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  • Westwood Therapy Group

    Distance: 11.34 mi
    4800 Rainbow Boulevard
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66205
  • Wilson Paul D Psychologist

    Distance: 11.34 mi
    8575 West 110th Street
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66210
  • 290 Points

    Marcia M Meyer PhD

    Distance: 11.47 mi
    1801 NW Platte Rd.
    200B
    Riverside, MO 64150
  • Synergy Services Inc - Outreach Services

    Distance: 11.86 mi
    400 East 6th Street
    Parkville, MO 64152
  • Synergy Services Inc - Synergy Family Care

    Distance: 11.86 mi
    400 East 6th Street
    Parkville, MO 64152
  • 30 Points

    Lehman Lawrence P Iscsw

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    601 North Mur Len Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    801 South Clairborne Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Dill R Gene OFC

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    11605 South Burch Street
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Fry Mary Louise IPC

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    14201 South Mur Len Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Here To Help

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    124 North Cherry Street
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Khalili James J PhD

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    115 North Cooper Street
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Lifeline Counseling Center

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    13839 South Mur Len Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Luke Marla Iscsw

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    401 South Clairborne Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Madison Avenue Psychological Services

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    407 South Clairborne Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Neufeld Edward P Phd

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    511 North Mur Len Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Olathe Psychological Services

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    109 West Poplar Street
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Pam Finley Lcpc Ncc

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    124 North Cherry Street
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Professional Association

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    109 West Poplar Street
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Psychology & Counseling Center

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    511 North Mur Len Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Spaniol Kay Lscsw

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    511 North Mur Len Road
    Olathe, KS 66062
  • Victory Baptist Church

    Distance: 11.92 mi
    15075 W 143rd St
    Olathe, KS 66061
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DY Snts the Mrmns - Administrative Off

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    531 South River Boulevard
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Diakonos Inc

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    3031 M 291 Frontage Road
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Dickerson Barbara

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    501 West Lexington Avenue
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Geri

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    I 70 Noland Road
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Hill Cynthia K PhD

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • John Delmare

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    4700 South Cedar Crest Court
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Journeys Counseling & Consulting

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Madison Avenue Psychological Services - Indep-Blue Springs

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    12600 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Missouri State - Social Services Dept- Family Services Division Of-Jackson Co

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    201 East Partridge Avenue
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Prosser-Dodds Lisa Mslpc

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Shockley Lorinda Ms

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    19401 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Smith Mark Ipc Icsw

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    11004 East USHighway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Smith- Mr. Mark- MA- LPC- LCSW

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    11004 East 40 Highway Suite 100
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Rochelle Deann Walsh

    Rochelle Deann Walsh

    Distance: 15.63 mi
    19401 E US Highway 40
    Independence, MO 64055
  • Cameron Meers, M.S., LMFT
    450 Points

    Cameron Meers, M.S., LMFT

    Legacy Family Counseling Center
    Distance: 18.45 mi
    521 se 2nd st. suite C
    c
    Lees Summit, MO 64063
  • Associates in Human Development

    Distance: 18.45 mi
    618 Southeast 4th Street
    Lees Summit, MO 64063
  • Lee's Summit Counseling

    Distance: 18.45 mi
    300 Southwest Noel Street Suite C
    Lees Summit, MO 64063
  • Rich Sherman

    Distance: 18.45 mi
    618 Southeast 4th Street
    Lees Summit, MO 64063
  • Rosann SpAR

    Rosann SpAR

    Distance: 18.45 mi
    519 SW Market St.
    Lees Summit, MO 64063
  • 840 Points

    Norcon Family Counseling

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    20 Westwoods Drive
    Liberty, MO 64068
  • 280 Points

    Norcon Family Counseling

    Distance: 21.27 mi
    40A Westwoods Dr.
    Liberty, MO 64068
  • Collet Glenn Psychologist

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    1212 Southwest Luttrell Road
    Blue Springs, MO 64015
  • Hale Richard L

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    1007 Southwest Walnut Street
    Blue Springs, MO 64015
  • McGowin Brenda Phd

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    1007 Southwest Walnut Street
    Blue Springs, MO 64015
  • Miller Jeffrey Phd Psychologist

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    1924 Northwest Copper Oaks Circle
    Blue Springs, MO 64015
  • Ruedi Jane W

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    104 Northwest State Route 7
    Blue Springs, MO 64014
  • Zeitner Richard M Phd

    Distance: 22.11 mi
    1007 Southwest Walnut Street
    Blue Springs, MO 64015
  • Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center - Other Offices- Douglas County Off

    Distance: 22.44 mi
    314 East 8th Street
    Eudora, KS 66025
  • Corrections Corporation of America

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    100 Highway Terrace
    Leavenworth, KS 66048

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