Find a Marriage and Family Therapist

Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on May 23, 2025
Written by the MiResource team

When your family has problems or your marriage is struggling, getting help from a professional can make things better. Marriage and family therapists are trained to help couples and families work through their issues. A marriage therapist can help you improve your relationship, while family counseling can help your whole family work together better. This guide will help you understand what these therapists do and how to find the right one for you and your family.

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  • Corinne Sundell, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Corinne Sundell, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    1114 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, USA, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105

    Corinne Sundell, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has been in practice for 7 years. They treat Personal Growth, Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife, Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family.

    My job in the therapy office is to support you in re-membering the person you’d like to be, warts and all.

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  • OSun Yoo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    OSun Yoo

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Remote only

    OSun Yoo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 12 years. They treat Sleep Concerns, Burnout, Life Transitions.

    I believe that you are the expert on yourself, and together, we can work on reconnecting with that 'you' at your best. I am a therapist at Octave, a beha

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  • Christine Lang, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

    Christine Lang

    Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    100 Doyle Street, Santa Cruz, California 95062

    Christine Lang is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in Santa Cruz, California and has been in practice for 20 years. They treat Body Image, Parenting Concerns, Performance Anxiety.

    I provide a gentle and trusting presence with clients, a comfortable approachability, and believe in the resilience of my clients internal strengths.

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  • SoCorro Miles, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    SoCorro Miles

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), Psychotherapist, Counselor, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

    211 East Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

    SoCorro Miles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Raleigh, North Carolina and has been in practice for 13 years. They treat Postpartum Depression, Work/Life Balance, Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family.

    At Solace we think therapy truly works when you are truly Seen and Heard. Stop the suffering and give us a try.

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  • Karyn Galindo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Karyn Galindo

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Remote only

    Karyn Galindo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 3 years. They treat Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife, Insomnia, Trauma.

    Clinically, I see myself as a facilitator taking my cue from you and your personal growth. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creat

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  • Hailey Perez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Hailey Perez

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Remote only

    Hailey Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in undefined, undefined. They treat Trauma, Sexual Identity, Depression.

    We will build insight and tend to your strengths in order to stimulate the growth of self. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creat

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What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is a counselor who helps couples and families. They have special training to work with relationship problems. Unlike other therapists who help with many different issues, a marriage therapist focuses only on relationships and family problems. Family counseling is their main specialty.

These therapists understand how families work together. They know that when one person in a family has problems, it affects everyone else. They help families learn better ways to talk to each other and solve problems together.

What type of Training do MFT’s receive?

Becoming a marriage and family therapist takes a lot of education and practice. Here's what they need to do:

  • Going to School: All marriage and family therapists must finish college and then get a master's degree. This takes about 6-7 years of school total. During their master's program, they learn about families, relationships, and how to help people.
  • Getting Experience: After school, they need to work with real families for thousands of hours while an experienced therapist watches and helps them. Most states require 3,000 to 4,000 hours of this practice time. This is like having a very long internship.
  • Taking Tests: Before they can work on their own, they must pass hard tests that show they know how to help families safely and correctly.
  • Keeping Up with Learning: Even after they become licensed, they must keep learning new things every year. They take classes to stay up-to-date on the best ways to help families.

Different Rules in Different States

Each state has its own rules for marriage and family therapists. Here are some things that can be different:

  • Training Requirements: Some states need extra training. For example, New York requires therapists to learn about child abuse. Other states might require learning about domestic violence or drug problems.
  • License Renewal: Some states make therapists renew their license every year. Others do it every two or three years. The cost and requirements are different in each state.
  • What They Can Do: In some states, marriage and family therapists can only work with couples and families. In other states, they can also help individuals.
  • Working Across State Lines: If you want to work with a therapist from another state, make sure they can legally help you. Some states let therapists from other states work there, but others don't.

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