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  • Deborah Datz, LPC
    190 Points

    Deborah Datz, LPC

    Shoreline Counseling
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    39 Sherman Court
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Allison Gruder, LMFT 150 Points

    Allison Gruder, LMFT

    Allison Gruder, LMFT
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1597 Post Road
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Nicole O'Brien, LMFT 100 Points

    Nicole O'Brien, LMFT

    Fairfield Psychotherapy, LLC
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1275 Post Road, Suite A20
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Batya L. Silverman 10 Points

    Batya L. Silverman

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1305 Post Road, Suite 205
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Berke Charles Marriage & Family Therapist

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1275 Post Road
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Berke Psychotherapy Associates

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1275 Post Road
    Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Levin Jerome D PhD

    Distance: 20.55 mi
    Mill Road
    Manorville, NY 11949
  • Pamela G Tinoco, MA, LMFT 210 Points

    Pamela G Tinoco, MA, LMFT

    Private
    Distance: 20.81 mi
    30 Old Kings Highway South
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Cook Ed D Pc

    Distance: 20.81 mi
    41 Holly Lane
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Cook Patricia Otis Pc

    Distance: 20.81 mi
    41 Holly Lane
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Counseling Center

    Distance: 20.81 mi
    7 Tokeneke Road
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Darien Family Center

    Distance: 20.81 mi
    972 Post Road
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Barbara Heffernan
    200 Points

    Barbara Heffernan

    Mindful Psychotherapy, LLC
    Distance: 21.06 mi
    108 East Avenue, 2nd Floor
    Norwalk, CT 06883
  • 10 Points

    Gentry Virginia Jan Ms MFT

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    9 Oakwood Court
    Norwalk, CT 06850
  • 10 Points

    Woods Christine C LMFT

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    147 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Advocacy Circle Marriage & Family Counseling

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    71 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Africano Arthur MD

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    147 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Bienstock Caryn R PhD

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    71 Rowayton Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06853
  • Catholic Family Services - Main Office

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    1 Park Street
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Cooney James MSW

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    2 Olmstead Place
    Norwalk, CT 06855
  • Counseling Associated of Norwalk

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    147 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Counseling Associates

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    61 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Counseling Associates of Norwalk

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    147 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Cross Roads

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    71 East Avenue Suite R
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Faith Lighthouse Church Consolidated BAP

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    50 Lexington Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06854
  • Family & Children's Agency Inc

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850
  • Family Reentry

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    9 Mott Avenue Suite 105
    Norwalk, CT 06850
  • Fathers Helping Fathers

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    9 Mott Avenue Suite 105
    Norwalk, CT 06850
  • Financial Wings LLC

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    128 East Ave
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Greaves Carol Ms CS

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    71 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • -10 Points

    Janssen Connie Msw

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    40 Crossing Street
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Constance Lawrence

    Constance Lawrence

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    3 Lewis Street
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Paula Levy

    Paula Levy

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    40 Cross Street
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Marcus Mary G PhD

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    2 Park Street
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Physical Therapy Associates - Zarkower Harriet A RPT

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    149-153 East Avenue Suite 23
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Project Friendship

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850
  • Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Associates of Ffld CTY

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    40 Crossing Street
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Ritter Jackie Lcsw

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    22 Dry Hill Road
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Ryan Lisa Lpc

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    71 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Sharon Winkler- LCSW

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    91 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • The Adoption Center

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    9 Mott Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850
  • Troisi Gina LPC

    Distance: 21.06 mi
    114 East Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Launer Sharon Csw

    Distance: 21.15 mi
    706 Morris Court
    East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Paula Levy, Ms.
    420 Points

    Paula Levy, Ms.

    Paula Levy, LMFT
    Distance: 21.36 mi
    3 Sylvan Road South
    Westport, CT 06880
  • Diane Johnston, APRN-BC, MS 320 Points

    Diane Johnston, APRN-BC, MS

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    181 Post Road West
    Westport, CT 06880
  • Jeff Schutz, MA, MA, ORD
    270 Points

    Jeff Schutz, MA, MA, ORD

    Family Therapeutic Counseling Matters, LLC
    Distance: 21.36 mi
    181 Post Road West
    Westport, CT 06880
  • Melissa Coda, LMFT 210 Points

    Melissa Coda, LMFT

    Coda Counseling Services
    Distance: 21.36 mi
    9 Pine Drive
    Westport, CT 06880
  • Melissa Coda, LMFT 200 Points

    Melissa Coda, LMFT

    Coda Counseling Services
    Distance: 21.36 mi
    9 Pine Drive
    Westport, CT 06880
  • Advocacy Circle Marriage & Family Counseling

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    Saugatuck Shores
    Westport, CT 06880
  • American Center for Psychological Services Inc

    Distance: 21.36 mi
    42 Woods Grove Road
    Westport, CT 06880

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