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  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DY Snts the Mrmns - Administrative Off

    531 South River Boulevard
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Diakonos Inc

    3031 M 291 Frontage Road
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Dickerson Barbara

    501 West Lexington Avenue
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Geri

    I 70 Noland Road
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Hill Cynthia K PhD

    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • John Delmare

    4700 South Cedar Crest Court
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Journeys Counseling & Consulting

    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Madison Avenue Psychological Services - Indep-Blue Springs

    12600 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Prosser-Dodds Lisa Mslpc

    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Shockley Lorinda Ms

    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Smith Mark Ipc Icsw

    11004 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Smith- Mr. Mark- MA- LPC- LCSW

    11004 East 40 Highway Suite 100
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Rochelle Deann Walsh

    Rochelle Deann Walsh

    19401 E US Highway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Phillip Klever, LCSW,LMFT
    360 Points

    Phillip Klever, LCSW,LMFT

    Counseling
    Distance: 8.76 mi
    310 W. 47th Street, Suite 215
    Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Rosann Sparks, MA, LMFT
    140 Points

    Rosann Sparks, MA, LMFT

    Beacon of Hope Counseling
    Distance: 8.76 mi
    400 East Red Bridge Road
    Suite 314
    Kansas City, MO 64131
  • 50 Points

    Arnold Joyce Counselor

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    5545 North Oak Trfy
    Kansas City, MO 64118
  • 20 Points

    Frank Decastro Ms Aamft

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    9237 Ward Parkway Suite 105
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • 20 Points

    Wingspan Group

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    9237 Ward Parkway
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • 10 Points

    Blue Lester E Jr PhD

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    222 West Gregory Boulevard Suite 100
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • 10 Points

    Costello Kathleen MSW

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    6651 North Oak Trfy
    Kansas City, MO 64118
  • 10 Points

    Hair Richard L Counselor

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    8301 State Line Road
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • 10 Points

    Larry Ro-Trock PhD

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    8301 State Line Road Suite 216
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • 10 Points

    Myers Janice A PhD

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    3805 North Oak Trfy
    Kansas City, MO 64116
  • 10 Points

    Otto Margaret Lscsw

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    3100 Northeast 83rd Street
    Kansas City, MO 64119
  • Agape Christian Counseling

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    6508 North Oak Trfy Suite 102
    Kansas City, MO 64118
  • Alexander Phillip E PhD

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    4520 Madison Avenue
    Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Amiri Mohsen Psychologist

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    411 Nichols Road Suite 217
    Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Breckenridge C William MA

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    2029 Buchanan Street
    Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Bruyn Robert F PhD

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    2029 Buchanan Street
    Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Caffrey Patrick PhD

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    4400 Broadway Street
    Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Center For Behavior Therapy

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    3805 North Oak Trfy
    Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Choices & Changes

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    9 Northeast Munger Avenue
    Kansas City, MO 64119
  • Connaghan Kevin Lscsw LCSW

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    4550 Main Street
    Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Creative Life Skills Consulting

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    3607 Northeast Antioch Road
    Kansas City, MO 64117
  • Doyle Peter Counselor

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    411 Nichols Road
    Kansas City, MO 64112
  • East Market Psychassociates LLC

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    924 East 5th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64106
  • Epperson Sandra Malpc

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    3805 North Oak Trfy
    Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Harrison Karen Counselor

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    8301 State Line Road Suite 216
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • Hastert Cindy Counselor

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    8301 State Line Road
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • Hutchinson Carla LCSW

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    924 East 5th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64106
  • Hutchinson Marilyn A Phd

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    222 West Gregory Boulevard
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • Jones Fowler C Psychologist

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    411 Nichols Road
    Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Josly-Bishop Linda

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    4400 Broadway Street
    Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Kansas City Credit Services

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    2016 SWift Avenue
    Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Ketterman Grace Psychiatrist

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    411 Nichols Road
    Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Ketterman Grace Psychiatrist

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    411 Nichols Road
    Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Lerner-Connaghan Gail Rn Cs Ms

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    4550 Main Street
    Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Life Coach

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    4401 Northeast Vivion Road Suite 205
    Kansas City, MO 64119
  • Life Quest

    Distance: 8.76 mi
    10518 Grandview Road
    Kansas City, MO 64137

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