Need a Good Marriage Counselor

I have two great ones for you. In Huntington Beach there is Mary Nehls, L.C.S.W. ###-###-####. She is very down-to-earth and non-intimidating. She is my neighbor and has always given me great advice for myself and my kids. She only gives me advice about my husband when I asked (she is a good neighbor after all). The other is Dr. Jeanne Michele. She is in Newport Beach ###-###-####. She is very classy and really likes to reitterate what you or your partner says so people can actually hear what they sound like. She helped my husband and me a lot! Good luck!

I don't know where you live but this woman really helped us through a rough patch. She is a Marriage and Family counselor. I feel like she is an ace in our pocket in case we ever need her again.

Linda Cook
202 W Lincoln Ave
Orange, CA 92865
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Nick Warner, Ph. D.
Psychotherapy
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1400 Bristol St. N. , Ste. 250
Newport Beach, 92660

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My husband & I went to him in very difficult times and he helped us turn our marriage back around. At first it was difficult to open up to a man therapist, but found that when I did he was better able to explain to my husband (in male-ease) how I felt. And subsequently it was easier for my husband to listen to a man that understood where he was coming from.

http://www.gottman.com/

I recommend this group highly. Their books and seminars are fantastic, even if not local.

I especially recommend the book/audio combination: "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work."

Good luck hon.

Sheryl E Woodhouse, LMFT- Sew Seeds 4 Family Healing
26391 Crown Valley Pkwy # 110
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Map

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My husband and I use her.

With two little ones you've seen a lot of changes the last 2 years. It's easy too put the marriage on the back burner but unfortunately at a price. Good for you for wanting to fight for your marriage. It is the glue of your family-don't let it go!
I don't have a name for you, just some books that helped me through tough times with my hubby. All are by Dr. Laura Schlessinger: "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands", it's companions "Woman Power" and "The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage", and 10 things Couples do to Mess Up Their Relationship".
Reading this does take a lot of soul searching and admitting areas where you lack as a wife, which can be hard to swallow at first. Basically, though, you hold the power in the marriage. When I turned myself around, it was amazing how quickly my hubby followed suit (I'm talking just a matter of days!). Your marraige is worth it and these books are probably cheaper than a counselor. Good luck to you both for your kid's sake.

PS-have your hubby read them all along with you with the esception of "Woman Power." Dr. Laura also has a new book called "In Praise of Stay At Home Moms" due out next week. That may give you an esteem boost.

I'm sorry about the status of your marriage. I don't know a counselor but my friend is having marital problems and a counselor suggested she read the book, "The proper care and feeding of husbands." Also you and your husband should watch the movie "Fireproof."

Good luck.

Here is a referral whom I can personally vouch for:
Kelly McCann in Newport Beach/Irvine
Cell: ###-###-####
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Best Regards to you,
K. Mendenhall

Terry Taylor at the Center For Individual and Family Therapy. She has a passion for helping people in their marriages. Terry's office is on the Lake Forest/Irvine border. This is the main number to call to schedule an appointment ###-###-####. Here is the link to the website for CIFT as well.

http://www.cift-usa.com/staff-lakeforest.html

I wish you the best! Work on working it out because it is worth it. It can be so hard, I know....but so worth it.