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  • Center for Counseling and Behavioral Medicine

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10106 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Chaser Lloyd C Lcsw

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10109 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Jones Patricia A Phd

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10109 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Mekhoubat Aaron Phd Lpc

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10106 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Meridian Group Of Chesterfield

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10109 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Pollard Jackie Lpc Ncc

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10106 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Southerland Christine G Lcsw

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10109 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Wadsworth Robert D Phd

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    10109 Krause Road
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Pace Nell K

    Distance: 15.36 mi
    11923 Centre Street
    Chester, VA 23831
  • Counseling Associates of Mechanicsville

    Distance: 16.69 mi
    7494 Lee Davis Road suite 16D
    Mechanicsville, VA 23111
  • James River Psychotherapy

    Distance: 16.69 mi
    7277 Hanover Green Drive
    Mechanicsville, VA 23111
  • Shumaker Ellie

    Distance: 16.69 mi
    9439 Valeview Pl
    Mechanicsville, VA 23116
  • 10 Points

    Eleanor Shumaker

    Distance: 19.78 mi
    9556 Windsor Shade Dr
    Ashland, VA 23005
  • Long Loucinda Lcsw

    Distance: 19.78 mi
    629 North Washington Highway Suite F
    Ashland, VA 23005
  • Rice Karen Kemp Lcsw

    Distance: 19.78 mi
    629 North Washington Highway Suite F
    Ashland, VA 23005
  • Haupt Wendy Lcsw

    Distance: 21.87 mi
    16698 Mountain Road
    Montpelier, VA 23192
  • Abundant Living Counseling Center

    Distance: 22.35 mi
    231 Chesterfield Avenue
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Associates in Counseling & Family Therapy

    Distance: 22.35 mi
    3233 Boulevard
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Dr Frank Morgan PhD

    Distance: 22.35 mi
    320C Charles H Dimmock Park
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Jordan Jill E LCSW

    Distance: 22.35 mi
    111 Highland Avenue
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Mekhoubat Aaron Dr Lpc Lmft

    Distance: 22.35 mi
    107 West Ellerslie Avenue
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Morgan Barbara M PhD

    Distance: 22.35 mi
    320 C Charles Dimmock Parkway
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Tri-Cities Pregnancy Support Center

    Distance: 23.52 mi
    1360 East Washington Street
    Petersburg, VA 23803
  • Visions Family Services

    Distance: 23.52 mi
    57 Walnut Lane
    Petersburg, VA 23803
  • Child & Family Counseling Services Inc

    Distance: 24.26 mi
    211 North 5th Avenue
    Hopewell, VA 23860
  • Walters Beverly K LCSW

    Distance: 24.26 mi
    211 North 5th Avenue
    Hopewell, VA 23860

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