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  • Gateways For Youth & Families

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    3501 104th Street East
    Tacoma, WA 98446
  • Wallace Goelzer

    Wallace Goelzer

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    2501 East D St, Suite 213
    Tacoma, WA 98421
  • Hill Sandra Counselor

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    901 South I Street
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Jordan Deborah Counselor

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    1019 Pacific Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Planned Parenthood

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    813 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Pregnancy Counseling Ministries

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    419 Martin Luther King J
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Presbyterian Counseling Service

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    901 North J Street
    Tacoma, WA 98403
  • James P Webster

    James P Webster

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    1310 S. Union Ave., Suite A-302
    Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Linda MacDonald, Administrator 430 Points

    Linda MacDonald, Administrator

    Shepherd's Center for Counseling Services
    Distance: 23.34 mi
    6626 Wagner Way NW, Suite 200
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Carole Bergen 30 Points

    Carole Bergen

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    9814 Harborview Place
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Ned David Bratspis

    Ned David Bratspis

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    3019 Judson St., Suite C
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Kimberly D. Green

    Kimberly D. Green

    Distance: 23.34 mi
    3309 56th St. NW, Suite 101
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Jennifer Knight, MA MFT 330 Points

    Jennifer Knight, MA MFT

    11 years
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    1011 E. Main #450
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Lori Sanders, LMFT
    300 Points

    Lori Sanders, LMFT

    Strong Foundation Strong Family
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    310 North Meridian
    Suite 209
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Presbyterian Counseling Service

    Distance: 27.02 mi
    412 West Pioneer
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Erika Paduano 20 Points

    Erika Paduano

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    33600 6th Avenue S., Suite 108
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Nancy Paul 10 Points

    Nancy Paul

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    1220 South 356th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Anderson Douglas PhD

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    2415 South 320th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Anderson Joan MA

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    2415 South 320th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Brown Cathy Mc Lmhc

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    33710 9th Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
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    Conscious Choices Counseling Service

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    1220 South 356th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Life Choices Pregnancy Clinics

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    34617 11th Avenue South Suite 302
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Lutheran Counseling Network - Federal Way

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    2415 South 320th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Terri A McLennan

    Terri A McLennan

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    33515 10th Place South, Building #16
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Purvine Bruce

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    30525 8th Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • Robinson Joanna Mdib MEB

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    2415 South 320th Street
    Federal Way, WA 98003
  • The Healing Place

    Distance: 31.14 mi
    30525 8th Avenue South
    Federal Way, WA 98003

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