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  • 10 Points

    North Atlanta Counseling Services

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • 10 Points

    Stokes Skeet Charles A Ms Lmft

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Allison Elizbeth Ms Ncc

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Atlanta North Center For Change

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    490 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Balanced Life Christian Counseling

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    980 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Miriam R Bellamy

    Miriam R Bellamy

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    1014 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Bogartz Barbara Ms Lpc

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    490 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Day Robin LPC

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    490 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Ford-Digman Nancy Ms Lpc Ncc

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    14 Norcross Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Fordham Cheryl Ceap

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    1014 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Alan A Garrison

    Alan A Garrison

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    10933 Crabapple Road
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Gay Mary F Lpc

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    490 Sun Valley Drive Suite 205
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Highlands Program

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    500 Sun Valley Drive Suite B4
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Laura Imperial

    Laura Imperial

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    700 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Laura Imperial LMFT

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    700 Old Roswell Lakes Park
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Lauria Edward C Ms LMFT

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Michael L Lawwill

    Michael L Lawwill

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    1014 Canton St.
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Mannix Daniel N Lcsw

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    980 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • McConaghie Family Counseling

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    580 West Crossville Road Suite 203
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Moeller Fred T & Associates

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    804 Bombay Lane
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Roberts Doris Parker Lcsw Bcd

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    11205 Alpharetta Highway Suite E2
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Schrader Gene Medical Lft

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • SIWY James M Phd Marriage Counselor

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • The Center For Integrative Therapy

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    1055 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • The Center For Psychotherapy And Healing Arts

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    1014 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • The Roswell Therapy Group

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Trussel Daniel Dr

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    980 Canton Street
    Roswell, GA 30075
  • Wellspring Counseling

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    700 Old Roswell Lakes Park
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Windham Lorie Ms LPC

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    555 Sun Valley Drive
    Roswell, GA 30076
  • Alpha Hope Counseling Inc

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    54 Lumpkin Campground R Suite 100
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Dawson County Rehabilitation Center

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    5959 Highway 53 East Suite 200
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Family Connection Center

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    Highway 9 North
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Motherhood Factory Outlet

    Distance: 21.78 mi
    Prime Outlet Mall
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Georgia Association for Play Therapy

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    4893 Lavista Road
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Herring Bill Lcsw

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    2127 Vistadale Court
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Sprunk Post Trudy

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    4893 Lavista Road
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • The Life Line

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    1979 Lakeside Parkway
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Tucker Center for Personal Growth

    Distance: 22.06 mi
    4893 Lavista Road
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Family Services

    Distance: 23.59 mi
    5616 Redan Road
    Stone Mountain, GA 30088
  • Fold The-Young Citizens Association

    Distance: 23.59 mi
    5958 Memorial Drive
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Tate Sarah Ms Lpc Lmft

    Distance: 23.59 mi
    1000 Main Street
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Vescovo Kim Ms LPC LMFT RPT

    Distance: 23.59 mi
    1000 Main Street
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Stresscare Inc

    Distance: 24.71 mi
    2610 Highway 129 North
    Jefferson, GA 30549
  • BRENDA SATURDAY, MA,  LMFT
    370 Points

    BRENDA SATURDAY, MA, LMFT

    MARRIAGECARE & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
    Distance: 25.36 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
    Bldg C Suite 202
    Sandy Springs, GA 30328
  • Chuck Jenkins, Psy.D. 150 Points

    Chuck Jenkins, Psy.D.

    Kennridge Psychological Associates
    Distance: 25.36 mi
    6065 Roswell Road
    Suite 725
    Sandy Springs, GA 30328
  • Center for Human Relations

    Distance: 25.36 mi
    5 Concourse Parkway
    Sandy Springs, GA 30328
  • First Baptist Church

    Distance: 28.02 mi
    202 McDaniel Street
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • The Monroe Counseling Center

    Distance: 28.02 mi
    202 McDaniel Street
    Monroe, GA 30655
  • 20 Points

    Harwell Patricia R Mn Lmft

    Distance: 29.17 mi
    315 West Ponce De Leon Avenue
    Decatur, GA 30030
  • 10 Points

    Trinity Counseling And Consulting

    Distance: 29.17 mi
    4319 Covington Highway
    Decatur, GA 30035

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