Are looking for a therapist who works with couples? Read eight important criteria that will help you find a therapist who is truly skilled at helping couples.
- A license in marriage and family therapy.
- A high percentage of practice time devoted to couple therapy.
- Many years of experience treating couples.
- In addition to a license in marriage and family therapy, a second license in a mental health discipline that focuses on the assessment and treatment of individuals.
- A doctoral degree.
- Training and certification in a specific approach to couple therapy that has been proven by research to be highly effective.
- Clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- A fee that is commensurate with the therapist’s training, experience, and specialization.
