Marriage & Family Therapist
Healthcare providers specializing in marriage & family therapist
Below are providers registered under the 106H00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Marriage & Family Therapist
Top States for Marriage & Family Therapist
US states with the highest concentration of marriage & family therapist providers
Top Cities for Marriage & Family Therapist
US cities with the highest concentration of marriage & family therapist providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Los Angeles | CA | 4,089 |
| #2 | San Diego | CA | 2,570 |
| #3 | San Francisco | CA | 2,267 |
| #4 | Sacramento | CA | 1,429 |
| #5 | Oakland | CA | 1,366 |
| #6 | San Jose | CA | 1,149 |
| #7 | Long Beach | CA | 1,060 |
| #8 | Fresno | CA | 1,056 |
| #9 | Pasadena | CA | 1,018 |
| #10 | Riverside | CA | 846 |
Longest-Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as marriage & family therapist specialists
Tommye Sims, M.ED
Christina Zimmerman, LMFT
Gateway Family Health Clinic, Ltd.
Karen Pierpoint, MS, MFT
Judith Blum, MFT
Debbie Bardwell, PH.D
Sylvia Krimsley, M.F.T
Keith Kerns, MFT
Derrel Higgins, LMFT
Robert Herndon, LCSW
Recently Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in marriage & family therapist
Brian Viscusi, LMFT
Benson Family Therapy Llc
Megan Rust, LMFT-A
Ann-margaret Mercier, LMFT, APCC
Yakov Plaut, AMFT
Fatma Luka
Fabio Cardoso
Foundation Wrap And Behavioral Health Llc
Matthew Van Onselen
Ehw Marriage And Family Therapy Llc
Related Specialties in Behavioral Health & Social Services
Other healthcare specialties related to marriage & family therapist
About Marriage & Family Therapist Providers
A marriage and family therapist (LMFT) is a licensed mental health professional who evaluates and treats cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. They help clients navigate marital conflict, parenting challenges, family transitions, and individual mental health issues. LMFTs hold a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, complete thousands of hours of supervised clinical experience, and pass state licensing exams. Their systemic therapeutic approach focuses on how family relationships affect individual emotional health and wellness.
Finding an LMFT's NPI number is necessary for billing mental health services and processing insurance claims. Insurance companies require the therapist's NPI on medical claim forms to process payments for family therapy sessions. The CMS NPI registry confirms the therapist's active licensing status, taxonomy code, and business location. Checking the registry helps clinical directors and patients verify that the LMFT is an approved provider, preventing billing denials and ensuring smooth processing of health insurance benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage & Family Therapist
How many Marriage & Family Therapist providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 98,050 registered marriage & family therapist providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Marriage & Family Therapist providers?
California has the highest concentration of marriage & family therapist specialists, with 55,413 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Marriage & Family Therapist provider?
The oldest registered marriage & family therapist provider in the database is Tommye Sims, M.ED, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1538162755.
How do I find a Marriage & Family Therapist near me?
You can find marriage & family therapist providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.
What credentials do Marriage & Family Therapist providers typically have?
A marriage and family therapist (LMFT) is a licensed mental health professional who evaluates and treats cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems. They help clients navigate marital conflict, parenting challenges, family transitions, and individual mental health issues. LMFTs hold a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, complete thousands of hours of supervised clinical experience, and pass state licensing exams. Their systemic therapeutic approach focuses on how family relationships affect individual emotional health and wellness.
How do I verify a Marriage & Family Therapist's NPI number?
You can verify any Marriage & Family Therapist's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.
What is the taxonomy code for Marriage & Family Therapist?
The primary taxonomy code for Marriage & Family Therapist is 106H00000X.
Can Marriage & Family Therapist providers bill insurance?
Yes, most Marriage & Family Therapist providers can bill health insurance. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required to process claims, verify network status, and submit billing details to commercial insurance networks, Medicare, or Medicaid.