6400 Village Parkway, #107
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Lloyd Jean H Mfcc

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    11875 Dublin Boulevard
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Lloyd Leonard Mfcc

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    7567 Amador Valley Boulevard
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Sylvia Meier

    Sylvia Meier

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    11740 Dublin Blvd., Ste. 202
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Mina Skoutelakis

    Mina Skoutelakis

    Distance: 19.61 mi
    11750 Dublin Blvd.
    Dublin, CA 94568
  • Wendy Homer, LMFT
    320 Points

    Wendy Homer, LMFT

    Homer Wendy LMFT
    Distance: 19.74 mi
    412 Red Hill Ave
    Suite 5
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
  • Colleen Russell, MA, LMFT
    300 Points

    Colleen Russell, MA, LMFT

    Colleen Russell, MA, MFT
    Distance: 19.74 mi
    508 San Anselmo Avenue
    Suite 1B
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
  • Theresa Koke

    Theresa Koke

    Distance: 19.74 mi
    895 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
  • Nancy Galli 50 Points

    Nancy Galli

    Distance: 20.54 mi
    1209 Eaton Avenue, # 1
    San Carlos, CA 94070
  • Lisa Montalvo, MFT,CEAP,SAP

    Lisa Montalvo, MFT,CEAP,SAP

    Distance: 20.54 mi
    1395 San Carlos Ave, Ste C-4
    San Carlos, CA 94070
  • Jonathan S Colladay

    Jonathan S Colladay

    Distance: 20.56 mi
    152 Mt Etna Dr
    Clayton, CA 94517
  • Birthright of Vallejo-Benicia

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    625 Florida Street
    Vallejo, CA 94590
  • Crowe Katherine J Mfcc

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    526 Tennessee Street
    Vallejo, CA 94590
  • Glenn H. Fleisch

    Glenn H. Fleisch

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    526 Tennessee Street
    Vallejo, CA 94590
  • Ginny Patton Matchette

    Ginny Patton Matchette

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    236 Georgia Street
    Vallejo, CA 94590
  • Polk Evelyn Mfcc

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    2616 Springs Road
    Vallejo, CA 94589
  • Sharon Auchard 10 Points

    Sharon Auchard

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    1690 Woodside Road, Suite 210
    Redwood City, CA 94061
  • Covenant Counseling Center

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    1690 Woodside Road
    Redwood City, CA 94061
  • First Resort Pregnancy Consulting

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    801 Brewster Avenue Suite 210
    Redwood City, CA 94063
  • David Von Kohorn

    David Von Kohorn

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    61 Renato Court, Suite 23
    Redwood City, CA 94061
  • Ann E. Langley

    Ann E. Langley

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    50 Woodside Plaza, #425
    Redwood City, CA 94061
  • Deborah Dowse Runyeon

    Deborah Dowse Runyeon

    Distance: 22.13 mi
    165 Arch Street
    Redwood City, CA 94062

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