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  • Richard Rein, Ph.D.
    420 Points

    Richard Rein, Ph.D.

    Relationship Resources
    Distance: 11.85 mi
    62 Derby Street
    Suite 6
    Hingham, MA 02043
  • Bethanne Nolan, Psychotherapist 310 Points

    Bethanne Nolan, Psychotherapist

    Distance: 11.85 mi
    1 Derby Street
    2nd Floor
    Hingham, MA 02044
  • Miller Nelda L Counselor

    Distance: 11.85 mi
    37 Derby Street
    Hingham, MA 02043
  • Mary Baures

    Distance: 13.48 mi
    657 Essex Green
    Peabody, MA 01960
  • Danielle Luhrs, LMT 100 Points

    Danielle Luhrs, LMT

    Massage by Danielle
    Distance: 13.56 mi
    A Cut Beyon Salon, 51 Mazzeo Drive
    Randolph, MA 02368
  • Advocates Inc

    Distance: 13.56 mi
    1189 North Main Street
    Randolph, MA 02368
  • New Life Counseling & Wellness Center

    Distance: 13.56 mi
    324 North Main Street
    Randolph, MA 02368
  • Berman Marc

    Distance: 13.79 mi
    30 Springdale Avenue
    Dover, MA 02030
  • 20 Points

    Segal Madeline Social Worker

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    6 Norman Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • All About Health

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    214 Derby Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Counseling Associates

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    6 Norman Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Family Psychological Associates

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    564 Loring Avenue
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Flynn Charles S

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    98 Washington Square
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Gennaco Vincent J Psychologist

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    6 Norman Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Health & Education Services Inc - Out-Patient Sites

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    162 Federal Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Hewitt Nancy Psychotherapist

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    70 Washington Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Independent Living Center Of The N Shr & Cpe Ann

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    27 Congress Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • IZEN Cheryl Aprn BC

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    214 Derby Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Rachelle L Goldberg, LMFT

    Rachelle L Goldberg, LMFT

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    1 Salem Green Suite 400
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Levenson Joyce E Psychotherapist

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    70 Washington Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • McKee Eileen Psychotherapist

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    30 Church Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Oppenheimer Edgar O MD

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    57 Highland Avenue
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Pediatric Neurology Center at NR Children's Hospital

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    57 Highland Avenue
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Platte Roxcy Psychotherapist

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    204 Lafayette Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Reczycki Marguerita

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    214 Derby Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Sacks Renee J

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    8 Front Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Schodlatz Susan Aprn Pc

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    387 Essex Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Sontz Risa Psychotherapist

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    204 Lafayette Street
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Therapeutic Counseling

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    284 Washington
    Salem, MA 01970
  • Thornton Candace Licsw

    Distance: 13.89 mi
    84 Highland Avenue
    Salem, MA 01970
  • 10 Points

    Marblehead Counseling Center

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    66 Clifton Avenue
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • 8 Chestnut Street Counseling Associates

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    8 Chestnut Street
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Abbot Counseling

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    2 Gingerbread Hill
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Associated Therapist Finder Service

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    24 Watson Street
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Counseling Information Assistanrl Srvce Of The Nrt

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    2 Phillips Street
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Drug Problems Hot Line

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    66 Clifton Avenue
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Goldberg Rachelle L

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    3 Community Road
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Growth & Learning Center

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    66 Clifton Avenue
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Heckler John

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    84 Pleasant Street
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Marblehead Eco Farm

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    27 Gregory Street
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Ouellette Marie

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    118 Pleasant Street
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Partnering Solutions- LLC

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    66 Clifton Avenue
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Schaier ARON H Psychologist

    Distance: 14.2 mi
    21 Brookhouse Drive
    Marblehead, MA 01945
  • Alan Webber, LICSW, LADC 1, ExecutiveDirector
    220 Points

    Alan Webber, LICSW, LADC 1, ExecutiveDirector

    Wilmington Family Counseling Service Inc
    Distance: 14.23 mi
    5 Middlesex Avenue Unit 11
    Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Burrage Fredrick R Psychologist

    Distance: 14.32 mi
    330 South Road
    Bedford, MA 01730
  • Cohen Bonnie LICSW

    Distance: 14.32 mi
    330 South Road
    Bedford, MA 01730
  • Goldberg Herbert K Social Worker

    Distance: 14.48 mi
    1030 Turnpike Street
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Hawes Robert Counseling Office

    Distance: 14.48 mi
    275 Turnpike Street
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Hrubec Wendy Social Worker

    Distance: 14.48 mi
    275 Turnpike Street
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Shapiro Steven I MD

    Distance: 14.48 mi
    275 Turnpike Street
    Canton, MA 02021

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