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  • Psychological Studies Institute

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    2055 Mount Paran Road Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Stefanie  Speanburg, LCSW

    Stefanie Speanburg, LCSW

    Psychotherapy
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    1350 Spring St Suite 225
    Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Rahman Kaleem Lpc

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    5 Concourse Parkway Northeast Suite 3000
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Reid Susan B Lcsw

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Russ Jean Lpc

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    1996 Cliff Valley Way Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Sandra Hutton PhD

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    2520 Windy Hill
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Beatrice A Santelli

    Beatrice A Santelli

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    3006 Clairmont Rd., NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329
  • Smith-Barnes Amy Psyd

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    2300 Peachford Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Pat Stogner

    Pat Stogner

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    1827 Powers Ferry Road, Building 24, Suite 300
    Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Summit Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    9855 Nesbit Ferry Road
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • The Link Counseling Center

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    348 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • White Ramana T Lcsw

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4994 Lower Roswel Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Family Services

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    5616 Redan Road
    Stone Mountain, GA 30088
  • Fold The-Young Citizens Association

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    5958 Memorial Drive
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Tate Sarah Ms Lpc Lmft

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1000 Main Street
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Vescovo Kim Ms LPC LMFT RPT

    Distance: 24.69 mi
    1000 Main Street
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Paraclete Counseling Service

    Distance: 25.24 mi
    252 Seavy Street
    Senoia, GA 30276

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