What To Ask Your Future Therapist

Entering into marriage counseling can be intimidating at first, especially when you aren't sure what to look for in a therapist. Don't allow intimidation keep you from doing what is best for your relationship. Counseling can improve your communication and change the way you view each other emotionally. This article provides the best questions to ask your counselor before setting up an appointment.

What kind of training have you had in couple therapy? Some therapists may mention specific conferences or workshops they’ve attended. Others may point to certification programs they’ve completed post-graduation. A therapist’s response to this question will tell you whether their work with couples is something they have invested time and energy in developing, or simply something they offer as a general part of their overall practice.

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Our staff is experienced in assisting clients suffering from a variety of disorders. The areas of care our clinicians specialize in are as follows: couples and relationship issues, such as communication impediments, infidelity, and recurrent conflict management difficulties; compulsive behaviors, such as sexual compulsiveness, workaholism, and serial relationships; working with individuals with histories of trauma and abuse; and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression.