{"id":2276,"date":"2015-09-24T10:44:45","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T10:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=2276"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:32:56","slug":"how-to-find-the-right-marriage-and-family-therapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/how-to-find-the-right-marriage-and-family-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find the Best Marriage and Family Therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"howMarriage and <\/span><\/a>family<\/span><\/a> therapists do not throw ideas at struggling families “willy-nilly.” Instead, these gifted and caring professionals bring tremendous skills and experience to the table in their attempts to help families work through some of the most trying seasons of their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you reach a point in your married life that demands acute and perhaps long-term intervention from a counselor, seek a provider with appropriate credentialing and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be very <\/span>difficult to find a good marriage and family counselor<\/b>, but you can always <\/span>ask your family, friends, or your physician<\/b> for an ideal choice. However, asking for a referral might not be right for someone who is not comfortable in disclosing their personal issues in front of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

In such a scenario you can always <\/span>try your luck and search the web for a <\/b>good marriage counselor<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Searching <\/span>reputable websites with counselor directories,<\/b>  such as the American association of marriage and family therapists (<\/span>AAMFT<\/span><\/a>) or <\/span>National Registry of Marriage-Friendly Therapists<\/span><\/a> are definitely recommended options.<\/span><\/p>\n

The assurance of good family and couples <\/span>therapy<\/span><\/a> is highly contingent on how well trained the therapist is. Poorly trained and inexperienced marriage counselors can do more harm than good.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thus, it is imperative to find a marriage and family therapist with appropriate training and experience to help you through your marital problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few things to consider on how to find the right marriage counselor? or how to <\/span>find a family therapist<\/span><\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Therapist’s credentials<\/b><\/p>\n

To practice family and marriage therapy, <\/span>therapists are required to obtain a license,<\/b> which can vary from one state to another. A therapist practicing marriage therapy might be:<\/span><\/p>\n