How to find the right Marriage Therapist in Edmond
You’ve done it, You and your partner have finally agreed to go to marriage therapy in Edmond (or maybe you finally got your partner to agree). You’re a bit relieved, hopeful and maybe even a touch nervous BUT NOW, you have to decide which marriage therapist to work with.
I hope that as you read this blog you learn about how you can go about choosing a marriage therapist and why it’s important to find the right one.
#1 Do both you AND your partner like the therapist?
It can be hard enough to come to an agreement about attending couples counseling which makes it tempting for one of you to just pick the therapist and both of you commit to showing up. Please resist that temptation! Did you know that research shows that as much as 30% of the outcome of therapy is dependent upon the relationship you have with the therapist. Wow!
Let me put it to you this way. If you could get better results from counseling by noticing how much you like or dislike your therapist, isn’t that worth your time? You will likely have a harder time opening up to a therapist you dislike which means the therapist will have a harder time helping you reach your goals. You didn’t choose couples counseling to make it even more difficult to have a better relationship so, make sure both of you like the therapist you are working with.
#2 Is the therapist experienced in helping people with your struggles?
The therapist that helped your friend with their miscarriage might be really good at helping individuals through traumatic events but be inexperienced in working with couples. There are therapists that are able to see couples and then there are those that love working with couples. Therapists that love working with couples are more likely to be highly skilled, passionate and trained to do that work.
Take the time to check out not just their credentials but their blog posts and social media accounts. Do you resonate with them? With their content? Do you get a sense of who they are and how they can help?
#3 What does your financial commitment look like?
Money is a factor when it comes to choosing a therapist. Everyone has a different financial space. Maybe you have an FSA or HSA account that will cover counseling without you having to think much about it. Perhaps you need to sit down and make a financial plan. Maybe you are wanting to use insurance and need to check your in-network and out of network benefits. Wherever you find yourself, know that you are worth the investment. Counseling is an investment in you, your relationship, and your future! Consider the impact that this investment can have. I encourage you to push yourself to find the best fit for you. You and your partner are the key piece in finding the right therapist for your relationship.
I hope this helps you find a marriage therapist that is the right fit for your relationship. If you are ready to take the next step then book your free discovery call with me. Let me help you uncover the transformative potential of couples counseling when guided by a clear plan and the expertise of the right therapist can help you now, tomorrow and well into your future.
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