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  • Brown Cathy Mc Lmhc

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    33710 9th Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • -10 Points

    Conscious Choices Counseling Service

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    1220 South 356th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Life Choices Pregnancy Clinics

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    34617 11th Avenue South Suite 302
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Lutheran Counseling Network - Federal Way

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    2415 South 320th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Terri A McLennan

    Terri A McLennan

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    33515 10th Place South, Building #16
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Purvine Bruce

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    30525 8th Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Robinson Joanna Mdib MEB

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    2415 South 320th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • The Healing Place

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    30525 8th Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Bozena T. Marcinczyk 10 Points

    Bozena T. Marcinczyk

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    19340 Occidental Avenue S.
    Des Moines, WA 98148
  • Joyce A. Elijah

    Joyce A. Elijah

    Distance: 12.97 mi
    700 S. 282nd Street, Apt 741
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Knoepfler Daniel M

    Distance: 14.62 mi
    14249 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
    Burien, WA 98166
  • Gaaren Anderson -20 Points

    Gaaren Anderson

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    515 M St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Anderson Gaaren Lmft

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Apple Parenting Program

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    1102 J Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Auburn Youth Resources Ayr

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    816 F Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Children's Home Society of Washington - Auburn

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    4338 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Couples' Coaching by Therapy Ingration Practices

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Encouragement Counseling Services

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Plateau Professional Counseling

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    18325 Southeast 384th
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    2704 I Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Washburn Richard PhD

    Distance: 16.53 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Abundant Life Foursquare Church

    Distance: 16.62 mi
    5610 Kitsap Way
    Bremerton, WA 98312
  • McLemore Douglas R M Div

    Distance: 16.62 mi
    9125 Central Valley Road
    Bremerton, WA 98311
  • Weinstein Louise

    Distance: 16.62 mi
    9125 Central Valley Road Northwest
    Bremerton, WA 98311
  • Jennifer Knight, MA MFT 330 Points

    Jennifer Knight, MA MFT

    11 years
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    1011 E. Main #450
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Lori Sanders, LMFT
    300 Points

    Lori Sanders, LMFT

    Strong Foundation Strong Family
    Distance: 16.73 mi
    310 North Meridian
    Suite 209
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Presbyterian Counseling Service

    Distance: 16.73 mi
    412 West Pioneer
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • 10 Points

    Highline Counseling Center

    Distance: 17.95 mi
    13030 Military Road South Suite 202
    Tukwila, WA 98168
  • William Meleney

    William Meleney

    Distance: 17.95 mi
    16300 Christensen Road
    Tukwila, WA 98188
  • Allied Family Therapy, Certified Counselor
    690 Points

    Allied Family Therapy, Certified Counselor

    Allied Family Therapy
    Distance: 20.01 mi
    4509 Talbot Rd S
    Suite 105
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Northwest Bibilical Counseling Center

    Distance: 20.01 mi
    18652 116th Avenue Southeast
    Renton, WA 98058
  • 10 Points

    Doering Dana Dean Arnp - Bainbridge Island

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    11741 Olympic Terrace Avenue
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • 10 Points

    Lynn Fuller

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    2285 Soundview Drive Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Bainbridge Island Family Therapy Group

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    400 Winslow Way East Apt 300
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Bainbridge Youth Services

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    9530 Northeast High School Road
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Sandra Ann Bratz

    Sandra Ann Bratz

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    180 Ericksen Avenue NE
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Caughie Carolynn M

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    785 Ericksen Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Child & Family Psychiatric Mental Health Associats

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    11741 Olympic Terrace Avenue
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Christine

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    385 Ericksen Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Clare Mary C Lmhc

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    345 Knechtel Way Northeast Suite 208
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Curtis Jane E PhD

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    11290 Sunrise Drive Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Dunbar Mary R

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    219 Madison Avenue South
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Elizabeth

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    180 Ericksen Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Frauman Laurence

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    755 Winslow Way East
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Garrett Lynn CHT

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    390 Ericksen Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Glover Lorraine A MSW

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    785 Ericksen Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Gray Grady PhD

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    3310 Crystal Springs Drive North
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Heemstra V

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    Po Box 11586
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Ivey Suzanne Bachman

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    785 Ericksen Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
  • Johnson Ellen M LMHC

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    5083 Taylor Avenue Northeast
    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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