Nearby Cities

Morrow (6.65 mi)
Jonesboro (7.09 mi)
Mcdonough (7.9 mi)
Lithonia (13.77 mi)
Fayetteville (14.35 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30281 (6) (1.34 mi)
30236 (3) (5.39 mi)
30260 (1) (6.07 mi)
30253 (6) (7.4 mi)
30034 (2) (10.18 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

Marriage & Family Therapist Stockbridge, GA

Find

Marriage & Family Therapists

In Your Area
Enter or

Marriage & Family Therapist Stockbridge, GA

Find a Marriage and Family Therapist near Stockbridge, GA to help with family or relationship issues.

Results for Stockbridge, GA

  • The Link Counseling Center

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    348 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30328
  • White Ramana T Lcsw

    Distance: 16.7 mi
    4994 Lower Roswel Road Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Family Services

    Distance: 18.6 mi
    5616 Redan Road
    Stone Mountain, GA 30088
  • Fold The-Young Citizens Association

    Distance: 18.6 mi
    5958 Memorial Drive
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Tate Sarah Ms Lpc Lmft

    Distance: 18.6 mi
    1000 Main Street
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Vescovo Kim Ms LPC LMFT RPT

    Distance: 18.6 mi
    1000 Main Street
    Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • 10 Points

    Touch Of Healing Counseling Center

    Distance: 20.63 mi
    2000 West McIntosh Road
    Griffin, GA 30223
  • Biobehavioral & Family Psychology Services

    Distance: 20.63 mi
    220C West College Street
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Christie Hugh A PhD

    Distance: 20.63 mi
    220 West College Street Suite C
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Daniel Mary LPC

    Distance: 20.63 mi
    222 Meriwether Street
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • First Assembly Of God - Griffin Christian Academy- Ofc

    Distance: 20.63 mi
    2000 West McIntosh Road
    Griffin, GA 30223
  • Georgia Association for Play Therapy

    Distance: 21.46 mi
    4893 Lavista Road
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Herring Bill Lcsw

    Distance: 21.46 mi
    2127 Vistadale Court
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Sprunk Post Trudy

    Distance: 21.46 mi
    4893 Lavista Road
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • The Life Line

    Distance: 21.46 mi
    1979 Lakeside Parkway
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Tucker Center for Personal Growth

    Distance: 21.46 mi
    4893 Lavista Road
    Tucker, GA 30084
  • Center For Family Psychiatry Inc

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    105 Greencastle Road
    Tyrone, GA 30290
  • 10 Points

    Covington Counseling & Wellness Center

    Distance: 21.81 mi
    8218 Hazelbrand Road Northeast
    Covington, GA 30014
  • Thompson Horn & Vrochopoulos

    Distance: 21.81 mi
    2107 Emory Street Northwest
    Covington, GA 30014
  • Vrochopoulos Sam PhD

    Distance: 21.81 mi
    2107 Emory Street Northwest
    Covington, GA 30014
  • Wibell Peter O Medlpc

    Distance: 21.81 mi
    8218 Hazelbrand Road Northeast
    Covington, GA 30014
  • Bolton L Brooks PhD

    Distance: 24.76 mi
    2914 Macon Road
    Orchard Hill, GA 30266
  • Carlin Richard Md Pc

    Distance: 24.88 mi
    2347 Lenora Church Road
    Snellville, GA 30078
  • -10 Points

    McIntyre Thomas J Phd

    Distance: 24.88 mi
    2219 Scenic Drive
    Snellville, GA 30078
  • Paraclete Counseling Service

    Distance: 24.9 mi
    252 Seavy Street
    Senoia, GA 30276
  • Judy McMillan 20 Points

    Judy McMillan

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    3050 Atlanta Road
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • 10 Points

    Winship Linda Lcsw

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    1260 Concord Road Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Cook Kenneth B LCSW

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    1260 Concord Road Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Cook Sharon H Lcsw Bcd

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    1260 Concord Road Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Cooper Psychological Services

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    3188 Atlanta Road Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Currie John Stuart PhD

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    4015 South Cobb Drive Southeast Suite 220
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Fine- Mindy- M.D.

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    1675 Cumberland Parkway Ste 106
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • French Christopher MD

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    3949 South Cobb Drive Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • McMillan, Judy, Ed.S, LMFT, LPC

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    3050 Atlanta Road
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Michael S McGarry PhD

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    4015 South Cobb Drive Southeast Suite 1
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Northside Psychological Services

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    3969 South Cobb Drive Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Stewart Merrilee L Lcsw Bcd

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    1260 Concord Road Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Zelley Sandra Lcsw

    Distance: 28.48 mi
    4015 South Cobb Drive Southeast
    Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Locascio Barbara Lcsw

    Distance: 28.99 mi
    2037 Rosebud Road
    Grayson, GA 30017
  • Aleah Morrow Lpc

    Distance: 29.57 mi
    2710 Jefferson Street
    Austell, GA 30168
  • Purpose Inc

    Distance: 29.57 mi
    5655 Austell Powder Springs Road
    Austell, GA 30106
  • Saltzman David Phd

    Distance: 30 mi
    1515 Westfork Drive
    Lithia Springs, GA 30122

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