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  • Crews Susan NCC

    Distance: 11.91 mi
    Howard Gap Road
    Fletcher, NC 28732
  • David

    Distance: 11.91 mi
    Howard Gap Road
    Fletcher, NC 28732
  • 50 Points

    Diane Stamey Mdiv

    Distance: 15.39 mi
    600 Hospital Drive
    Clyde, NC 28721
  • Blue Ridge Family Practice

    Distance: 15.39 mi
    243 Jones Cove Road
    Clyde, NC 28721
  • Mountain Center For Pastoral Counseling

    Distance: 15.39 mi
    600 Hospital Drive
    Clyde, NC 28721
  • Teater Donald R MD

    Distance: 15.39 mi
    243 Jones Cove Road
    Clyde, NC 28721
  • The Life Center For Pastoral Care & Counseling

    Distance: 15.39 mi
    124 Life Way
    Clyde, NC 28721
  • Horse Sense of the Carolinas

    Distance: 16.49 mi
    7041 Meadows Town Road
    Marshall, NC 28753
  • Begley Child Counseling

    Distance: 18.27 mi
    100 West Street
    Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Neil Monroe, Director 370 Points

    Neil Monroe, Director

    Neil Monroe LCSW
    Distance: 19.54 mi
    425 Linda Vista Rd.
    1
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • 30 Points

    Cochran Linda T LCSW

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    223 Duncan Hill Road
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • 20 Points

    Fostering Real Change Counseling Services

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    220 3rd Avenue West
    Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Appalachian Counseling

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    110 Williams Street
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Christ Life Ministries

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    829 North Justice Street
    Hendersonville, NC 28791
  • Counseling Services-Judy Dearing LCSW

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    512 North Grove Street
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Giberman Valerie Lcsw

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    722 5th Avenue West
    Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Lampley John W Ms LPC

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    420 8th Avenue West
    Hendersonville, NC 28791
  • Mainstay

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    125 South Main Street
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Roberta A Moore

    Roberta A Moore

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    131 W 4th Ave, Suite 204
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Mountain Laurel Community Services

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    Henderson Adult Clin
    Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Mountain Laurel Community Services

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    Henderson Child
    Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Mud Creek Baptist Church

    Distance: 19.54 mi
    403 Rutledge Drive
    Hendersonville, NC 28739
  • Gateway Clinic

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    1648 South Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Haywood Counseling Associates Inc

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    387 North Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Haywood Professional Life

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    62 Church Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Joy Janice K Ms Lpc

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    387 North Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Lynne H Barrett Phd

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    58 North Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Manes Harry F EDD

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    1648 South Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Marilyn Friedkin Msw

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    563 North Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • McKinnish Susan Msw

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    56 Montgomery Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Panther Richard Msw Lcsw

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    370 North Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Rebecca M Gibson Pa

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    413 Walnut Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Senea Worden Rpt

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    413 Walnut Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Yearick Daniel Ncc

    Distance: 20.3 mi
    563 North Main Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
  • Pisgah Center Self Storage

    Distance: 21.5 mi
    500 New Hendersonville H
    Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
  • Appalachian Counseling

    Distance: 23.29 mi
    107 South Johnson Street
    Brevard, NC 28712
  • Care Pregnancy Center

    Distance: 23.29 mi
    15 East Jordan Street
    Brevard, NC 28712
  • Counseling Centers of Brevard LLC

    Distance: 23.29 mi
    17 West Main Street
    Brevard, NC 28712
  • Hilton Claudia J

    Distance: 23.29 mi
    500 North Hendersonville Highway
    Brevard, NC 28712
  • Perkins Sandra Lcsw

    Distance: 23.29 mi
    100 Carrie Lane
    Brevard, NC 28712
  • Newton Coy Lpc

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    Downtown Hville
    Zirconia, NC 28790
  • 10 Points

    Lifespan Psychological Services

    Distance: 32.76 mi
    801 W Mills St
    Columbus, NC 28722

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