Selecting a Couples’ Counselor

Before hiring a divorce lawyer many people first attempt to select a couples’ counselor. There are many places to start a search and there are many expensive therapists; depending upon your health plan there many people can qualify for free initial sessions. As an example, Virginia residents enrolled in an Optima plan can often take advantage of their EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that typically allows up to five free consultations with a health professional. While the counselor possibly is not an expert in this field, the health care provider can offer referrals to more specialized counselors. If this works, then it is often a much happier road than going through a contested hearing with attorneys.

There are other search tools to consider when looking for a couples’ counselor. Of course Google is an excellent source, but another and often untapped venue contains screeners provided by a health care company’s website. Couples pondering hiring a Virginia divorce lawyer may first want to use these tools to see if a relationship is salvageable. More importantly, a counselor can help a couple regain a lost spark and help each other fall in love again. Something that is unlikely to occur if a divorce attorney is hired.

There are other resources available such as online directories that are publicly available for those who are not part of a health plan. Additionally, there are numerous individual providers that can provide assistance that is possibly not covered by insurance. At the end of the day everyone wants to smile. Thus I encourage all readers to at least explore the option of visiting a couples’ counselor before they start to dissolve a marriage. It could result in much happier and less costly situation for everyone. Please share your experiences with couples’ counselors in the discussion area below. Bad and positive experience are likely of value to all those reaching this posting.

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