How to Find a Marriage Therapist
Finding a marriage therapist can be the first step to resolving conflicts within a relationship. Marriage counseling can help you and your partner work through communication issues, problems with infidelity, individual struggles that harm your relationship and a variety of other marital problems. A therapist may recommend individual sessions, couples sessions, or a combination of the two. Your options in choosing a marriage therapist may be limited to your insurance coverage, but resources and recommendations will help you narrow your search.
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Contact your insurance company for information on marriage therapy coverage and for a list of network providers. Contact the therapists within their network to discuss your benefits and their recommendations, and note any therapists who may suit your needs.
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Ask your primary physician for a therapist referral or a recommendation of marriage counselors.
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Contact your health department for information on the counseling services they provide, the cost of their services, and any recommendations they may have.
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Discuss marriage counseling with supportive friends and family. They may recommend marriage therapists from their own personal experiences.
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Interview your short list of therapists by phone. The Mayo Clinic recommends that you ask about their licensure, education, experience with your specific problem and whether they're a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists.
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Schedule an appointment with the therapist you feel most comfortable seeing, or make the decision with your spouse if she plans to attend therapy with you.
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