Finding a Marriage Counselor in Rhode Island
As someone who relocated to Rhode Island from nearby Connecticut, I have loved immersing myself in Rhode Island culture. The beaches, seafood, and likelihood of bumping into someone you know all make Lil Rhody a special place.
But just because you live near a beach doesn’t mean that you have it easy. Rhode Islanders, like everybody else, sometimes struggle in their relationships and need support from a trained professional. If you are looking for help in finding just the right marriage counselor in Rhode Island, here are some places to start your search.
Online Directories
There are a ton of online directories where you can search by problem you’re having, type of therapy, or location. Each directory has a different style and I suggest looking through several to get a large pool of therapists. You’ll probably find the highest number of marriage counselors in Rhode Island on Psychology Today. If you want more depth about your potential marriage counselor, Zencare provides video introductions, office photos, and thorough descriptions. TherapyDen is a directory that features marriage counselors with progressive values. If none of these is a good fit for you, then you can google “therapist directory for [my problem].”
Google is a great tool for finding marriage counselors in Rhode Island either by location and/or a particular type of speciality. Google is sometimes better than an online directory because you can find the counselor’s website and get a better feel for their expertise and way of conducting counseling. You could start with a general search of “online marriage counselor in RI” if online counseling is preferable to in-person. If you’d rather have someone in your area, enter your zip code or town, like “marriage counselor in Wakefield RI.” Then you can add even more precise search terms to find a specialist. Whatever your identity or problem, plug it into google and see if there is a marriage counselor out there trying to reach you specifically.
Your Insurance Company
I know it’s not fun, but it can be really helpful to call the number on the back of your insurance card and do some research about your insurance benefits. You should be able to get a list of marriage counselors in Rhode Island that are already contracted with your insurance company - meaning they are “in network.” You can also ask about your out-of-network benefits so that you know if you can widen your search to include marriage counselors who are out-of-network. If you have the type of insurance plan that will reimburse you even if you see a marriage counselor who is out-of-network, you can really expand your pool of potential candidates.
Friends and Family
If you feel comfortable enough, you can ask friends and family to recommend a couples therapist. To avoid any conflict of interest for the couples therapist (it might be unethical for them to see you if they’re already seeing your close relative), let the therapist know how you heard about them. Alternatively, you can ask your friends or family to get a referral from their current therapist. Therapists typically have a list of colleagues in mind if someone were to ask them “Can you recommend someone who specializes in couples counseling?”
What next?
From these methods, you should be able to get a good list of potential marriage counselors. I definitely suggest setting aside several chunks of time to read through their profiles, go to their websites for even more information and to get a feel for their personality, and then schedule multiple phone or video consultations (learn about what to expect from a consultation call). A strong relationship between therapist and client is a huge predictor of therapeutic success. Making an informed and intentional choice about who you want to work with is paramount to meaningful, lasting progress.
I hope these tips help you on your path toward finding the right couples counselor for you!
If you’d like to learn more about how I can help you with your relationship struggles, click here to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and talk about the right next steps for you.
