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Did you know a therapist can learn a lot about a couple in the first session? For example:
If someone in the relationship is a bully
If the third parties are more than "just friends"
If one party is lying
If you'd like to help couples solve their relationship struggles, this could be the right career for you!
Did you know?
What does a couples therapist do?
A couples therapist helps adult couples who are struggling to get along. They facilitate better communication, listening, and understanding between both parties and assist them in finding solutions to their problems.
Did you know?
A day in the life of a couple therapist
Meet with clients, listen, ask questions, provide guidance & support
Conduct assessments to understand couple's relationship, history & goals
Develop treatment plans with goals & strategies for therapy
Write reports & notes to document progress & important details
Attend professional development events to stay current
Handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling, answering emails & calls, and billing insurance
Quiz
Which of the following is part of a couples therapist's job?
Couples therapists aren't qualified to offer legal advice, but they can provide direction on communication methods and techniques for resolving conflicts. Their primary goal is to assist couples in working through their problems and making their own decisions on how to progress. Additionally, couple therapists aren't trained to provide emergency response services or crisis intervention.
Where can you work as a couple therapist?
Private Practice (in office or online)
on your own or as part of a group practice
Universities or Colleges
offering services to students, faculty, and staff
Therapy Department in a Hospital
providing couples therapy as part of their mental health services
Counseling Centers
such as community mental health clinics
Government Agencies
such as the Veterans Administration
Nonprofit Organizations
such as domestic violence shelters
Is this job for you?
You should consider being a couple therapist if you:
enjoy helping others
have strong communication and interpersonal skills
have empathy, patience, and an ability to remain calm under pressure
have an interest in psychology, therapy, and human relationships
Why might someone love the job?
Positive impact
Opportunity for specialization
Earning potential
Job opportunities
Career progression
Why might someone hate the job?
Emotional toll
Challenging work
Educational requirements
Nontraditional work hours or settings
Take Action
If it sounds like a career as a couples therapist might be the right path for you, take these next steps to get started:
This Byte has been authored by
Michelle Wang
Instructional Designer | Content Creator