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  • Claire B Harrison

    Claire B Harrison

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1569 Masonic Avenue
    San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Marcus Hartsfield

    Marcus Hartsfield

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1204 Vicente Street
    San Francisco, CA 94116
  • Hernandez, Lamont, M.A.

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1730 Divisadero
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Antje Hofmeister

    Antje Hofmeister

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2504 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Robert J. Holum

    Robert J. Holum

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    582 Market Street, Suite 718
    San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Carol Jaron

    Carol Jaron

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2645 Ocean Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94132
  • Lia Jones

    Lia Jones

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    220 Montgomery Street, Suite. 1800
    San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Leo Joslin

    Leo Joslin

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    870 Market Street
    San Francisco, CA 94131
  • Alice Knutson

    Alice Knutson

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    999 Sutter Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Roger Lake

    Roger Lake

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1325 Columbus Avenue, Top Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Mariah Larkin

    Mariah Larkin

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1235 Sanchez Street
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Tami Lipsey

    Tami Lipsey

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2859 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Francis J. Macrae

    Francis J. Macrae

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    3637 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Sharilyn Marshall

    Sharilyn Marshall

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1537 Franklin Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Daniel C McCracken

    Daniel C McCracken

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    870 Market St
    San Francisco, CA 94102
  • James W McCullough

    James W McCullough

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    399 Laurel St., Suite 10
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Van Aravind Metaxas

    Van Aravind Metaxas

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2859 Sacramento St.
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Carole J. Morton

    Carole J. Morton

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    245A Collingwood Street
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Melyssa Nelson

    Melyssa Nelson

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1726 Fillmore Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Ralph Notor

    Ralph Notor

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    870 Market Street, Suite 959
    San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Larry O'Connor

    Larry O'Connor

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    301 Bocana Street @ Cortland
    San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Annette Pinto

    Annette Pinto

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    999 Sutter Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Delphyne J. Platner

    Delphyne J. Platner

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    582 Market St., Suite 1200
    San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Seth Prosterman

    Seth Prosterman

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2918 Webster St
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Michael G. Quirke -10 Points

    Michael G. Quirke

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    999 Sutter Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Martha Radetsky

    Martha Radetsky

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1865 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Ravi Chandra- M.D. Psychiatry

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2536 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Emma Farr Rawlings

    Emma Farr Rawlings

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    San Francisco, California 94123
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Sarita Redalia, MFT

    Sarita Redalia, MFT

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1865 Union Street Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Patricia F Ross

    Patricia F Ross

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2964 Fillmore St
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Sue Saperstein

    Sue Saperstein

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2252 Fillmore St
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Nancy Scotton

    Nancy Scotton

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1966 Green Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Sara Shaw

    Sara Shaw

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1980 Washington St, Suite 106
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Shira Shore

    Shira Shore

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    584 43rd Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94121
  • Jana Olias Silverman

    Jana Olias Silverman

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    134 Clement Street, Suite B
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Claudia Sinay

    Claudia Sinay

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    5028 Geary Blvd.
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Tina R. Smelser

    Tina R. Smelser

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    4614 California Street
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Darcie Spence

    Darcie Spence

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2506 Clay Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Renee Spencer

    Renee Spencer

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    3236 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Marilyn Stettler

    Marilyn Stettler

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1175 Vallejo Street
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Judith Tripp

    Judith Tripp

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    126 Church St
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Cleopatra Victoria

    Cleopatra Victoria

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1865 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Martha Webster

    Martha Webster

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2859 Sacramento Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Wendy Wilson

    Wendy Wilson

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    3109 Fillmore, #204
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Women's Foundation Of California The

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    340 Pine St St 302
    San Francisco, CA 94101
  • Marvin Zauderer

    Marvin Zauderer

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    1122 Clement St
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Joanna Intara Zim

    Joanna Intara Zim

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    2282 Union Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Eva Zimmermann

    Eva Zimmermann

    Distance: 15.01 mi
    315 Sanchez
    San Francisco, CA 94114
  • David Leong, LMFT
    570 Points

    David Leong, LMFT

    David Leong LMFT
    Distance: 15.74 mi
    3120 Telegraph Ave
    Suite 4
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Marie Hopper, MFT
    300 Points

    Marie Hopper, MFT

    Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 15.74 mi
    925 the Alameda
    Suite #10
    Berkeley, CA 94707

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