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  • Santee-Wateree Cmhc

    1529 Dixon Road
    Elgin, SC 29045
  • Community Care & Counseling of Camden

    Distance: 11.9 mi
    1301 Mill Street
    Camden, SC 29020
  • Family Service Center Camden

    Distance: 11.9 mi
    110 East Dekalb Street
    Camden, SC 29020
  • Nancy Smith, Director
    410 Points

    Nancy Smith, Director

    Live Oak Counseling Center
    Distance: 18.11 mi
    600 King Street
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Joseph Boland, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    300 Points

    Joseph Boland, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    Assessment & Counseling Services
    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1024 Wildewood Centre Drive
    A
    Columbia, SC 29229
  • Samer Touma, PhD
    260 Points

    Samer Touma, PhD

    Touma Samer G Phd Dapa PhD
    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2113 Adams Grove
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • 40 Points

    Laney Sterling

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1829 Marion Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • 20 Points

    Personal Growth & Family Guidance Center

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1328 Richland Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • 10 Points

    Montgomery Bonnie J Phd

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1528 Blanding Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Abh-Associates in Behaviorial Health

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2113 Adams Grove
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Adkins Harold P Counselor

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    26 Office Park Court
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Agape Counseling Services

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    5000 Thurmond Mall Suite 115
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Alber Annette M PhD

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    914 Richland Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Alexander Bunny Dr

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    600 King Street
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Arave Jane MA LPC

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    10248 Two Notch Road
    Columbia, SC 29229
  • AULL Manor Luthern Family Services

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    4240 Timberlane Drive
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Austin Barbara J W Lisw Cp MSW

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1328 Richland Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Barnabas Medical-Behavioral Healthcare

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    3790 Fernandina Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Beaver Nancy C MSW ACSW LISW CP

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1703 Richland Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Bergmann Lawrence H PhD

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1811 Bull Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Berkey Paula M MA

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    900 Saint Andrews Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Blake Gordon Mrc Lpci

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1821 Pickens Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Boland Janet U Phd

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1 Harbison Way
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Boland Joseph P Phd

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1 Harbison Way
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Bolton Counseling & Consulting LLC

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    5000 Thurmond Mall
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Borom Barbara J Phd LPC LISW

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1328 Richland Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Brabham Robert Phd Psychologists

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    920 Saint Andrews Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Brown Jim MDIV MA LPC

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2611 River Drive
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Bush Melissa V PhD

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1620 Lady Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Carlson W Paul Dr Counselor

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    7349 Nursery Road
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Christian Counseling Center Of St Presbytern Chrch

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1500 Lady Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Columbia Counseling Center

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    900 Saint Andrews Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Columbia Institute for Individurrge and Family Therapy

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    7349 Nursery Road
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Counseling Services Center

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2212 Devine Street
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Cupples Carol MA

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2113 Adams Grove
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Davis Barney MD

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1903 Gadsden Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Dowling W Birt MA

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    900 Saint Andrews Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Dr Peter R Kilmann Phd MPH

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1516 Gregg Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Dr Peter R Kilmann Phd Mph

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    3000 Northeast Medical Park
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Dubose Catherine C Eds CAC LPC

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    3401 Trenholm Road
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Dunbar J David Phd

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2838 Devine Street
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Duncan Nancy Hoyt LMSW

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    600 King Street
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Evans John Dickey Dr

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1620 Lady Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Feigley Patricia MSW LISW LMF

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1530 Richland Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Fender Kimberly L MA

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    900 Saint Andrews Road
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Gerstner Glen Psyd

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    3103 Devine Street
    Columbia, SC 29205
  • Gordon Lucy Lisw LMFT

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1528 Blanding Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Haber Russell Phd ABPP

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    1816 Bull Street
    Columbia, SC 29201
  • Hadley Edwin Counselor

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    3710 Landmark Drive
    #113
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Helms Garrett Liswcp

    Distance: 18.11 mi
    2016 Assembly Street
    Columbia, SC 29201

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