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Our Prestigious Advisors Include:
Sue Johnson, Ph.D. founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy
Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW, founder of Divorce Busting
Jon Carlson, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Psychologist, author of over 40 books, 200 therapy training DVD's with top therapists
Andrew Christensen, Ph.D., Professor, Researcher, author
Lori Gordon, Ph.D, Founder of PAIRS
Gayla Margolin, Ph.D. Professor, Researcher, Author
Scott Stanley, Ph.D. Professor and Researcher
Howard Markman, Ph.D., Professor and Researcher
Marketing your Couples and Marriage Therapy Practice
Our therapists say over and over (see testimonials) that couples who find them through our website are uniquely motivated, committed, and excited to finally find someone who supports their distressed marriage. This results in high quality referrals and more enjoyment from our therapists to do what they do best - grow and strengthen relationships.Are you a couples therapist
looking for help marketing yourself to prospective clients
already know the power of the internet to find new clients, or
simply believe in our mission and wish to be part of our important movement, we're glad you found us.
I could not be more pleased with my association with MarrriageFriendly Therapists. The number of clients who find me through the site constitutes a steady stream, and I think the up-front philosophy attracts couples who genuinely want to save/rebuild their marital relationships. Thanks, and keep up the good work! -Ed O'Brien , Ph.D., LMFT
We have thousands of couples every month who are thrilled to finally find more than just another listing of counselors. Have you gone online, doing a search like a couple would? You'll see why our website is so unique....
- instead of just a list of names and phone number (couples want to know more), we provide rich reasons why our therapists can help marriages in distress
- many therapy directory profiles of countless therapists list expertise in everything but never mention marriage specifically
- you (and couples) can tell our website is run and managed by professionals in the field, with strong endorsements from key couples experts like Sue Johnson, Ph.D, Scott Stanley, Ph.D. and many others. We are clearly not a website designed by an IT firm with no care to who lists themselves
- many therapists, and websites, mention divorce but never the word "marriage", or allude to hope, making it hard for couples to know if the therapist may be dangerous to their marriage
- we have an award-winning premarital website where you get a free listing ($125/year value) attracting what many consider the ideal couples: motivated, happy, not yet in distress
- journalists contact OUR therapists for stories because it's clear our therapists aren't just random therapists but experienced, trained, and have something to say on the topic of marriage!
William J. Doherty, Ph.D., is one of the leading marriage therapists in the U.S., an APA trainer on therapy, leading cutting edge changes to state law about marriage and reconciliation options, and is a much sought after expert to many media outlets.
In 2005 Bill decided to co-found the Registry with Kathleen Wenger, LMFT, after writing why marriage therapy can be hazardous to your health and after many years of hearing from couples with bad experiences with therapists who had poor skills or who gave up on the marriage too soon.
Together Bill and Kathleen have created one of the single most trusted source of marriage counselors in the nation. Read the praise we've received from the Harvard Mental Heath Letter, Federal Government and US Catholic Bishops.
We take the work out of finding the best marriage therapist by educating couples on what to look for in good marriage counseling and then offering them YOUR services.
Perks to Marriage Friendly Therapy Membership:
- Low cost ($20/month includes free listing on our premarital site, CE discount trainings, and access to clients you truly enjoy working with)
- You get personalized attention from our whole team, including Bill Doherty! We personally review your profile, welcome you as an individual, answer your questions (human to human, not 800 numbers and customer service attendants)
- We optimize your listing for search engines
- Our very unique message helps BRAND YOU, so even if a couple finds you elsewhere, when they Google your name (which they will do), a listing on our site marks you as a high quality therapist
- Media love our therapists. Check out a few of the stories our therapists were quoted in (and there are many, many more) Washington Times and Chicago Tribune.)
- We are a trusted referral source for countless clergy, marriage educator agencies, physicians, professionals, and as a true testimony, our OWN THERAPISTS send their loved ones to Marriage Friendly therapists because they trust this Registry
- We offer two ways to get brochures, branded to our movement
- See more benefits to joining.
And our own therapists love us enough to tell their local colleagues to join! Our retention rate of therapists is over 90%.
If you're interested in taking Bill Doherty's national workshops on topics related to this website (Couples on the Brink, Working with Stepfamiliies, Good and Bad Couples Therapy, How Experienced Therapists Undermine Marriage, The FIRO Model, you can save up to $49 on the DVD Traings (Registry member-only discount) and get up to 8 CEU's.
Since we launched in USA Today in 2005 we have been given prestigious recognition:
- The Harvard Mental Health Letter listed us as just one of just two resources to refer couples for therapy. The other was AAMFT.
- The National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network, funded by the federal government, has listed us, along with AAMFT, as a resource for couples who need therapy. Here's what they wrote: "The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists was developed to help marriages by linking couples with the most highly qualified therapists in the country."
- foryourmarriage.org, a national, high ranking, well advertised, highly regarded marriage website lists us as the only source for marriage counseling
You can learn more at our FAQ about the Registry, the benefits of joining, the eligibility, and read very inspiring therapist testimonials.
If you have a GROUP Practice we offer discounts. Please Contact Us for the details. (Groups are a minimum of 4 therapists.)
Still have questions? Contact Us about any question you have. Feel free to watch the videos below!
Watch: What is Marriage Friendly Therapy?
Watch: Why Much Therapy is Not Marriage Friendly
Watch: The Story Behind Marriage Friendly Therapists
I have received at least six new referrals this year from marriage friendly therapy. This means approximately $3,000-$6,000 extra income that I would not have received otherwise. The ads give a very professional and pro-[commitment] image. Thank you for providing this excellent service to marriages and therapists. -Kent R. Brand
I have truly appreciated the opportunity to distinguish myself from other therapists who "see couples" vs being skilled and specifically trained therapist in couples counseling. Belonging to this referral network has helped me specialize my practice, allowing me to do the work I love most - helping couples repair and strengthen their relationships. Thank you.
- Karen Barry, M.F.T., LMFT
I think the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists is a fantastic resource. I recently used it as a resource to find a therapist for the husband of a couple I am seeing who I decided should do some intensive individual therapy work - but I wanted to make certain it was someone who I could implicitly trust even though I didn't know the therapist personally because I could have confidence about the person being supportive of the marriage work I was doing with the couple because they were a member of the Registry - Rob Scuka, Ph.D.
From one of the many emails we receive from couples:
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your website and therapist referral. I found your website about 6 months ago when I was desperately searching for ways to save my marriage and regain the type of relationship our marriage deserved. I was immediately attracted to the name of your website because I wanted to meet a therapist that was pro-[commitment]. I found [a therapist] and after 6 months of weekly therapy, I can term our therapy as a total success. I'm so glad I found your site. My first experience with a therapist has been so positive. Thanks for posting a therapist that really listened and knew how to get the right message across. Your website has given me invaluable service. Thank you!
