Marriage Counseling

Many married people get to the point where they find themselves being highly critical of their spouses and feel that divorce is the only option. In these cases, marriage counseling can sometimes help save your marriage. Counseling may not always work, but some couples at high-risk for divorce can greatly benefit from a marriage counselor.

What is Marriage Counseling?

Marriage counseling usually consists of a joint-therapy session in which both spouses speak openly about their concerns in the marriage. The point of the discussion is to open communication between the spouses so that they can work to rebuild their relationship.

Marriage counseling is mediated by a marriage counselor. A marriage counselor is usually a clinical social worker or therapist who may be licensed by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. The counselor usually begins the conversation by asking one or both spouses questions about the relationship. From there, the counselor may offer constructive but restrained advice or feedback.

Who Should See a Marriage Counselor?

Couples who feel each other grow apart should consider marriage counseling. The sooner couples can identify that they have problems and get to counseling, the better in most cases. Statistics show that counseling can be particularly effective for young couples.

Marriage counseling may not be for everyone, though. If one spouse is set on getting a divorce, reconciliation is usually hard to achieve. Additionally, studies have shown that couples who wait longer before seeking help often have less success at reconciliation than those who seek help right away.

Contact Us

Unfortunately, not all marriage issues can be solved through counseling. If you or someone you know is in a marriage that cannot be repaired, contact the Austin divorce lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP at 512-472-2431 for information on how to proceed in your divorce case.