by Marni Feuerman Updated 09/17/20
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Vet the Counselor’s Credentials
Ask Direct Questions Before Hiring Someone
Always Trust Your Gut Instinct
Finding a good marriage counselor that’s affordable and nearby is hard enough. But discovering one that you both actually feel comfortable talking with can be even tougher. Asking your physician, spiritual advisor, or married friends for a referral is really the ideal choice, but many couples find it difficult to disclose their private marital issues. Conducting an online search, too, can feel like you’re looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack among the variety of people hanging out a shingle.
If you’re serious about marriage counseling, solving recurring arguments, and busting open those clogged lines of communication, these four tips will help you vet a counselor’s credentials, conduct your search, and ask all the right questions so you can confidently choose a marriage counselor you both like and trust.https://13d5feb3e7e95d27e9d4c7df83321fdf.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html
Vet Credentials
All therapists are required to be licensed (or license-eligible) to practice therapy—but deciphering mental health credentials can prove confusing.
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