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  • Cummings John W Cmse

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    551 Oak Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Davidson Carolyn E Phd

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    5751 Uptain Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • E A P Care Inc

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6148 Lee Highway
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Emily

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    2339 McCallie Avenue Suite 401
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • First Baptist Church Of Chattanooga - Office- School Of Fine Arts

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    401 Gateway Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37402
  • Gateway Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    401 Gateway Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37402
  • Genesis

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    3201 Brainerd Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • GM and Associates Counseling

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    127 Jordan Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Goldsmith David A PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    4066 Hixson Pike
    Chattanooga, TN 37415
  • Gracia Deborah Stanton Lcsw Laodac

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    5721 Marlin Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Gulshan Sultan MD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    620 Cherokee Boulevard
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
  • Hillner William M PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    7302 Jarnigan Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Holtkamp Sue PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1724 Verona Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Huse Janet R Lcsw ACSW

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6400 Lee Highway Suite 110
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Johnson Mental Health Center

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    420 Bell Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
  • Lawrence Wentworth

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    5721 Marlin Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Lighthouse Counseling And Life Skills Center

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    2901 Silverdale Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Long Paul C PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6400 Lee Highway
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Marcotte Cynthia Acsw Lcsw

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    101 Jordan Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Mazzei Jennifer SPE

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6400 Lee Highway
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • McGee William E EDD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1815 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • McLeod Catherine H Lcsw

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    5721 Marlin Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • New Directions Counseling Of Catholic Charities

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    859 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • New Options Counseling

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6727 Heritage Business Court
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Northside Counseling Services

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    3703 Hixson Pike
    Chattanooga, TN 37415
  • Omni Vision Inc

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1400 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Omni Vision Inc

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1400 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Opportunity House

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    859 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Partnership for Families Childrdlts of Chttnga Inc - Family Individual & Group Counse

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    225 East 8th Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37402
  • Partnership for Families Children and Adults - Family Individual and Group Counse

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1800 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Partnership for Families Childrnd Adlts Cnslng Center

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1800 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Pendergrass Thomas M Rn PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6400 Lee Highway
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Philpott James L Reverend

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    600 Georgia Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37402
  • Plaza Counseling Associates

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    2339 McCallie Avenue Suite 401
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Powell Denise C CEAP

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    101 Jordan Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Pruiett James S PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    113 Stringer Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
  • Ragan Bud LCSW

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    5721 Marlin Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Ragan Bud Mssw Lcsw

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    5721 Marlin Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Reflections Inc

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    4827 Highway 58 Suite F
    Chattanooga, TN 37416
  • Relationship Therapy Center

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    7302 Jarnigan Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Richardson Diane M Ed

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    604 Black Street
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
  • Robinson Connie M LCSW

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    201 Frazier Avenue Suite J
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
  • Rose David A PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    6148 Lee Highway
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Sherbak Jan F Psyd

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    4066 Hixson Pike
    Chattanooga, TN 37415
  • Sikes Gail M PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    127 Jordan Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Silverdale Baptist Church - Family Life Ministry Center

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    2901 Silverdale Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Solovey David A PhD

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    7302 Jarnigan Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Something More

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1724 Verona Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Spalding Jay Phd

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    2339 McCallie Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • Tamarisk

    Distance: 24.28 mi
    4501 Webb Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37416

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