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  • Capelli Catherine Phd

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    745 South Church Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • Guidance Center

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    118 North Church Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • Hagood Thomas PhD

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    745 South Church Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • Hope Center

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    714 West Main Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Hughes & Associates

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    232 Heritage Park Drive
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Hughes Danita L Edd

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    232 Heritage Park Drive
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Master Resources Inc

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    151 Heritage Park Drive Suite 203
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Master Resources Inc

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    151 Heritage Park Drive Suite 203
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Pastoral Counseling Center of Murfreesboro

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    129 East Main Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • Pregnancy Support Center

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    745 South Church Street Suite 801
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • Richardson Deborah Lcsw

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    2690 Memorial Boulevard
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Riddle Kathryn PhD

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    1535 West Northfield Boulevard
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • The Carpenter's House-North

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    The Hope Center Sout
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • The Guidance Center

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    434 East Bell Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • The Guidance Center

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    120 South Hancock Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • The Guidance Center - Main Office

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    118 North Church Street
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  • Ward Elliott Phd

    Distance: 31.23 mi
    418 North Maney Avenue
    Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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