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  • Melissa Micheli Shepherd

    Melissa Micheli Shepherd

    Distance: 15.27 mi
    4444 W. Riverside Drive, Suite 208
    Burbank, CA 91505
  • Peter Carlson, MFT 210 Points

    Peter Carlson, MFT

    Carlson Counseling and Psychotherapy
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    23210 Crenshaw Blvd #250
    23210 Crenshaw Blvd #100
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Rodney Boone, PhD, Director 210 Points

    Rodney Boone, PhD, Director

    Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    25500 Hawthorne Blvd
    Ste 2110
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Deana Stoneberg-McKee, MFT
    210 Points

    Deana Stoneberg-McKee, MFT

    Deana Stoneberg-McKee, MS, MFT
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite #219
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Helena Rosenberg, MFT
    200 Points

    Helena Rosenberg, MFT

    Offices in Torrance and Beverly Hills
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    25500 Hawthorne Blvd
    1220
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Emily Schafer, mft 130 Points

    Emily Schafer, mft

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Blvd.
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Scott Bonnel
    120 Points

    Scott Bonnel

    Bonnel, Mr. Scott A
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Boulevard Suite 217
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Adele Marie Luttrell
    100 Points

    Adele Marie Luttrell

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    24050 Madison Street, Suite 100J
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Abortion Alternatives Helpline And Center

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    1311 Crenshaw Boulevard
    Torrance, CA 90501
  • Vi Ballard

    Vi Ballard

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    3424 W. Carson St., #580
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Scott A Bonnel

    Scott A Bonnel

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    25202 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 217
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Susan Bradshaw, MFT

    Susan Bradshaw, MFT

    Bradshaw Counseling Services
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    3868 W. Carson St
    331
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Peter Carter

    Peter Carter

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    24050 Madison Street
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Cathy Chambliss

    Cathy Chambliss

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    2780 Skypark Drive
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Evan Hawkins

    Evan Hawkins

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    3820 Del Amo Blvd.
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Karen Horwitz -10 Points

    Karen Horwitz

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    3528 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 210
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Emma Lee

    Emma Lee

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    24050 Madison Street, Suite 200
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Doris Leimer

    Doris Leimer

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    2780 Skypark Drive, Suite 205
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Rick McCarthy

    Rick McCarthy

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    24050 Madison Street, Suite 216
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • O'Hara Sharon Mft

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    3250 Lomita Boulevard
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • Ann Palik

    Ann Palik

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    3820 Del Amo Boulevard
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • Vicki E. Scrimger

    Vicki E. Scrimger

    Distance: 15.35 mi
    24050 Madison Street, Suite 210
    Torrance, CA 90505
  • West Advisory Christian Counseling Center

    Distance: 15.47 mi
    7021 Seville Avenue
    Huntington Park, CA 90255
  • Megan Bearce, MFT 150 Points

    Megan Bearce, MFT

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    1139 N. Brand Blvd., Suite A
    Glendale, CA 91202
  • Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 130 Points

    Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

    Hardy-Davis, Mrs. LaTonda, LMFT
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    450 N Brand
    600
    Glendale, CA 91203
  • Susan G. Chakmakian 110 Points

    Susan G. Chakmakian

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    620 N Brand Blvd Ste 401
    Glendale, CA 91203
  • Marcel Mendoza, MA, LMFT 50 Points

    Marcel Mendoza, MA, LMFT

    Marcel Mendoza, MA, LMFT
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    540 W. Broadway
    Glendale, CA 91204
  • Laurie McDonough 20 Points

    Laurie McDonough

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    100 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 600
    Glendale, CA 91203
  • Ida S. Karayan

    Ida S. Karayan

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    1139 North Brand Blvd
    Glendale, CA 91202
  • Mary Breiner

    Mary Breiner

    Distance: 16.5 mi
    30423 Canwood St, Suite 214
    Agoura, CA 91301
  • Jackie A. Castro 100 Points

    Jackie A. Castro

    Distance: 17.05 mi
    15650 Devonshire St
    Granada Hills, CA 91344
  • Hirschman Jill K

    Distance: 17.59 mi
    21000 Devonshire Street Suite 111
    Chatsworth, CA 91311
  • California State University Dominguez

    Distance: 17.68 mi
    1000 East Victoria Street
    Carson, CA 90747
  • Community Development Admin Office

    Distance: 17.68 mi
    23734 Main Street
    Carson, CA 90745
  • Friendship Children Center - Community Development

    Distance: 17.68 mi
    23734 Main Street
    Carson, CA 90745
  • Paula Lin, MFT Registered Intern
    520 Points

    Paula Lin, MFT Registered Intern

    Porter Ranch Counseling
    Distance: 17.99 mi
    11239 Tampa Ave
    206
    Porter Ranch, CA 91326
  • Caroline Kurkcuoglu, MA, MFT
    200 Points

    Caroline Kurkcuoglu, MA, MFT

    Caroline Kurkcuoglu
    Distance: 17.99 mi
    11239 Tampa Ave.
    Suite #206
    Porter Ranch, CA 91326
  • Gina Marquardt, LMFT 410 Points

    Gina Marquardt, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 18.12 mi
    5923 Kanan Road
    2nd Floor
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Shirley O. Kauffman, PhD, MFC
    300 Points

    Shirley O. Kauffman, PhD, MFC

    Agoura Hills Counseling and Wellness Center
    Distance: 18.12 mi
    28720 Canwood Street
    Suite 204
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • 20 Points

    Kaplan Jodie Lunine Mft

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    30497 Canwood street
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Appell Jeff PhD

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    5923 Kanan Road
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Bien Stephanie Mft

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    28240 Agoura Road
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Diane Brosh

    Diane Brosh

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    28310 Roadside Dr. Suite #140
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Cynthia Horacek

    Cynthia Horacek

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    30423 Canwood Street, Suite 129
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Johnson Bobbie Msw

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    30495 Canwood Street
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Olshan Sally Psychotherapist Mft

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    30423 Canwood Street
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Raanan Vered

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    5310 Derry Avenue
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Robles Jan Ma Mft

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    5014 Chesebro Road
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Roth Idit MFT

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    30495 Canwood Street
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Weinstein Marsha LCSW

    Distance: 18.12 mi
    5655 Lindero Canyon Road
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301

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