Find Relationship and Marriage Counselors in Austin, TX
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With Texas having one of the highest divorce rates in America, marriage counseling services have become a popular option for couples who wish to reconcile a relationship. Why are so many residents turning to this specific treatment modality? Marriage and family therapists in Austin and other areas in Texas can use researched methods and other couples therapy exercises to address adverse issues that may be experienced within a marriage and other relationship arrangements. Counseling services provide a number of benefits for couples in treatment. For example, a couple may be helped to resolve:
- Intimacy and sexual issues
- Financial problems
- Communication issues
- Problems due to serious illness
- Conflicts concerning children
While there may be many positive effects of couples therapy, some couples may not be sure if they are in need of this form of treatment. Therefore, it may be useful to learn about and recognize telltale signs that you and your intimate partner may benefit from relationship counseling.
One major sign that a marriage or relationship may require professional help is a lack of communication between partners. Not only can this situation reduce the emotional connection between both individuals, other related issues may become worse. Other indicators include frequent feelings of frustration, thoughts that your marriage or relationship is not working, or an inability to express yourself openly and honestly to get your needs met. Marriage and family therapists in Austin can provide a comfortable and secure environment where each partner is able to express themselves without fear of negative repercussions.
Relationship therapy may be provided by a variety of mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, or social workers. However, a marriage therapist must possess the necessary legal and professional qualifications in order to offer therapy for couples. In the United States, individuals who wish to provide marriage counseling services are typically required to earn at least a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, and must complete at least two years of supervised clinical practice.
References :
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. (n.d.). About marriage and family therapists. Retrieved from http://www.aamft.org/imis15/AAMFT/Content/About_AAMFT/Qualifications.aspx
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Marriage and divorce. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/marriage-divorce.htm
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Births, marriages, divorces, and deaths: Provisional data for 2009. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr58/nvsr58_25.htm
