The reason someone might choose faith based counseling over secular marriage counseling is different for everyone. Everyone’s faith is different and they are converned with different things. For example, you might feel like divorce is not an option and want a counselor willing to do all they can to help save your relationship, rather than be quick to recommend divorce. In that case you might choose to go with Chrisitan Marriage Counseling. One main advantage of choosing a counselor whose beliefs align with yours is that you do not have to explain why one value is crucial to you while another is not. 

What is the Goal of Faith Based Counseling?

The purpose of faith based counseling is to examine what is going wrong in the relationship. You each must look at what you bring to the table in this marriage. You and your partner will work to heal the wounds you might have inflicted on one another and acknowledge how you each contribute to problems in your relationship. Some issues that you might be facing are:

• Financial Stresses
• Conflicts with in-laws or other family members
• Boredom in relationships
• Stress from busy schedules
• Infidelity
• Parenting Challenges