Marriage counselors help couples to identify and resolve conflicts, have an open discussion about conflicting values and habits, and to improve their relationship.
Counselors also help their clients understand their reactions and feelings in difficult situations such as divorce or layoffs.
They analyze the behaviors of all family members, the dynamics of relationships, the needs and expectations of each member.
As a marriage counselor, your role is to offer guidance, to help couples uncover their needs and areas of conflict and tension.
Once the analysis is done, you help couples develop and implement strategies for coping or resolving those conflicts.
The treatment usually consists of individual and group therapy in which you can help your clients improve communication skills or build trust.
The range of psychological problems that can be solved by marriage counselors includes couple conflicts, sexual dysfunctions, parent and child conflict, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, and depression.
As a marriage counselor, you will need a variety of skills, including compassion, patience, communication, and listening skills.