Marriage counseling question?

Question

My husband and I have been fighting an awful lot lately. Everything seems to lead to an argument. We know that we need help in order to have a healthy relationship for our sake and our 2 children. We both want to go to marriage counseling, however it seems to be WAY out of financial reach. Does anyone know how much it costs to see a marriage counselor or a way to find an inexpensive one in the Chicagoland area? Also before the idea is given, my husband and I are not religious so we do not have a pastor or someone of that nature to talk to, nor would we, because we do not practice a formal religion.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Some marriage counselors work on a sliding scale (basing on your income) they may be new to the practice, which actually means they may be more aware of new therapies that are available to assist you and your husband, OR... Do you have health insurance? Sometimes your insurance may pay a portion of the cost of counseling (check under the "Mental Health" section in your insurance handbook)

BTW I am not religious either, and since many religions do not allow their clergy to marry, I find them unqualified to give marital advice.

Good Luck  

Answer 2

Contact social services, or the red cross. They may have some free counseling. Your work may have counseling. Mine does. Get a book on communicating in a marriage. You need to learn to "fight fair", i.e. communicate even when emotionally charged.

Answer 3

Why don't you remove the middle man.  Sit down and discuss your issues calmly, create some ground rules, and work with them.  You don't need a counselor, you are both adults.

Answer 4

Call around to different counselors. Some accept clients on a sliding scale which simply means you pay according to how much $ you make. Good  luck in finding the help you need. You're doing your children a HUGE favor.