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  • Martha Helms

    Martha Helms

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    516 Oakland Ave.
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Steven B. Herrmann

    Steven B. Herrmann

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    2220 Mountain Boulevard
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Ellen B. Klyce

    Ellen B. Klyce

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    525 Bellevue Ave
    Oakland, CA 94610
  • Sheila Longerbeam

    Sheila Longerbeam

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    3852 Piedmont Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Elana J. Vitek, Therapist

    Elana J. Vitek, Therapist

    Marriage & Family Therapist
    Distance: 8.36 mi
    445 Bellevue Avenue Suite 203
    Oakland, CA 94610
  • Ellen C Odza

    Ellen C Odza

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    4283 Piedmont Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Mary Owen

    Mary Owen

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    444 34th Street
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Howard Pollack

    Howard Pollack

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    4026 Piedmont Ave
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Paul E. Rammer

    Paul E. Rammer

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    2917 McClure Street
    Oakland, CA 94603
  • Ernest Saunders

    Ernest Saunders

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    4283 Piedmont Avenue, Suite F-4
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Lana Theimer

    Lana Theimer

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    5625 College Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94618
  • Craig Toonder

    Craig Toonder

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    431 30th Street, Suite 7B
    Oakland, CA 94609
  • Melvin Torly

    Melvin Torly

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    2220 Mountain Blvd., Suite 240
    Oakland, CA 94611
  • Charles Wickstrand

    Charles Wickstrand

    Distance: 8.36 mi
    1811 Brentwood Road
    Oakland, CA 94602
  • Alina Baugh, LMFT
    210 Points

    Alina Baugh, LMFT

    Alina Steinberg Baugh Psychotherapy
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    2515 Santa Clara Avenue
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Elizabeth Dandenell, MFT 110 Points

    Elizabeth Dandenell, MFT

    Psychotherapy Practice
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    2515 Santa Clara Ave
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Ann Wlad, LMFT 100 Points

    Ann Wlad, LMFT

    1956
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    2223 Santa Clara Avenue
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Marilyn G Marco 10 Points

    Marilyn G Marco

    Distance: 9.73 mi
    2241 Central Ave, Suite G
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Sinead Smyth 10 Points

    Sinead Smyth

    Distance: 9.73 mi
    2515 Santa Clara Avenue
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Isadora Alman

    Isadora Alman

    Distance: 9.73 mi
    917 Walnut Street
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Claire Marie Crosetti

    Claire Marie Crosetti

    Distance: 9.73 mi
    2245 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 200
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Sally McIntyre

    Sally McIntyre

    Distance: 9.73 mi
    620 Westline Drive
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Paulita Lasola Malay

    Paulita Lasola Malay

    Distance: 9.99 mi
    Mills Park Plaza 715 El Camino Real, # 211
    San Bruno, CA 94066
  • Tamara T. Thebert, LMFT
    900 Points

    Tamara T. Thebert, LMFT

    Berkeley Women's Psychotherapy
    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1918 Bonita Ave.
    2nd Floor
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Jamal Granick 30 Points

    Jamal Granick

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1676 Solano Avenue
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Deja Vu Clairvoyant

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1145 Solano Ave
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Allan Grill

    Allan Grill

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1035 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 5
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Joanne H

    Joanne H

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1350 Solano Avenue A
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Yvonne Mansell

    Yvonne Mansell

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1035 San Pablo Ave., Suite 5
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Horacio H. Miller

    Horacio H. Miller

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1496 Solano Avenue
    Albany, CA 94706
  • Fran Wickner

    Fran Wickner

    Distance: 10.19 mi
    1350-A Solano Avenue, Suite #4
    Albany, CA 94706
  • David Leong, LMFT
    570 Points

    David Leong, LMFT

    David Leong LMFT
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    3120 Telegraph Ave
    Suite 4
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Marie Hopper, MFT
    300 Points

    Marie Hopper, MFT

    Marriage and Family Therapist
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    925 the Alameda
    Suite #10
    Berkeley, CA 94707
  • Madison Oie, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
    300 Points

    Madison Oie, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

    MO Therapy
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2111 San Pablo Avenue
    P.O. Box 2171
    Berkeley, CA 94702
  • Orit Weksler, MFT 200 Points

    Orit Weksler, MFT

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2000 Dwight Way, Suite D
    Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Peter Carpentieri, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 190 Points

    Peter Carpentieri, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Holistic Psychotherapy
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2315 Prince Street
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Michael Korson, MFT
    110 Points

    Michael Korson, MFT

    Michael Korson, MFT
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    3120 Telegraph Ave. #4
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Jeff Cohen 100 Points

    Jeff Cohen

    Mind/Body Psychotherapy
    Distance: 10.42 mi
    Berkeley and San Francisco
    Berkeley, CA 94704
  • 100 Points

    Stolcke, Susanne, MA

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2006 Dwight Way, Suite 201
    Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Orit Weksler 60 Points

    Orit Weksler

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    3045 Telegraph Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • 50 Points

    Berkeley Massage & Self Healing Center

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    1656 University Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94703
  • David Vandevert 50 Points

    David Vandevert

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    925 The Alameda, #24
    Berkeley, CA 94707
  • 20 Points

    Kusnir Rosario Murga MFT

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2315 Prince St.
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Susan Ellen Oliver 20 Points

    Susan Ellen Oliver

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    1035 San Pablo Avenue, #5
    Berkeley, CA 94706
  • Suzanne Pregerson 10 Points

    Suzanne Pregerson

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2111 Vine Street, Suite A
    Berkeley, CA 94709
  • Sarah Ackerman

    Sarah Ackerman

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2955 Shattuck Avenue
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Carol-Ann Allen

    Carol-Ann Allen

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    925 The Alameda, Suite 10
    Berkeley, CA 94707
  • Lindsey Antin

    Lindsey Antin

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    Close to BART, UC Berkeley and highways 24/13/580
    Berkeley, CA 94705
  • Johanna Clark

    Johanna Clark

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2576 Shattuck Avenue, Office 4
    Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Jeff Cohen

    Jeff Cohen

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    2000 Dwight Way
    Berkeley, CA 94704

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