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  • Bedford Pregnancy Center

    159 Market Square
    Bedford, VA 24523
  • Hess Karl G Phd Lpc Lmft

    Distance: 12.98 mi
    317 Brook Park Place
    Forest, VA 24551
  • Pamela Lygon, M. Ed. 200 Points

    Pamela Lygon, M. Ed.

    Lygon Pamela LPC
    Distance: 21.62 mi
    call for details
    Lynchburg, VA 24503
  • 10 Points

    Cheryl T Mayo

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    1901 Thomson Drive
    Lynchburg, VA 24501
  • Barker Creamer Sally Lpc

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    1922 Graves Mill Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Bergum Becky Lmft

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    798 Leesville Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Blondino Les LPC

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    100 Copley Place
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    1915 Thomson Drive
    Lynchburg, VA 24501
  • Breit Miranda Phd

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    1900 Tate Springs Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24501
  • Pamela Lygon, L.P.C.

    Pamela Lygon, L.P.C.

    Evergreen Counseling & Consulting
    Distance: 21.62 mi
    3703 Mathews Street
    Lynchburg, VA 24503
  • Farnsworth Elizabeth B Lmft

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    1120 McConville Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Gentry W Doyle Phd

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    66 Timberoak Court
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Light Counseling Inc

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    2811 Linkhorne Drive
    Lynchburg, VA 24503
  • Maxey Deborah M Lmft

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    798 Leesville Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Parker Counseling & Consulting Services

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    137 Laxton Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Ruehle Aaron J Lpc

    Distance: 21.62 mi
    66 Timberoak Court
    Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Peace of Mind Inc

    Distance: 22.95 mi
    3742 South Amherst Highway
    Madison Heights, VA 24572
  • 50 Points

    Center for Emotional Wellness

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4045 Postal Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • 10 Points

    Bagby Kathleen T Lcsw

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4220 Cypress Park Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • 10 Points

    Smith Debbie C LCSW

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3433 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • A Divorce Prevention

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4656 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Allsbrook B Allison Psychologist

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    2762 Electric Road Suite A
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Appalachian Clinical Associates

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4045 Postal Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Boyes Susan Sisler LPC

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3635 Manassas Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Canady Donna MA

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4656 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Children's Home Society Va

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1620 5th Street Southwest
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Clifton Dorothy LCSW

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1115 1st Street Southwest
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Day Lynwood D PhD

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4220 Cypress Park Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Estes Counseling Services

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    127 Liberty Rd
    Roanoke, VA 24012
  • Freeman Gudrun LPC

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3635 Manassas Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Gardner Laura LCSW

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4656 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Gillmore Elizabeth S Phd

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1115 1st Street Southwest
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Guerrant- Doris PhD

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3540 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Harrison Cindy Psychologist

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1115 1st Street Southwest
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Hedberg Ann

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4045 Postal Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Holland Charles H Phd

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3621 Manassas Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Hundley Jane Psychologist

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    2762 Electric Road Suite A
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Jessup Bobby LPC

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4656 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Luckett Jeffrey B PhD

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3635 Manassas Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Marks Debra Psy D

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1420 3rd Street Southwest
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • McLemore Beth Rev Lpc

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    2727 Electric Road
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Murdock Robert MD

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4045 Postal Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Nevin Doris PhD

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3247 Electric Road
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Pastoral Counseling Center Of Roanoke

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    214 Mountain Ave. SW
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Pinevale Counseling & Managed Care Services

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    3433 Brambleton Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Planned Parenthood - Clinic Appointments

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    2207 Peters Creek Road Northwest
    Roanoke, VA 24017
  • Poarch Sledd Martha Lpc

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4220 Cypress Park Drive
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Ramsey Janet L PhD

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    214 Mountain Avenue Southwest
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Ratliff- Steve- Licensed Professional Counselor

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    4045 Postal Dr
    Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Robinson Gregory Psychologist

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    2762 Electric Road Suite A
    Roanoke, VA 24018

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