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  • James W McCullough

    James W McCullough

    399 Laurel St., Suite 10
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Van Aravind Metaxas

    Van Aravind Metaxas

    2859 Sacramento St.
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Carole J. Morton

    Carole J. Morton

    245A Collingwood Street
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Melyssa Nelson

    Melyssa Nelson

    1726 Fillmore Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Ralph Notor

    Ralph Notor

    870 Market Street, Suite 959
    San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Larry O'Connor

    Larry O'Connor

    301 Bocana Street @ Cortland
    San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Annette Pinto

    Annette Pinto

    999 Sutter Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Delphyne J. Platner

    Delphyne J. Platner

    582 Market St., Suite 1200
    San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Seth Prosterman

    Seth Prosterman

    2918 Webster St
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Michael G. Quirke -10 Points

    Michael G. Quirke

    999 Sutter Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Martha Radetsky

    Martha Radetsky

    1865 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Ravi Chandra- M.D. Psychiatry

    2536 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Emma Farr Rawlings

    Emma Farr Rawlings

    San Francisco, California 94123
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Sarita Redalia, MFT

    Sarita Redalia, MFT

    1865 Union Street Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Patricia F Ross

    Patricia F Ross

    2964 Fillmore St
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Sue Saperstein

    Sue Saperstein

    2252 Fillmore St
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Nancy Scotton

    Nancy Scotton

    1966 Green Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Sara Shaw

    Sara Shaw

    1980 Washington St, Suite 106
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Shira Shore

    Shira Shore

    584 43rd Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94121
  • Jana Olias Silverman

    Jana Olias Silverman

    134 Clement Street, Suite B
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Claudia Sinay

    Claudia Sinay

    5028 Geary Blvd.
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Tina R. Smelser

    Tina R. Smelser

    4614 California Street
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Darcie Spence

    Darcie Spence

    2506 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Renee Spencer

    Renee Spencer

    3236 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Marilyn Stettler

    Marilyn Stettler

    1175 Vallejo Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Judith Tripp

    Judith Tripp

    126 Church St
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Cleopatra Victoria

    Cleopatra Victoria

    1865 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Martha Webster

    Martha Webster

    2859 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Wendy Wilson

    Wendy Wilson

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

    340 Pine St St 302
    San Francisco, CA 94101
  • Marvin Zauderer

    Marvin Zauderer

    1122 Clement St
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Joanna Intara Zim

    Joanna Intara Zim

    2282 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Eva Zimmermann

    Eva Zimmermann

    315 Sanchez
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • 30 Points

    Cindy Cash-Silver MA LMFT

    Distance: 6.29 mi
    860 Hampshire Rd Suite Q
    Westlake, CA 91361
  • Cheryl Deaner, Therapist and Counselor, LMFT
    300 Points

    Cheryl Deaner, Therapist and Counselor, LMFT

    Psychotherapy - LMFT 36764
    Distance: 8.3 mi
    1148 Stanford Avenue, Emeryville, CA
    Emeryville, CA 94662
  • Gail Sher 20 Points

    Gail Sher

    Distance: 8.3 mi
    1500 Park Ave., Suite 435
    Emeryville, CA 94608
  • Robin Furner, MFT
    560 Points

    Robin Furner, MFT

    1975
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    4000 Broadway
    Suite 1
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Shachar Erez, MFTi
    390 Points

    Shachar Erez, MFTi

    Integral Psychotherapy
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    445 Bellevue Ave.
    Suite 1
    Oakland, CA 94610
  • George Vassiliades, MFT
    320 Points

    George Vassiliades, MFT

    Vassiliades, George, MFT
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    445 Bellevue St
    3
    Oakland, CA 94610
  • Heather Macbeth, MA,MFTI 250 Points

    Heather Macbeth, MA,MFTI

    Private Practice
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5767 Broadway Street, Suite 102
    OAKLAND, CA 94618
  • Cary Okano, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
    200 Points

    Cary Okano, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

    Expressive Arts Therapy
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5767 Broadway
    102
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Nicky MacCallum
    200 Points

    Nicky MacCallum

    Maccallum Nicky MFT, NCC
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5332 College Avenue, Suite #204
    Oakland, CA 94618
  • Susan McCree
    200 Points

    Susan McCree

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    516 Oakland Ave.
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Noah Oderberg, PhD 200 Points

    Noah Oderberg, PhD

    Noah Oderberg- Clinical Psychologist
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5435 College Avenue
    201
    Oakland, CA 94618
  • Matthew Lindgren, MFT 100 Points

    Matthew Lindgren, MFT

    Blackbird Family Therapy, Inc.
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    3956 Edgemoor Place
    Oakland, CA 94605
  • Bronwyn Warren 30 Points

    Bronwyn Warren

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    4171 Piedmont Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Teri K. Smith 20 Points

    Teri K. Smith

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    410 43rd Street
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Alena Hutchinson 10 Points

    Alena Hutchinson

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5478A College Ave
    Oakland, CA 94618
  • Teresa Allen

    Teresa Allen

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    4171 Main St.
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Joseph Cristofalo

    Joseph Cristofalo

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5313 College Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94618

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