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  • Kahn Timothy

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    515 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Kane Peter

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 109
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Kool Sheryl Ma Abs

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1750 112th Avenue Northeast Suite C240
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Kremen Marilyn Mc LMHC

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1687 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 125
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Kroenke-Fritz Louise MA

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    27 100th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Lynda Lahman

    Lynda Lahman

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    10940 NE 33rd Place, Suite 107
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Leslie Johannes Lmft

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 108
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Licensed Social Worker Gerber Terri

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1400 112th Avenue Southeast Suite 100
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Lorenz Marjorie Ma Lmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1800 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Love Marlena Msw Acsw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1715 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 216
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Lutheran Counseling Network

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    9625 Northeast 8th Street
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Lynn George T Ma Cmhc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11016 Northeast 2nd Place
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Doug McClosky

    Doug McClosky

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Ave NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • McElroy Mary Lee

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 169
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Miller Dudley Mdiv

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Moran & Associates Inc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    2227 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Morehead Becky Ma Lm Hc

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1800 112th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Morrison Counseling & Educational Services

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1300 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 130
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • O'Neal-Payne Teresa Lmft

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Overlake Psychiatry

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11201 Southeast 8th Street Suite 105
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Pacific Counseling

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1621 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Peter Scheenstra

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1621 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Myrna Elaine Pinedo

    Myrna Elaine Pinedo

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Avenue NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Pinedo Myrna Phd

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Frances Pomerantz

    Frances Pomerantz

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    16301 NE 8th Street
    Bellevue, WA 98008
  • Preston Jarilen Medical Lmft

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 210
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Ralston Randy M S

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Reno J S Rn Ma

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    10210 Northeast 8th Street
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Restoring the Flow of Love

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 210
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Robison Patricia A Ma LMHC

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 155
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Seipel Jill M Mssa ACSW

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11521 Northeast 21st Street
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Skewis Marsha M

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 116th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Smith Evelyn Msw

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    12221 Northeast 8th Street
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Smith Pamela K Lmft

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    10900 Northeast 8 900
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Snyder Jeanne MD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast Suite 109
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Spiritual Directors International

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1663 Killarney Way
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Steeves Blinstrub Suzanne Rn Ma

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    11016 Northeast 2nd Place
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Tastula Gail Ma

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1601 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • V Lori Carraway Ph.D

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    Located in
    Bellevue, WA 98007
  • V Lori Carraway Ph.D

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1611=116th Ave NE
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Wagner Jane C MA

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    27 100th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Weber Timothy PhD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1300 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Weiner Ian

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    27 100th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Whitney Brian Ma Lmhc Lmft

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1160 140th Avenue Northeast
    Bellevue, WA 98005
  • Wilson Beth Phd

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1621 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Zboyan Sandra MD

    Distance: 27.18 mi
    1309 114th Avenue Southeast
    Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Steve Williams,  LMFT 420 Points

    Steve Williams, LMFT

    Steve Williams LMFT
    Distance: 27.65 mi
    1534 Bishop Rd. SW
    Tumwater, WA 98512
  • Cary H. McAdams 10 Points

    Cary H. McAdams

    Distance: 27.65 mi
    1610 Bishop Rd SW
    Tumwater, WA 98512

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