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  • Counseling Center

    Distance: 26.87 mi
    7 Tokeneke Road
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Darien Family Center

    Distance: 26.87 mi
    972 Post Road
    Darien, CT 06820
  • Marcia Geller

    Marcia Geller

    Distance: 26.99 mi
    223 Red Fox Road
    Stamford, CT 06903
  • Home Companion Program Of Jewish Family Service

    Distance: 26.99 mi
    111 Prospect Street
    Stamford, CT 06901
  • Pucci-Steele Cynthia Lpc

    Distance: 26.99 mi
    666 Glenbrook Road
    Stamford, CT 06906
  • B M S Inc

    Distance: 27.69 mi
    78 Orchard Street
    Cos Cob, CT 06807
  • Root Kevin Csw

    Distance: 27.69 mi
    132 East Putnam Avenue
    Cos Cob, CT 06807
  • Michelle Peacock, PhD
    580 Points

    Michelle Peacock, PhD

    Michelle Peacock PHD LLC
    Distance: 28.3 mi
    522 E Putnam Avenue, 2nd Floor
    522 E Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Family Centers

    Distance: 28.3 mi
    40 Arch Street
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Marsha Glazer

    Marsha Glazer

    Distance: 28.3 mi
    270 Greenwich Ave.
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Greenwich Counseling Center

    Distance: 28.3 mi
    254 East Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Mead Counseling Center

    Distance: 28.3 mi
    139 Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Linda Schlapfer

    Linda Schlapfer

    Distance: 28.3 mi
    200 Railroad Avnue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Joanna Gould Whitcup

    Joanna Gould Whitcup

    Distance: 28.3 mi
    37 Arch Street
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Family Services of Westchester Inc

    Distance: 28.45 mi
    1 Gateway Plaza
    Port Chester, NY 10573
  • Children's Consultation Service

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    617 Baldwin Place
    Mamaroneck, NY 10543
  • Community Counseling Center

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    234 Stanley Avenue
    Mamaroneck, NY 10543
  • Futterman Carol CSW

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    620 Orienta Avenue
    Mamaroneck, NY 10543
  • Green Peter

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    921 West Boston Post Road
    Mamaroneck, NY 10543
  • -10 Points

    Levy Mark PhD

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    1600 Harrison Avenue
    Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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    585 North Barry Avenue
    Mamaroneck, NY 10543

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