How To Choose A Marriage Counselor - part 1
by Shelly Phegley
You have made the decision to contact a marriage counselor. The next question is "How to choose the right marriage counselor?" The success of your counseling experience will relate directly to your compatibility with your counselor.
Before you call a Marriage Counselor
Ask yourself why you are consulting a marriage counselor. Define your issues as best as you can in order to communicate them to your prospective therapist. Outline what you would like to gain from counseling. Is it important to you that a marriage counselor be familiar with the issues at hand? Do you prefer a marriage counselor that is married? Is it important that your marriage counselor has raised children? Do you have a preference as to a female or male marriage counselor? How far are you willing to commute to a marriage counselor's office? What hours are you available to commit to counseling sessions?
Fees
Decide what you can afford to pay a marriage counselor. There a several questions you may want to ask a marriage counselor with regards to fees, such as:
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* How much does the therapist charge per session? * Does the therapist charge according to income (sliding scale)? * Is there a policy concerning vacations and missed or canceled sessions? Is there a charge? * Will your health insurance cover you if you see this therapist? * Will the therapist want you to pay after each session, or will you be billed periodically?
Questions to Ask a Family & Marriage Counselor
Other questions to keep in mind while searching for a marriage counselor you are comfortable with include:
* How many times a week will the therapist want to see you? * How long is a typical session? * How long does the therapist expect treatment to last? * What are some of the treatment approaches likely to be used? * Does the therapist accept phone calls at the office or at home? * When your therapist is out of town or otherwise unavailable, is there someone else you can call if an emergency arises? * Are there any limitations on confidentiality?
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