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  • Limina Institute

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    5498 South Kimbark Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60615
  • Macneal Pregnancy Testing Centers

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    2709 South Pulaski Road
    Chicago, IL 60623
  • Macrae Fred Lcsw

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    3257 North Sheffield Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60657
  • McGillis Kristina Psyd

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    639 West Diversey Parkway
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • McGinn Patricia Therapist

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    5703 South Kenwood Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60637
  • McMiller Family Service

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    8740 South Marshfield Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60620
  • Metropolitan Family Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    2925 South Wabash Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60616
  • Metropolitan Family Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    3062 East 91st Street
    Chicago, IL 60617
  • Metropolitan Family Services-Calumet Center

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    235 East 103rd Street
    Chicago, IL 60628
  • Metropolitan Family Services-South Chicago Center

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    3062 East 91st Street
    Chicago, IL 60617
  • Mt Carmel Baptist Church

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    2978 South Wabash Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60616
  • Nicole Jones & Family Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1027 West 104th Street
    Chicago, IL 60643
  • Nicole Jones & Family Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1027 West 104th Street
    Chicago, IL 60643
  • Northwestern Counseling Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    2101 West Belmont Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60618
  • Pathos Inc

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1945 South Halsted Street
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Pittman Donna M Phd & Associates

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    8053 South Stony Island Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60617
  • Pregnancy Resource Center

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1135 West Sheridan Road
    Chicago, IL 60660
  • Pregnancy Support Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    3538 West Irving Park Road
    Chicago, IL 60618
  • Profile Partners Lana Friedman PhD

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1538 West Diversey Parkway
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • Rathert Bobbi MA

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    5235 North Clark Street
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Redmon & Family Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    6531 South Lowe Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60621
  • Rusnak Marilyn LCSW

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1871 North Clybourn Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • Salvation Army Central Office

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    4800 North Marine Drive
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Scholarship & Guidance Associates

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1012 North Noble Street
    Chicago, IL 60622
  • Sears Hearing Aid Centers

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1900 West Lawrence Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Serenity Counseling Inc

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    2011 East 75th Street Suite 103
    Chicago, IL 60649
  • Kimberly A. Sharky

    Kimberly A. Sharky

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    233 East Erie Street
    Chicago, IL 60611
  • Smith Nancy LSW

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    4753 North Broadway Street
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Southeast Professional Center

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    1818 East 79th Street
    Chicago, IL 60649
  • Specialized Family Services

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    3041 North Natoma Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60634
  • The Counseling Center

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    7447 West Talcott Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Urban Balance LLC

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    180 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60601
  • Walk Wireless

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    120 East 35th Street
    Chicago, IL 60616
  • Wellspring

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    7934 South Union Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60620
  • Willing To Help

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    9300 South Ashland Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60620
  • Wright Carolyn Counselor

    Distance: 23.53 mi
    180 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60601
  • Paula K. Lapinski, MD, FACMS
    200 Points

    Paula K. Lapinski, MD, FACMS

    Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Associates
    Distance: 23.6 mi
    1124 Essington Road
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Anger Adjusters

    Distance: 23.6 mi
    2123 Tamarack Drive
    Joliet, IL 60432
  • Assisted Awareness

    Distance: 23.6 mi
    81 North Chicago Street
    Joliet, IL 60432
  • Birthright of Joliet

    Distance: 23.6 mi
    2112 West Jefferson Street Suite 156
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Morning Star Counseling

    Distance: 23.6 mi
    3133 West Jefferson Street
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Gody Dale S Phd

    Distance: 24.33 mi
    3330 Old Glenview Road
    Wilmette, IL 60091
  • Alford Linda Lcpc

    Distance: 24.41 mi
    10 Executive Drive Suite 100
    Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
  • Jennifer McComb, PhD, LMFT 100 Points

    Jennifer McComb, PhD, LMFT

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    1830 Sherman Ave, Suite 205
    Evanston, IL 60201
  • Sandra Brown Roberts 20 Points

    Sandra Brown Roberts

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    1019 Florence Ave
    Evanston, IL 60202
  • Center for Religion & Psychotherapy of Chicago

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    2530 Crawford Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60201
  • Kahn Laurie Ma

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    1740 Ridge Avenue Suite 201
    Evanston, IL 60201
  • Kieffer Christine C PhD

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    1603 Orrington Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60208
  • Lafferty Sue Pc

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    2530 Crawford Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60201
  • Pregnancy Today

    Distance: 24.59 mi
    P.O. Box 1724
    Evanston, IL 60204

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