33 Central Ave Midland Park NJ 07432

Family and Marriage Counseling in Midland Park, NJ

Marriage Counselor in Midland Park, NJ

People from all walks of life seek therapy and counseling to improve themselves, find happiness and overcome mental health issues. In some cases, these people seek to build stronger relationships with their spouses and family. Family and marriage counselors are licensed professionals who provide therapy services to individuals, couples and families.

Seeing a marriage and family counselor doesn't indicate a medical condition or problem, but many people simply enjoy the benefit of increased communication.

Request more information about family and marriage therapy today: Call (201) 806-6099 or contact Dr. M.T. Shahab online.

What is Family and Marriage Counseling?

Family and marriage counseling is most often performed by medically licensed marriage and family therapists, sometimes referred to as MFTs. These therapists are specially trained and equipped to deal with the mental and emotional health of all members of a family, from children to adults.

Licensed marriage and family therapists provide a variety of services and are one of the five major mental health professionals, along with:

Marriage and family therapists typically work closely with the mental health professionals listed above, while striving to make their services affordable to the average family.

Marriage and family counseling sessions can be done solo (with one participant) or as a group (with two or more participants). Some marriage and family counselors maintain a private practice, while others function as a part of a medical group, community organization or hospital.

How Does Family and Marriage Counseling Work?

No two marriage and family therapists are the same, and their methods may vary greatly. One common thread is the use of therapy , or targeted communications and discussions. Within these discussions, many different activities and exercises can be used.

Some common types of family and marriage counseling include:

  • Solo therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Couples' therapy
  • Child therapy
  • Pre-marriage counseling
  • Life coaching
  • Goal-setting
  • Role-playing
  • Communication building
  • Grief coping
  • Chronic illness management

Most marriage and family counselors seek to correct underlying mental health issues within their patients, whether they are individuals, families, couples or children. Some of the issues commonly treated by marriage and family therapists include:

Seeing a marriage and family counselor does not necessarily indicate that a person or family is dealing with the serious issues listed above. Many families use marriage and family counseling to create a "safe space" for communication and relationship-strengthening with a medical professional.

Request Counseling Information Today

Whether your family is suffering from medical issues or just seeking increased closeness, marriage and family counseling may be the solution you need. Request more information about marriage and family therapists today: Call (201) 806-6099 or contact Dr. M.T. Shahab online today.

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Medwell Orthopedics & Functional Medicine for Men & Women
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Address

33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 806-6099
www.BergenCountyDoctors.com

Hours

Mon: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thu: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun: By Appointment Only

Areas We Service:

Allendale, NJ, Fair Lawn, NJ, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Glen Rock, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, Ho Ho Kus, NJ, Paramus, NJ, Ramsey, NJ, Ridgewood, NJ, Saddle River, NJ, Waldwick, NJ, Wyckoff, NJ, Hawthorne, NJ, Paterson, NJ