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  • Phd Counseling Center for Pregny Help and Educatin

    Distance: 19.57 mi
    37 North Plum Grove Road
    Palatine, IL 60067
  • Aantia Kersey Phd & Associates

    Distance: 19.8 mi
    17716 Oak Park Avenue
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Counseling Associates

    Distance: 19.8 mi
    17722 Oak Park Avenue
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Dillberg Stella L LCSW

    Distance: 19.8 mi
    6828 171st Street
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Emotion Management Program Llc

    Distance: 19.8 mi
    7224 Arbor Drive
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Ingrum Sharyn

    Distance: 19.8 mi
    17722 Oak Park Avenue
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Grand Prairie Services

    Distance: 20.57 mi
    15406 Lexington Avenue
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Grand Prairie Services

    Distance: 20.57 mi
    15406 Lexington Avenue
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Grand Prairie Services

    Distance: 20.57 mi
    15406 Lexington Avenue
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Wyman Gordon Pavilion

    Distance: 20.57 mi
    1 Ingalls Drive
    Harvey, IL 60426
  • Sara Brandt

    Sara Brandt

    Distance: 20.69 mi
    33 W. Higgins Road
    South Barrington, IL 60010
  • Carolyn A Braverman Lcpc

    Distance: 21.16 mi
    1110 West Lake Cook Road
    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  • United Community Development

    Distance: 21.22 mi
    1115 Williamsburg Road
    Country Club Hills, IL 60478
  • 10 Points

    Mary Shesgreen Lmft

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    18 South 5th Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • 10 Points

    Mauloff Carol A MA

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    128 School Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Associates in Psychotherapy

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    18 South 5th Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Behavioral Health Providers PC

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    515 James Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Glass Sharon Phd

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    18 South 5th Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Gomien Lisa LCSW

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    715 McKinley Avenue
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Holstein Susan Phd

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    427 East State Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Intermission Therapies

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    22 Crissey Avenue
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Kuhn Counseling Center Pc

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    1 West State Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Sharp Melissa Psyd

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    427 East State Street
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • The Couples Clinic

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    1250 Executive Place Suite 101
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Tricity Family Services

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    1120 Randall Court
    Geneva, IL 60134
  • Davetta Collins Ministries

    Distance: 22.33 mi
    423 East 158th Street
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Generation Excel

    Distance: 22.33 mi
    16252 Prince Drive
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Berkos Patrick J Psychologist

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    215 South 4th Avenue
    Saint Charles, IL 60174
  • Eric H Lamb Lcsw Pc

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    1 Illinois Street
    Saint Charles, IL 60174
  • Hibbard Christine R Edd Counselor

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    1121 East Main Street
    Saint Charles, IL 60174
  • Life Journeys Counseling

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    21 South 4th Street
    Saint Charles, IL 60174
  • Riverview Counseling Service Limited

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    5N187 Bluff Drive North
    Saint Charles, IL 60174
  • 150 Points

    Unique Outcomes, Inc

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    23819 W Mill Street, Suite 9
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Amy Dye, LMFT 150 Points

    Amy Dye, LMFT

    Unique Outcomes, Inc.
    Distance: 22.67 mi
    23819 W. Mill Street, Suite 9
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Mary Eileen Cole, LCSW
    140 Points

    Mary Eileen Cole, LCSW

    Cole Counseling Center
    Distance: 22.67 mi
    24113 West Lockport Road
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Advanced Counseling & Assessment Services

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    313 Naperville Road
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Bonelli Philip M and Associates

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    512 West Oak Street
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Busch & Lawm Clinical Services Pc

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    13300 South Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Cole Counseling Center

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    608 West Lockport Road
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Cooke & Associates

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    10138 South Bode Road
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Heritage Counseling Center

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    13300 South Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Joan Wise Psyd

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    313 Naperville Road
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Legacy Clinical Consultants Llc

    Distance: 22.67 mi
    13300 South Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Eve Cooper, MA, LCSW 50 Points

    Eve Cooper, MA, LCSW

    Cooper Eve Counselor
    Distance: 23.25 mi
    1866 Sheridan Road
    Suite 203
    Highland Park, IL 60035
  • Cheryl Wilson, ExecutiveDirector
    200 Points

    Cheryl Wilson, ExecutiveDirector

    Helping Hands Counseling Service
    Distance: 23.29 mi
    1203 Theodore Street
    Crest Hill, IL 60435
  • Pregnancy Information Center

    Distance: 23.39 mi
    205 North Lake Street
    Aurora, IL 60506
  • Abj Management Corporation

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    1550 Chickamauga Lane
    Long Grove, IL 60047
  • Access To Psychological Services

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    4180 Il Route 83 Suite 10
    Long Grove, IL 60047
  • Felice L. Block

    Felice L. Block

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    4160 Rte. 83 Suite 206
    Long Grove, IL 60047
  • Gretchen R. Harro

    Gretchen R. Harro

    Distance: 23.41 mi
    211 Robert Parker Coffin Road
    Long Grove, IL 60047

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