Marriage counseling: facts and myths

January 14, 2010 by Ben Janke  
Filed under General Finances

One of the hardest things to do is to seek help when your marriage is having problems.  This is probably due to the fact that marriage is something so intimate and private.  But because it is so intimate there are many reasons to seek marriage counseling when you need help.  Well in this article we are going to look at some questions people have concerning marriage counseling.

First and foremost, who does the marriage counseling when you do go and get help?  The people who do the counseling are people who have been licensed as Marriage and Family Therapists. They are trained to diagnose and treat mental and emotional problems.  As a San Diego marriage therapist I was required to participate in two years of clinical experience.  All therapists will have this requirement so you can trust they have experience.

Another thing that comes to mind is whether or not these people are psychiatrists.Although they are not, they actually do go through an extensive post graduate training.They could actually go as high as a doctoral program with it. So the training and qualifications are usually very high although they are actually not a psychiatrist.  That is one thing I inform my clients of my family therapist San Diego practice.  Training and schooling is required and done by all therapists.

Finally most people are concerned with the cost of a counseling session.When you think about how important a resolution is, cost should not be an issue though this is definitely an understandable concern. But generally most sessions will cost about 0.  That is generally what one session in my marriage counseling San Diego practice goes for.

So hopefully these practical and kind answers will surely help you to feel confident in seeking help.You definitely want to do whatever you can to save your marriage when it is on the line. Seeking help from a qualified and professional marriage counselor will definitely be a step in the right direction you must take.

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