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  • Denise Butler-Foley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 210 Points

    Denise Butler-Foley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Butler-Foley Denise MA, LMFT
    Distance: 22.4 mi
    100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
    Suite 225
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Jeffrey Millstone, MFT
    200 Points

    Jeffrey Millstone, MFT

    counseling & therapy
    Distance: 22.4 mi
    4055 Thosand Oaks Blvd.
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Dawn Michael, MFT
    200 Points

    Dawn Michael, MFT

    Marriage counseling
    Distance: 22.4 mi
    westlake blvd
    thousand oaks, CA 91362
  • Jacquie Z. Randall 50 Points

    Jacquie Z. Randall

    Distance: 22.4 mi
    25 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 204
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
  • Bruria Alon 20 Points

    Bruria Alon

    Distance: 22.4 mi
    555 St. Charles Drive
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Conejo Valley Women's Resource Center

    Distance: 22.4 mi
    1459 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd-Bldg E
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
  • Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT

    Diana Dowds, MFT - The Help Shop
    Distance: 22.68 mi
    461 West Sixth Street, Suite 214
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Barbara Rock

    Barbara Rock

    Distance: 22.68 mi
    3433 S. Denison Avenue
    San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Whitney Wagner, LMFT 100 Points

    Whitney Wagner, LMFT

    Distance: 23.12 mi
    San Marino, CA 91108
  • Bethene Babcock

    Bethene Babcock

    Distance: 23.12 mi
    1625 Chelsea Rd
    San Marino, CA 91108
  • Family Service Of Long Beach - Bellflower Office- Administrative Of

    Distance: 23.46 mi
    16704 Clark Avenue
    Bellflower, CA 90706
  • Just Therapy

    Distance: 23.46 mi
    P. O. Box 172
    Bellflower, CA 90706
  • Carol Beecroft, MFT 110 Points

    Carol Beecroft, MFT

    Distance: 23.72 mi
    2532 N. Altadena Drive
    Altadena, CA 91001
  • Erin Sumner, MFT
    310 Points

    Erin Sumner, MFT

    Soul Purpose Therapy
    Distance: 23.76 mi
    2599 E. 28th Street, Suite 206
    Signal Hill, CA 90755
  • Deborah Tucker, LMFT
    300 Points

    Deborah Tucker, LMFT

    Families Counseling
    Distance: 23.96 mi
    1633 Erringer Road
    Suite 204
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Deborah Tucker, MFT 50 Points

    Deborah Tucker, MFT

    Distance: 23.96 mi
    1633 Erringer Road #204
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Lauren Huber

    Lauren Huber

    Distance: 23.96 mi
    1687 Erringer Road, Suite 106
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Laurel Fraser, LMFT

    Laurel Fraser, LMFT

    Laurel Fraser, LMFT
    Distance: 23.96 mi
    1720 E. Los Angeles Ave
    236
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Velvalee Reid

    Velvalee Reid

    Distance: 23.96 mi
    2164 Winifred St.
    Simi Valley, CA 93063
  • Kristy Schadt

    Kristy Schadt

    Distance: 23.96 mi
    1633 Erringer Road, Suite 207
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Sue White

    Sue White

    Distance: 23.96 mi
    2045 Royal Ave, Ste 210A
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Fran Ziegler

    Fran Ziegler

    Distance: 23.96 mi
    2615 Daunet Ave.
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Moshe Ben-Yosef, LMFT 150 Points

    Moshe Ben-Yosef, LMFT

    Moshe Ben-Yosef, LMFT
    Distance: 24.32 mi
    4519 North Rosemead
    Rosemead, CA 91770
  • Hua Wen

    Hua Wen

    Distance: 24.32 mi
    9353 Valley Blvd
    Rosemead, CA 91770
  • Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT
    610 Points

    Marlene Larsen, M.S., LMFT

    Therapy 4 LGBT
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    782 Pacific Ave
    782 Pacific Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90813
  • Douglas Tweedy
    300 Points

    Douglas Tweedy

    Doug Tweedy- M.A. Pastoral Counselor
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    1000 N. Studebaker Road
    CornerStone Church
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Kerttu Cantin, MFT
    300 Points

    Kerttu Cantin, MFT

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4510 East Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 210
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Erik Edler 210 Points

    Erik Edler

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    6615 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 280
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Ashley Schenkel, M.S. 100 Points

    Ashley Schenkel, M.S.

    Ashley Schenkel, M.S. MFT Intern
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4000 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 247
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • 30 Points

    Samsamy, Ms. Shala, M.A., M.F.T.

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    5500 Atherton Street Suite 416
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Sue Griffith 10 Points

    Sue Griffith

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    5855 E Naples Plaza, Suite 210
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Lisa A. Spendlove 10 Points

    Lisa A. Spendlove

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4401 Atlantic Avenue
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • Margie Bastedo -10 Points

    Margie Bastedo

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    5199 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 602
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Collins, Cathi, M.S., MFT

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    3350 East 7th Street 303
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Dave Cooper

    Dave Cooper

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    481 E Platt St
    Long Beach, CA 90805
  • Brigitte G Dutil

    Brigitte G Dutil

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4433 E. Village Road
    Long Beach, CA 90808
  • Peter Gordon

    Peter Gordon

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    3317 Colorado St
    Long Beach, CA 90814
  • His Nesting Place-Pregnancy Help Center

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    401 E Market St
    Long Beach, CA 90805
  • Jeanne Knox

    Jeanne Knox

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4000 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 204
    Long Beach, CA 90807
  • Marion Shanker

    Marion Shanker

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    2128 Tulane Ave.
    Long Beach, CA 90815
  • Michael Sherman

    Michael Sherman

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    3722 E Broadway
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Sidney Tarpinian

    Sidney Tarpinian

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    6423 E. Pacific Coast Highway
    Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Tina B. Tessina PhD- M.F.C.C.

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    Post Office Box 4883
    Long Beach, CA 90804
  • Susan Ziemer, MFT 150 Points

    Susan Ziemer, MFT

    Susan R Ziemer, MA, MFT
    Distance: 26.56 mi
    1000 Business Center Circle
    Suite #212
    Newbury Park, CA 91360
  • Buckley Geoffrey Ms Phd Mft

    Distance: 26.56 mi
    393 Rudolph Drive
    Newbury Park, CA 91320
  • Dobrin Barbara PhD

    Distance: 26.56 mi
    3537 Old Conejo Road Suite 113
    Newbury Park, CA 91320
  • Michael J. Leland 10 Points

    Michael J. Leland

    Alternative Options Counseling Center
    Distance: 26.86 mi
    17326 Edwards Road Suite A115
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Jon B Oneal, MFT 10 Points

    Jon B Oneal, MFT

    Distance: 26.86 mi
    17315 Studebaker Rd. Suite 130
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Ara Charles Counslrs

    Distance: 26.86 mi
    11010 Artesia Boulevard
    Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Geneva Erdahl

    Geneva Erdahl

    Distance: 26.86 mi
    10929 South Street, Suite 202B
    Cerritos, CA 90703

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