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  • 10 Points

    Riquier Kathleen A LICSW

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    203 Willow Street
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • Altman Wayne PHYS

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    205 Willow Street
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • Azlin Cheryl R Psychologist

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    203 Willow Street
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • Cutler Leslie M MSW

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    203 Willow Street
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • Family Physicians Of Hamilton-Wenham

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    42 Asbury Street
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • Peterson Thomas PhD

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    205 Willow Street
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • West Nancy L

    Distance: 23.89 mi
    205 Willow
    South Hamilton, MA 01982
  • Nahmias Malaena Counselor

    Distance: 24.31 mi
    153 Harvard Road
    Stow, MA 01775
  • Advocates

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    340 Maple Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Assabett Valley Area Family Network

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    169 Pleasant Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Birthright

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    277 Main Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Dietz Blanche G Social Worker

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    221 Boston Post Road East
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Hope Psychological Services

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    277 Main Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • James Jeanne Social Worker

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    530 Boston Post Road East
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Nardine Richard Psychologist

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    530 Boston Post Road East
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • New England Psychological Service

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    530 Boston Post Road East
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • SMOC Behavioral Health Services

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    133 East Main Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Stengel Jason Psychologist

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    133 East Main Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • The Psychological Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    133 East Main Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Riverside Outpatient Center at Bellingham

    Distance: 25.01 mi
    16 North Street
    Bellingham, MA 02019
  • Brecher Peter J Psychologist

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    258 Main Street
    Milford, MA 01757
  • Chiancola Samuel Counselor

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    260 Main Street
    Milford, MA 01757
  • Licensed Social Worker Sandy Chiancola

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    260 Main Street
    Milford, MA 01757
  • Milford Psychological Associates

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    89 Main Street
    Milford, MA 01757
  • Milford-Franklin Counseling Services Inc

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    409 Fortune Boulevard
    Milford, MA 01757
  • Riverside Emergency Service

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    Crossroads Clubhouse
    Milford, MA 01757
  • St Martin Carolynne Psychologist

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    258 Main Street
    Milford, MA 01757
  • 100 Points

    Stoney Brook Counseling Center

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    2 Courthouse Lane
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Birke Szifra Mental Health Counselor

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    2 Courthouse Lane Unit 8
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Birke Szifra Mental Health Counselor

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    2 Courthouse Lane
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Charkoudian Susan

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    73 Prancing Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Douglas Joan Licsw

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1 Village Square
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Duffy Rosemary Psy D

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    73 Princeton
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Families in Recovery

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    10 Adams Avenue
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Hanson C D MD

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    9 Acton Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Henderson Cathy S LMHC

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1 Meeting House Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Kean Jeffrey E Psychologist

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    73 Princeton
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Korkosz Tanya Psychiatrist

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    73 Princeton
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • McDowell Nancy A

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1 Meeting House Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Menitoff Paul A MD

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    9 Acton Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Robinson Natalie S Psychotherapist

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    201 Chelmsford Street
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Ryan Marguerite J

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    10 Adams Avenue
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Siegel Joel B Psychotherapist

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    201 Chelmsford Street
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Sigdestad Ann Marie Counseling

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    79 Old Stage Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Speller Jeffrey Dr - Psychrst

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    73 Princeton
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Stoney Brook Counseling Center

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    2 Courthouse Lane
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • -10 Points

    West Gatewood Councelor

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    1 Meeting House Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Winfield Ronald P MD

    Distance: 26.07 mi
    9 Acton Road
    Chelmsford, MA 01824
  • Attleboro Counseling Associates

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    152 Emory Street
    Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Birthright

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    100 County Street
    Attleboro, MA 02703

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