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  • Gunter Timothy L Ms

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    385 North Jeff Davis Drive
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Insideout Dynamics

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    130 Governors Square
    Fayetteville, GA 30215
  • Lewis Linda Starling Dr

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    115 Habersham Drive
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Pregnancy Resource Center Of Fayette

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    116 Bethea Road
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Second Wind Inc

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    385 North Jeff Davis Drive
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Sedona Counseling

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    500 West Lanier Avenue Suite 508
    Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Jack Burns, LPC
    460 Points

    Jack Burns, LPC

    Burns Jack Licensed Professional Counselor
    Distance: 25.1 mi
    5150 Stilesboro Road
    Suite 210
    Kennesaw, GA 30152
  • Jack Burns, LPC
    280 Points

    Jack Burns, LPC

    Counseling Center of West Cobb
    Distance: 25.1 mi
    5150 Stilesboro Road Northwest
    Kennesaw, GA 30152
  • Becky Bergert 40 Points

    Becky Bergert

    New Dawn Counseling Center
    Distance: 25.1 mi
    3745 Cherokee St.
    202
    Kennesaw, GA 30144
  • 40 Points

    Stamps Patricia K

    Distance: 25.1 mi
    3166 Cherokee Street Northwest
    Kennesaw, GA 30144
  • The Counseling Center

    Distance: 25.1 mi
    3166 Cherokee Street Northwest
    Kennesaw, GA 30144
  • Ronald Beutel, D.Min.
    100 Points

    Ronald Beutel, D.Min.

    Hope - Northwest Counseling
    Distance: 25.94 mi
    Walnut Creek Dr.
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • 10 Points

    Centerpoint & Associates

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    317 Creekstone Rdg
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Brunette David D Md

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    8910 Main Street
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Cossel Shelli Ma

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Gudger Karen B Lcsw

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    317 Creekstone Rdg
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Hertle-Jones Carola Lcsw Acsw

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    104 Mirramont Lake Drive
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Jewett Linda G Lpc

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    102 Springfield Center D
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Morley Paula C Medical Lpc

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • North Georgia Psychotherapy Services

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • North Georgia Psychotherapy Services

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Parks Elizabeth E PhD

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • The Hope Center

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    9740 Main Street Suite 120
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Towne Lake Counseling

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    104 Mirramont Lake Drive
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Whitley Helen Lcsw

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    104 Mirramont Lake Drive
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Center For Family Psychiatry Inc

    Distance: 27.2 mi
    105 Greencastle Road
    Tyrone, GA 30290
  • Friendship Baptist Church

    Distance: 29.17 mi
    3990 Friendship Road
    Buford, GA 30519
  • Lanier Counseling Services

    Distance: 29.17 mi
    2070 Buford Highway
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Radical Love

    Distance: 29.17 mi
    1870 South Lee Court
    Buford, GA 30518

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