Marriage therapist-which kind is best?

[Anonymous]

Reached out to 2 marriage therapists.
One has phd
The other is social worker and is also a certified sex therapist.

Our issues are more communication based, 3 kids, life has gotten in way of both of us.
Is there a preference?

[Anonymous]

Always take the sex therapist over a phd!

[Anonymous]

If you happen to be in the position where you have found 2 therapists who you and your partner are both willing to see and they both have availability, I suggest scheduling appointments with both of them and see who you like better.

Their educational background isn’t as important as their experience, skill set, approach, and ability to build rapport.

[Anonymous]

We see a couples’ therapist who is a social worker and certified sex therapist — she’s fantastic!

[Anonymous]

I don’t know, I would go with the PhD if they have a specialities in couples. That’s five years of training and a lot more supervision. Social worker with a certificate could be highly skilled or not. It’s just a much less selective program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reached out to 2 marriage therapists.
One has phd
The other is social worker and is also a certified sex therapist.

Our issues are more communication based, 3 kids, life has gotten in way of both of us.
Is there a preference?

Yes. PhD and longer experience is the must've basic, after that its on their style of communication and effectiveness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Always take the sex therapist over a phd!

One is a random certification, other is multiple years of learning and training.

[Anonymous]

I personally sought out a Gottman trained marriage therapist and have been extremely happy with the results

[Anonymous]

Is the sex therapist hot?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We see a couples’ therapist who is a social worker and certified sex therapist — she’s fantastic!

Can you provide her name? I am looking for an individual therapist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reached out to 2 marriage therapists.
One has phd
The other is social worker and is also a certified sex therapist.

Our issues are more communication based, 3 kids, life has gotten in way of both of us.
Is there a preference?

It's probably time to divorce. It's easier, and you won't have to continue putting up with his bs. You'll be happier in the long run, trust me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reached out to 2 marriage therapists.
One has phd
The other is social worker and is also a certified sex therapist.

Our issues are more communication based, 3 kids, life has gotten in way of both of us.
Is there a preference?

I'll save you some money. Let the kids spend more time with grandparents or friends, or if they are teens let them out of the nest more.

That gives you more time with each other. It's not rocket science nor does it need a "therapist" to figure it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I personally sought out a Gottman trained marriage therapist and have been extremely happy with the results

I was going to reply with exactly this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reached out to 2 marriage therapists.
One has phd
The other is social worker and is also a certified sex therapist.

Our issues are more communication based, 3 kids, life has gotten in way of both of us.
Is there a preference?

PhD psychologist ones

Or start w a neuropsych test

Or do a trauma therapist

Are you sure the underlying issue is communication issues and not something else?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Reached out to 2 marriage therapists.
One has phd
The other is social worker and is also a certified sex therapist.

Our issues are more communication based, 3 kids, life has gotten in way of both of us.
Is there a preference?

It's probably time to divorce. It's easier, and you won't have to continue putting up with his bs. You'll be happier in the long run, trust me.

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