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  • Bruno Sam MFT

    269 East Lexington Avenue
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Domestic Violence - Santee Family Counseling

    9905 Prospect Avenue
    El Cajon, CA 92019
  • Donna Levin

    1252 Broadway
    El Cajon, CA 92021
  • Family Focus Christian Counseling

    500 Fesler Street Suite 208
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Chad Hybarger

    Chad Hybarger

    2160 Fletcher Parkway, Suite M
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Professional Community Services

    900 North Cuyamaca Street
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • Unterwegner Mary Mfct - OFC

    860 Jamacha Road Suite 103
    El Cajon, CA 92019
  • Yoder Brent Lcsw

    291 East Lexington Avenue
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  • McIntyre Laurel Mft

    Distance: 3.09 mi
    9905 Prospect Avenue
    Santee, CA 92071
  • cathy Coffman, Marriage and Family Therapist 230 Points

    cathy Coffman, Marriage and Family Therapist

    Cathy Coffman Therapy
    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8058 La Mesa Blvd.
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Abby Sostre, MFT
    200 Points

    Abby Sostre, MFT

    Abby Sostre, Counseling Ministries
    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4215 Sping Street, Suite 325
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Catherine Butler, Dr 200 Points

    Catherine Butler, Dr

    Catherine Butler Counseling Services
    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4582 Palm Ave
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • 50 Points

    Graff William Brad Mfcc

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4215 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • 30 Points

    Gray Edward R Heartland Biblical Counseling

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7839 University Avenue
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • 10 Points

    Helix Counseling Associates

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4215 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • 10 Points

    Moore Darryl Phd

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Addiction Specialist Moller Lynn Lcsw-Tptnt Cnslng

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4700 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Pamela M Badger

    Pamela M Badger

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8080 La Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Badger Pamela M Mfcc

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8080 La Mesa Boulevard Suite 210
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Baratta Peter M Lcsw

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7777 Alvarado Road
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Bennett Kate Marriage Family Child Counselor

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5480 Baltimore Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Brown Susan H LCSW

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4700 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Christian Counseling Services Of San Diego

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Cotton Ian MFCC

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4700 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Counseling & Behavioral Specials A Family Cnslng Crp

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5575 Lake Park Way
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Counseling Ministries

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard Suite 202
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Dennis Donna MFT

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Drouilhet Michael Lcsw MFCC

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8318 University Avenue
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Family Care Consultants

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5480 Baltimore Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Griffin Ronald W Phd Lcsw MFCC

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8318 University Avenue
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Henegar Richard J Phd MFCC

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Henegar Sharon Lcsw

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Hittle Gary D Phd

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5185 Comanche Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Hubbard Gary F Mfcc

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4215 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Hummel Sherry MFCC

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5480 Baltimore Drive Suite 213
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Jaime Evelina LCSW

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Kamen Hugh F Phd

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7777 Alvarado Road
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • KIA Dr Sakashi

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5680 Lake Murray Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Knapp Noreen MFT

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • LA Mesa Counceling

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8058 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • LA Mesa Family Counseling

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5480 Baltimore Drive Suite 213
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • LA Mesa Psychology Center

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5680 Lake Murray Boulevard Suite A
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Lilyquist Linda L MFT

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4817 Palm Avenue
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Macy Peggy Lcsw

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4700 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Margie Martin

    Margie Martin

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5575 Lake Park Way, Suite 114
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Mehlhop Sondra Phd

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    7863 La Mesa Boulevard
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Positive Change Counseling Center, Marriage and Family Therapists

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    5480 Baltimore Drive #250
    la mesa, CA 91942
  • Elaine M. Quattro

    Elaine M. Quattro

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4215 Spring St
    La Mesa, CA 91944
  • Rickards Kristine LCSW

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    8318 University Avenue
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Thayer Cynthia LCSW

    Distance: 3.98 mi
    4700 Spring Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941

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