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  • Carole Bergen 30 Points

    Carole Bergen

    Distance: 8.26 mi
    9814 Harborview Place
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Ned David Bratspis

    Ned David Bratspis

    Distance: 8.26 mi
    3019 Judson St., Suite C
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Kimberly D. Green

    Kimberly D. Green

    Distance: 8.26 mi
    3309 56th St. NW, Suite 101
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Jennifer Knight, MA MFT 330 Points

    Jennifer Knight, MA MFT

    11 years
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    1011 E. Main #450
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Lori Sanders, LMFT
    300 Points

    Lori Sanders, LMFT

    Strong Foundation Strong Family
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    310 North Meridian
    Suite 209
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Presbyterian Counseling Service

    Distance: 8.49 mi
    412 West Pioneer
    Puyallup, WA 98371
  • Geoff Piper, Counselor
    450 Points

    Geoff Piper, Counselor

    Grief Counseling, Individual & Relationship Counseling
    Distance: 9.38 mi
    Contact for Address Information
    Steilacoom, WA 98388
  • Gaaren Anderson -20 Points

    Gaaren Anderson

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    515 M St NE
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Anderson Gaaren Lmft

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Apple Parenting Program

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    1102 J Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Auburn Youth Resources Ayr

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    816 F Street Southeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Children's Home Society of Washington - Auburn

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    4338 Auburn Way North
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Couples' Coaching by Therapy Ingration Practices

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Encouragement Counseling Services

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Plateau Professional Counseling

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    18325 Southeast 384th
    Auburn, WA 98092
  • Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    2704 I Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Washburn Richard PhD

    Distance: 10.79 mi
    515 M Street Northeast
    Auburn, WA 98002
  • Bozena T. Marcinczyk 10 Points

    Bozena T. Marcinczyk

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    19340 Occidental Avenue S.
    Des Moines, WA 98148
  • Joyce A. Elijah

    Joyce A. Elijah

    Distance: 11.71 mi
    700 S. 282nd Street, Apt 741
    Des Moines, WA 98198
  • Full Circle Wellness Center

    Distance: 13.45 mi
    18017 Vashon Highway Southwest
    Vashon, WA 98070
  • Vashon Youth And Family Services

    Distance: 13.45 mi
    20110 Vashon HWY SW
    Vashon, WA 98070
  • Meg White

    Meg White

    Distance: 13.45 mi
    18913 Vashon Highway SW
    Vashon, WA 98070
  • Elderkin Pamela MA

    Distance: 14.73 mi
    Po Box 826
    Lakebay, WA 98349
  • Knoepfler Daniel M

    Distance: 15.69 mi
    14249 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest
    Burien, WA 98166
  • 10 Points

    Highline Counseling Center

    Distance: 17.51 mi
    13030 Military Road South Suite 202
    Tukwila, WA 98168
  • William Meleney

    William Meleney

    Distance: 17.51 mi
    16300 Christensen Road
    Tukwila, WA 98188
  • Allied Family Therapy, Certified Counselor
    690 Points

    Allied Family Therapy, Certified Counselor

    Allied Family Therapy
    Distance: 19.11 mi
    4509 Talbot Rd S
    Suite 105
    Renton, WA 98055
  • Northwest Bibilical Counseling Center

    Distance: 19.11 mi
    18652 116th Avenue Southeast
    Renton, WA 98058
  • 20 Points

    Brown Cathy Mc LMHC

    Distance: 21.49 mi
    2355 Griffin Avenue
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Tomlinson- Vickie

    Distance: 21.49 mi
    1505 Lafromboise
    Enumclaw, WA 98022
  • Tender Moments LLC

    Distance: 22.77 mi
    9111 346th Street South Suite STE
    Yelm, WA 98597
  • April Christine Slocum, Psychotherapist - Counselor
    410 Points

    April Christine Slocum, Psychotherapist - Counselor

    Glory Psychotherapy - April Christine Slocum, MA, LMFTA, MAOL, CMHS, MHP
    Distance: 23.33 mi
    677 Woodland Square Loop, SE
    D4
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Chuck Bates Ms Lmhc

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    4044 15th Avenue Southeast
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Damon Counseling Services

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    4438 Pacific Avenue Southeast
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Fairbrook David L Md

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    4044 15th Avenue Southeast
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • James Faust & Associates Pllc

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    677 Woodland Square Loop
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Marston Randy MA

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    677 Woodland Square Loop
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • The Marston Center

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    677 Woodland Square Loop
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • The Right Step Inc

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    8th Avenue Southeast
    Lacey, WA 98509
  • Vandenberg Robert D Md

    Distance: 23.33 mi
    4044 15th Avenue Southeast
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • Abundant Life Foursquare Church

    Distance: 23.43 mi
    5610 Kitsap Way
    Bremerton, WA 98312
  • McLemore Douglas R M Div

    Distance: 23.43 mi
    9125 Central Valley Road
    Bremerton, WA 98311
  • Weinstein Louise

    Distance: 23.43 mi
    9125 Central Valley Road Northwest
    Bremerton, WA 98311
  • Dr. Denita Benyshek, PhD
    570 Points

    Dr. Denita Benyshek, PhD

    Heal and Grow!
    Distance: 24.27 mi
    7650 SE 27th ST
    Suite 503
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
  • Ali  Clark, LMHCA
    300 Points

    Ali Clark, LMHCA

    Midbar Therapy, PLLC
    Distance: 24.95 mi
    5400 California Ave, SW
    Suite C
    Seattle, WA 98136
  • Shelley Morin, LMFTA
    300 Points

    Shelley Morin, LMFTA

    Shelley Morin Counseling
    Distance: 24.95 mi
    2800 East Madison St
    Seattle, WA 98112
  • Andrea Martinez, MS, LMFT
    200 Points

    Andrea Martinez, MS, LMFT

    Psychotherapy & Cultural Consulting
    Distance: 24.95 mi
    444 NE Ravenna Blvd ste 301
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • 120 Points

    Livingston Carolyn Libbey PhD

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    6534 4th Ave NE
    Suite 102
    Seattle, WA 98115
  • Diane Sewell, PhD 110 Points

    Diane Sewell, PhD

    Alpha Wellness Services
    Distance: 24.95 mi
    2809 SW 171st ST
    Seattle, WA 98166
  • Irene Michon, MA, LMHC 110 Points

    Irene Michon, MA, LMHC

    Michon Irene MA
    Distance: 24.95 mi
    753 North 35th Street
    310
    Seattle, WA 98103

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