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  • Brantley Group

    Distance: 22.28 mi
    14821 Hanover Pike
    Upperco, MD 21155

  • E H P Behavorial Services Llc

    Distance: 22.39 mi
    8114 Sandpiper Circle
    Nottingham, MD 21236

  • Lehwald Ann ICSW

    Distance: 22.39 mi
    8441 Belair Road
    Nottingham, MD 21236

  • Renewal Counseling Center

    Distance: 22.39 mi
    8615 Ridgelys Choice Drive
    Nottingham, MD 21236

  • Daniels Lora L Msw

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Father Focus

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Goldman Linda Therapist

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    7801 Connecticut Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Hindle Carol H Lcsw

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Ivey Eileen Msw

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Meyerson Jon Lcsw-C

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    6935 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Raum Joyce E Msw

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Slavin Joseph G Clncl Psychologist

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Avenue
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

  • Treadwell M Licsw

    Distance: 22.52 mi
    5420 Grove Street
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Dr. Joe James
    400 Points

    Dr. Joe James

    Maryland Marriage Counselor - Dr. Joe James
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    6917 Arlington Rd
    Suite 216
    Bethesda, MD 20814
  • Dr Thomas Luttrell, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist, Coach
    320 Points

    Dr Thomas Luttrell, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist, Coach

    HigherChange LLC
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 440
    Suite 440
    Bethesda, MD 20814
  • Lauren Messina, Couple and Family Therapist 200 Points

    Lauren Messina, Couple and Family Therapist

    Lauren A. Messina, LLC
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    4910 Moorland Lane
    Bethesda, MD 20814

  • Divorce Doc

    Distance: 22.75 mi
    4933 Auburn Avenue
    Bethesda, MD 20814

  • Kelly James E Dr

    Distance: 22.75 mi
    5004 Benton Avenue
    Bethesda, MD 20814

  • Laliotis Deany A

    Distance: 22.75 mi
    4816 Montgomery Lane
    Bethesda, MD 20814

  • Baron Phyllis L Ms CCDC

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    1509 Ritchie Highway
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • Bayshore Counseling and Psychological Services LLC

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    277 Peninsula Farm Road
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • Cummings Patricia A - Lcsw-C

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    1509 Ritchie Highway
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • David Lance Ma

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    277 Peninsula Farm Road
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • Gibbons Susan R Lcsw-C

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    1507 Ritchie Highway
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • Herman Robert MD

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    1509 Ritchie Highway
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • Schechter Kendra B Ph D

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    1509 Ritchie Highway
    Arnold, MD 21012

  • Zatkin Debra B LCSW-C

    Distance: 23.08 mi
    1507 Ritchie Highway
    Arnold, MD 21012
  • Tracie Strucker, PhD LCMFT 100 Points

    Tracie Strucker, PhD LCMFT

    Distance: 23.54 mi
    13240 Executive Park Terrace
    Clarksburg, MD 20874
  • Weena E. Cullins, LCMFT 330 Points

    Weena E. Cullins, LCMFT

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 491
    Suite 491
    Largo, MD 20774
  • Ainisha B. Persaud

    Ainisha B. Persaud

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    1300 Mercantile Ln., Suite 126 A
    Largo, MD 20774

  • Ehp Behavioral Services Llc

    Distance: 23.91 mi
    8114 Sandpiper Circle
    White Marsh, MD 21162
  • 10 Points

    Progressive Counseling & Treatment Services

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    79 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Adapt Counseling Inc

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    288 East Green Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Associates for Marriage & Family Health

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    24 North Court Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Berkowitz Susan M Icswc

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    77 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Catoctin Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    63 East Main Street Suite 8
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Cedar Ridge Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    79 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Confidental Counseling Llc

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    77 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Granite House Inc

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    288 East Green Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Hoffman Joan PhD

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    24 North Court Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Hoffman Psychotherapy & Wellness

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    24 North Court Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Lee William F

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    101 West Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • McPherson Leslie Lcsw-C

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    24 North Court Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Mediation With Heart

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    280 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • New Perspective

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    904 Washington Road
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Robin Bennett

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    15 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • S P R Inc

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    505 Washington Road
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Westminster Counseling Services

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    225 East Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157

  • Wolf Dean C LCSW

    Distance: 24.6 mi
    101 West Main Street
    Westminster, MD 21157
  • 10 Points

    Lazarus Judy T LCSW

    Distance: 24.68 mi
    2566 Bell Creek Drive
    Davidsonville, MD 21035

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