There are so many parts of Carson City to love. The thriving and exciting Brewery Arts Center with its ever increasing line up of art and music events and classes, our extensive and beautiful network of mountain biking trails (some that even lead up to the Sierra Nevada mountain ridgetops!), and the gorgeous historic homes to wander around and read about on the Westside of town. However, something that can be tricky in Carson City is finding a couples therapist who you feel can really help you.
If you are looking for a couples therapist, chances are you needed one a while ago. On average, couples wait almost six years before seeking support in their marriage! So it’s frustrating to run up against roadblocks when you are in need. I’d like to point out some tips for finding a couples therapist that can make the process a little easier and maybe more efficient.
I want to help you find a couples counselor in Carson City, NV!
It’s challenging to know where to begin your search when you are ready to stop feeling stuck and frustrated in your relationship. There are essential elements you want in the right couples therapist- their approach and if it is a good fit for you, schedule, affordability, cultural needs, and maybe even similar life experience. Above all, you want to feel confident that they “get it”, and get YOU. Here are some ideas that I regularly share with people who are needing to check off all of these boxes so they can experience the relief of matching with a great therapist for them.
- Word of Mouth: If you aren’t shy about sharing your decision with a select few people you trust, word of mouth is the top way to find a therapist. When you decide to go to couples therapy, you are also deciding to enter into a relationship with someone you will be sharing vulnerable and valuable information with. Friends, family members, or colleagues will give you the straight and upfront story on their experience in therapy and they won’t feel the need to sugar coat what it was like for them. And, when people find a therapist they like, they are usually eager to share what was positive for them.
- Your family doctor, ob- gyn, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, or individual therapist: Many healthcare groups keep a referral list of community mental health clinicians they can refer to when their patient or client needs a resource that isn’t in their wheelhouse. I consider it a very important part of my couples and family therapy practice to have a current and competent list of clinicians who specialize in areas that I don’t, such as mood disorders, substance use/abuse, working with small children, or trauma so that I can help people find who they need quickly. It’s incredibly satisfying to match my client with a high quality healthcare professional, and I make a point to contact my referral list regularly so I know it is timely and relevant.
- Social media: Many couples therapists are on Linked In, Instagram, You Tube, or Facebook. Search for couples therapist in Carson City and see if you like what they are posting and how they share about their approach, values, and other practice details.
- Google: If you are using Google and are OK with calling a list of couples therapists and leaving messages, when you do make contact with them ask them if they will provide you with a no charge consultation. This gives you time to ask a prospective couples therapist questions you need the answers to and hear them in their own voice and words describe how they can help you. Asking questions about approach, fees, availability and their cancellation policy helps you feel prepared to get the best experience you can with what you are really needing: relief from feeling stuck and hopeless in your most important relationship.
- Psychology Today: This is a subscription based website that allows therapists to advertise their practice and for clients to find them. Clients can use a list of super helpful filters for a targeted search (couples therapist/carson city nv/insurance/type of therapy/male or female, etc.). When the site has listed all the local therapists it automatically broadens out to further locations. Therapists usually keep their listing up to date because they are paying a monthly fee for it.
- Couples Therapist vs. Relationship Coaching: I would love for any Relationship Coach reading this to chime in! In my experience the biggest difference between therapy and coaching is that a therapist is using a therapeutic approach that allows them to focus on the mental health and attachment needs of a relationship, and coaching takes a goal oriented approach and encourages performance improvement in a particular area.
I hope this helps you find the right couples counselor in Carson City, NV. You deserve support from someone who you feel comfortable and secure with. Therapy isn’t just for chatting weekly, it is about reaching your goals and getting real support!
My specialties are using Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy, and I’ve been working with families for over 20 years and counting, so I’m doing this right alongside you.
Like what we talked about today? Check out this blog for more information on effective communication in relationships: https://restoringrelationships.today/you-can-communicate-with-your-partner/
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