It is important to think about some of the questions you
might want to ask in order to select the best psychologist, therapist
or counselor to help you with your marriage issues. Following is a list
of some possible questions:
- What is your training and background?
- What training and experience do you have in marriage
and family therapy?
- Do you specialize in marriage and family therapy?
- What portion of your practice involves marriage and
family therapy? How often do you handle such cases?
- Do you prefer to work with individuals or couples?
- Could you give some examples (without violating professional
confidence) of cases you have handled involving troubled-marriages?
How did they proceed and turn out?
- How do you handle clients if they disagree with you?
- How do you charge for your services, and what do the
fees cover?
- Do you place a "pro-marriage" stance in providing marriage
counseling?
Make sure the therapist you select is someone both spouses feel comfortable
talking with. There should be a comfortable feeling among all parties.
If one person feels the therapist is "on the other person's side",
they will not feel at ease in the suggestions being offered. If you
or your spouse feels uncomfortable, find another resource. There are
many therapists with many differing styles and personalities. Invest
the time and money to find someone that both partners can agree on.
Finally, be open to the possibility that your marriage can be saved!
Many marriages not only survive difficult times, but go on to be stronger
than before.
DivorceChoice.com is designed to help you find the
professionals that can aid you wherever you are in the process of sorting
out decisions about your marriage. For more information on how to choose
a therapist who can help you, click
here.
Saving Marriages:
Questions
to Ask When Selecting a Counselor
