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  • A Beacon of Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    9875 Nesbit Ferry Road
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • Danielak Mary Hynes Psy D

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    314 Maxwell Road
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Epperly James

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    294 South Main Street
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • -20 Points

    Epperly Jim E Dr

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    9820 Nesbit Ferry Road
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • First Family Counceling Service

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    31 North Main Street
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Harris-Martin Andra Eds Lpc

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    3534 Old Milton Parkway
    Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Karnilow Aaron Phd Llc

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    3400 Old Milton Parkway
    Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Lichtenstein Marshal M Ed Lpc

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    1001 Cambridge Square
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Marler Valerie S PhD

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    1001 Cambridge Square
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Montalvo Cynthia Lcsw

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    12700 Century Drive
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Mount Pisgah Christian Counseling

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    9820 Nesbit Ferry Road
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • North Point Psychology LLC

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    3534 Old Milton Parkway
    Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Northside Psychological Services

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    5755 North Point Parkway
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • Paraclete Counseling Center

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    11030 Jones Bridge Road
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
  • Pursley Carol Cox PhD

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    41 Milton Avenue
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Sommer Lisa LPC

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    55 Roswell Street
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • Wolfberg Bernard B Md

    Distance: 25.9 mi
    1040 Cambridge Square Suite D
    Alpharetta, GA 30004
  • 10 Points

    Ellijay Center For Change Pc-Cheryl Keats

    Distance: 28 mi
    89 Hospital Circle
    Ellijay, GA 30540
  • Bailey Life Care Center

    Distance: 28 mi
    288 Dalton Street
    Ellijay, GA 30540
  • Family Art Therapy Center

    Distance: 28 mi
    89 Hospital Circle
    Ellijay, GA 30540
  • Ronald Beutel, D.Min.
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    Hope - Northwest Counseling
    Distance: 31.79 mi
    Walnut Creek Dr.
    Woodstock, GA 30188
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    Centerpoint & Associates

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    317 Creekstone Rdg
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Brunette David D Md

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    8910 Main Street
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Cossel Shelli Ma

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Gudger Karen B Lcsw

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    317 Creekstone Rdg
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Hertle-Jones Carola Lcsw Acsw

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    104 Mirramont Lake Drive
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Jewett Linda G Lpc

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    102 Springfield Center D
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Morley Paula C Medical Lpc

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • North Georgia Psychotherapy Services

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • North Georgia Psychotherapy Services

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Parks Elizabeth E PhD

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    7450 Highway 92
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • The Hope Center

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    9740 Main Street Suite 120
    Woodstock, GA 30188
  • Towne Lake Counseling

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    104 Mirramont Lake Drive
    Woodstock, GA 30189
  • Whitley Helen Lcsw

    Distance: 31.79 mi
    104 Mirramont Lake Drive
    Woodstock, GA 30189

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