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  • 10 Points

    Odyssey Family Counseling Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3578 South Fulton Avenue
    Atlanta, GA 30354
  • 10 Points

    Village Of St Joseph Counseling

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1961 North Druid Hills Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30329
  • A Center For Relationship Therapy

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    2801 Druid Chase Ste 295
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Abortion Alternatives

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3424 Hardee Avenue
    Atlanta, GA 30341
  • ACTINGBAC- Inc.

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3540 North Camp Creek Pkwy # C-2
    Atlanta, GA 30331
  • Adams Ed LaVance

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1164 Milmar Dr Nw
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Adams Susan G

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    164 Milmar Drive Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Adkins Judi Ingram Ms LPC

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    92 Whitlock Avenue
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Aerolator Systems Inc

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3465 Jones Ferry Lane
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Atlanta Advance Planning

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4550 Peachtree Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30319
  • Atlanta Associates For Psychotherapy

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    2996 Grandview Avenue Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30305
  • Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4536 Barclay Drive # A
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Atlanta Center For Short Term Psychotherapy

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1758 Century Boulevard Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30345
  • Atlanta Counseling & Evaluation Svcs

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1902 Macy Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Atlanta Counseling Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody R Suite C101
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Atlanta Professional Counseling Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1344 East Cobb Drive Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Balog Sheila A PhD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1601 South Cedar Street
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Bean Pies

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    2947 East Point Street
    Atlanta, GA 30344
  • Berg Ernestine MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Bethany Christian Services

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    6645 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Birthright USA Inc

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3424 Hardee Avenue
    Atlanta, GA 30341
  • Bordeaux Abigail Doggett Medical LMFT

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    Virginia Highlands
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Bryan Lisa C Lpc

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4530 South Berkeley Lake Road Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Buchanan Linda P PhD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4536 Barclay Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Carlin E Susan PhD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1074 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE,
    Atlanta, GA 30306
  • Center For Counseling Services

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1847 Peeler Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Center For Growth Inc

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3475 Lenox Road Northeast Suite 465
    Atlanta, GA 30326
  • Covenant Counseling & Family Resource Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    2219 Scenic Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Curtis Sharon MD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    6111 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Davidson Somerville Group

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4501 Circle 75 Parkway Southeast
    Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Duncan Frances Ms RN

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    5775 Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30342
  • East Cobb Family Counseling Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4994 Lower Rswl Road
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Families First

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1105 West Peachtree Street Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Family Outreach Empowerment Services

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    2459 Barge Road Southwest
    Atlanta, GA 30331
  • Family Ties Inc

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1900 The Exchange Southeast
    Atlanta, GA 30339
  • Licia Freeman

    Licia Freeman

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3520 Piedmont Road
    suite 330
    Atlanta, GA 30305
  • Andrew H. Gee

    Andrew H. Gee

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3626 Peachtree Road NE
    Atlanta, GA 30326
  • Georgia Campaign For Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    100 Auburn Avenue Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Gonzales James L PhD

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    5435 Sugarloaf Parkway Northwest
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Peter J. Gorday

    Peter J. Gorday

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    41 Lenox Pointe NE
    Atlanta, GA 30324
  • Greater Christ Temple Holiness Church

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    914 Cherokee Ave Se
    Atlanta, GA 30315
  • Griffin Torri Phd

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    6111C Peachtree Dunwoody R
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Jesse M. Harris

    Jesse M. Harris

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    675 Seminole Avenue NE, Suite 107
    Atlanta, GA 30307
  • Huggins Doris Phd Pc Psychologist

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    2878 Five Forks Trickum R
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Hughes Psychological Services

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    3915 Cascade Road Southwest
    Atlanta, GA 30331
  • Ibad-Ur-Rahmam

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1580 Bells Ferry Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Jewish Family & Career Services

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Johnson Cathryn B Lcsw

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1895 Phoenix Boulevard
    Atlanta, GA 30349
  • Kapphahn Patricia Ms Lpc

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1847 Peeler Road
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Lesbian Individual & Couples CO Cnslng SRV

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    881 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30306

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