Michele Hahn, Licensed Couples Therapist, MFT, JD

Choosing a therapist is about more than finding someone who is warm and easy to talk to, although that certainly matters. It is important to look for a therapist who has experience and training that matches the concerns bringing you to therapy. For example, individual therapy and couples therapy require different skills, structure, and clinical focus, so couples are often best served by someone who has specialized training in working with relationship dynamics. If you are seeking couples counseling, you might look for a therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an approach specifically designed to help partners understand the deeper emotions and patterns beneath conflict, distance, or disconnection. A good fit includes feeling respected, understood, and emotionally safe, while also trusting that your therapist has the expertise to guide the process with clarity and purpose. The right therapist should help you feel supported, but also gently challenged toward the growth and change you are seeking.