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  • Elizabeth Gessel

    Elizabeth Gessel

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 310
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Lynelle Goodreau

    Lynelle Goodreau

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    15300 Ventura Boulevard
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Judith H. Harte -10 Points

    Judith H. Harte

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    14472 Dickens Street
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Melanie Brown Kroon

    Melanie Brown Kroon

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    13400 Riverside Drive, Suite #318
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Eve Ray

    Eve Ray

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    15300 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 403
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Veda Sande

    Veda Sande

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    15130 Ventura Boulevard
    312
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Matthew Seidman

    Matthew Seidman

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    13384 Contour Drive
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  • Barbara Swenson

    Barbara Swenson

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    4419 Van Nuys Boulevard
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Kris Tepelmann

    Kris Tepelmann

    Distance: 9.06 mi
    15300 Ventura Blvd
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Paul Brogan, MFT
    670 Points

    Paul Brogan, MFT

    Paul Brogan, MFT
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16661 Ventura Blvd.,
    Suite 520
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Ayana Rose, LMFT
    210 Points

    Ayana Rose, LMFT

    Wilshire Valley Therapy Centers
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    15720 Ventura Blvd.
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Brett Richards, M.A., MFT 200 Points

    Brett Richards, M.A., MFT

    Counseling and Therapy
    For Individuals, Couples, and Family
    I Help People Live Happier, More Satisfying Lives!
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16255 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 806
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Heidi Serbin, LMFT 200 Points

    Heidi Serbin, LMFT

    Serbin Heidi C LMFT
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    15720 Ventura Boulevard Suite
    416
    Encino, CA 91416
  • Stephen  Mardell 140 Points

    Stephen Mardell

    Stephen Mardell, MFT
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5535 Balboa Boulevard
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Ayana Rose, LMFT 100 Points

    Ayana Rose, LMFT

    Ayana Rose, LMFT
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    15720 Ventura Blvd.
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Lynn Ingber, M.A.,M.F.T. 100 Points

    Lynn Ingber, M.A.,M.F.T.

    Community Psychological Services
    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16055 Ventura Blvd, #728
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Elisa Willits-Spolin, LMFT 100 Points

    Elisa Willits-Spolin, LMFT

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16260 Ventura Boulevard, Ste. 415
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Iris Nathaniel 30 Points

    Iris Nathaniel

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16861 Ventura Boulevard
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Lola J. Haag 10 Points

    Lola J. Haag

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16550 Ventura Boulevard
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Rachel A. Bernstein -10 Points

    Rachel A. Bernstein

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16255 Ventura Blvd., Suite 806
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Charlyne Gelt

    Charlyne Gelt

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16055 Ventura Blvd.
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Robert Jaffe

    Robert Jaffe

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    15720 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 520
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Bonnie Katz, MFT

    Bonnie Katz, MFT

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16550 Ventura Blvd., Suite 405A
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Karen Kenney

    Karen Kenney

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    6345 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 212
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Miriam Koenig

    Miriam Koenig

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5535 Balboa Boulevard
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Laurie Levine

    Laurie Levine

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    15720 Ventura Blvd
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Sheryl L Matheny

    Sheryl L Matheny

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16055 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1020
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Linda Palius

    Linda Palius

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    17547 Ventura Blvd.
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Eileen Pola

    Eileen Pola

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16663 Morrison St
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Bonnie Rose

    Bonnie Rose

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5535 Balboa Blvd, Ste. 206
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Elaine Rosenson

    Elaine Rosenson

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5535 Balboa Blvd., Suite 204
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Linda Seidman

    Linda Seidman

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5535 Balboa Boulevard, Suite #204
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Maureen Serra

    Maureen Serra

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5535 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 104
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Michele Sherman

    Michele Sherman

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16633 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1212
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Sprigel Tamara M Mft

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16858 Clark Street
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Niles D. Willits

    Niles D. Willits

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    16260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite # 415
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Ellen Zimmerman

    Ellen Zimmerman

    Distance: 9.2 mi
    5303 Yarmouth Avenue, Apartment 211
    Encino, CA 91316
  • Hirschman Jill K

    Distance: 9.42 mi
    21000 Devonshire Street Suite 111
    Chatsworth, CA 91311
  • Blanche McWane, LMFT 320 Points

    Blanche McWane, LMFT

    McWane, Ms. Blanche R.
    Distance: 9.53 mi
    116 North Robertson Blvd.
    806
    Studio City, CA 90048
  • Dan Drake, MFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS
    300 Points

    Dan Drake, MFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS

    Dan Drake, MFT, LPCC
    Distance: 9.53 mi
    11712 Moorpark St., Ste. 111
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Aaron Terry K MFCC

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    11712 Moorpark Street
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Braver Angela Lcsw

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    12854 Moorpark Street
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Erin T. Childs

    Erin T. Childs

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    11650 Riverside Drive, Suite 7
    Studio City, CA 91602
  • Coldwater Counseling Center

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    4419 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Caroline Conley -20 Points

    Caroline Conley

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    12444 Ventura Blvd., # 208
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Front Jerome Ma Mfcc

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    12456 Ventura Boulevard
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Steven Galipeau

    Steven Galipeau

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    4419 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Suite. E
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Galipeau Steven Ma Mfcc

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    4419 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Gessel Elizabeth Mft

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    11712 Moorpark Street
    Studio City, CA 91604
  • Sandra Kagan

    Sandra Kagan

    Distance: 9.53 mi
    12400 Ventura Blvd
    Studio City, CA 91604

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