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  • Mary E Rixford

    Mary E Rixford

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    6750 Hillcrest Plaza Dr.
    Dallas, TX 75230
  • Shuey Vernell Lpc

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    13101 Preston Road
    Dallas, TX 75240
  • Sinclair Allison Lpc

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    2606 State Street
    Dallas, TX 75204
  • Watson William Marriage & Family Counselor

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    1005 West Jefferson Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75208
  • Wilcox Bill M Ed Lpc

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    12820 Hillcrest Road
    Dallas, TX 75230
  • Wolovits Ann G Lpc

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    9400 North Central Expressway
    Dallas, TX 75231
  • Don C. Zablosky

    Don C. Zablosky

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    1350 N Buckner Blvd
    Suite 220
    Dallas, TX 75218
  • Jaclyn Carrington 20 Points

    Jaclyn Carrington

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    2301 Olympia Dr, Suite 100
    Flower Mound, TX 75028
  • Kuzmich Family Counseling

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    6021 Morriss Road
    Flower Mound, TX 75028
  • Lighthouse Counseling Services

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    6021 Morriss Rd Suite 109A
    Flower Mound, TX 75028
  • American Pregnancy Association

    Distance: 25.69 mi
    1425 Greenway Drive Suite 440
    Irving, TX 75038
  • Dayspring Counseling Center

    Distance: 25.69 mi
    3455 North Belt Line Road
    Irving, TX 75062
  • Gilliam R Larry Dr LPC

    Distance: 25.69 mi
    705 Esters Road
    Irving, TX 75038
  • Myers & Associates

    Distance: 25.69 mi
    1300 West Walnut Hill Lane Suite 100
    Irving, TX 75038
  • Act Solutions

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    611 South Main Street
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Actsolutions

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    611 South Main Street
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Heritage Behavioral Health Center

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    4100 Heritage Avenue Suite 103
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Real Choices Pregnancy Resource Center

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    1650 West Northwest Highway Suite 103
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Realchoices Empowered Choices

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    1650 West Northwest Highway Suite 103
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • -10 Points

    Stevens Clark Phd

    Distance: 26.34 mi
    611 South Main Street
    Grapevine, TX 76051
  • Joan Lcsw

    Distance: 30.12 mi
    4100 Heritage Avenue
    Euless, TX 76039
  • Lozano Art Lcsw

    Distance: 30.12 mi
    4100 Heritage Avenue
    Euless, TX 76039
  • Stress Busters

    Distance: 30.12 mi
    7100 Grapevine Highway
    Euless, TX 76039
  • Vazquez Steve PhD

    Distance: 30.12 mi
    1241 Southridge Court
    Euless, TX 76039
  • Crisis Pregnancy Center Of Grand Prairie

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    2305 Oak Lane
    Grand Prairie, TX 75051

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