What are the steps I should take when looking for a good marriage counciler.?

My husband and I have had issues and need to repair our marriage. I have no clue where to start when it comes to finding a marriage councilor. I live in Bakersfield CA. I can't afford anything expensive...do you think that if I find someone affordable it will affect the quality of the councilor. Thanks.....help!What are the steps I should take when looking for a good marriage counciler.?
Ask friends for referrals. Get referrals from your family Dr. Contact a local social service organization, Call around and see which ones may work on a sliding fee schedule. Check with your health insurance co if you have ins. It is most likely covered!What are the steps I should take when looking for a good marriage counciler.?
Do you have insurance? If so, that's the first place you need to start looking. If you don't have insurance, then look for a clinic that works on a sliding-fee scale. Ask for a counselor that is a marriage and family therapist. Not all counselors have experience or interest in doing marriage counseling, and you want someone who knows what they're doing. You can always call the state behavioral health licensing board and find out if they can provide you a list of marital counselors in your area who are in good standing with their licensure.
When money is an issue you can do a few things. One, many ministers will do it for a very reduced cost. As low as 10 dollars a session if you explain your situations.





Call around and ask how much the counselor charges, explain you have no insurance and don't have a lot of money. Many will have a sliding scale fee which will work within your income bracket.





One of the best counselors i ever had was the cheapest. The worst i ever had was the most expensive. That is the truth. The amount you pay doesn't mean the better they are. Some of the best like to help those who can't afford much at all.
The best counselor is a mute one. They are just there to hear you guys air out your differences, argue, make up, get mad, accuse each other, etc....just like a psychiatrist.





I would never go to one. If I cannot solve my intimate problems with my partner, I would never expect a stranger to put a cent's worth in. The money they charge could pay for a nice short cruise where you can both get into each other and re capture any love that could still be in you.