Couples Therapy Therapist Skills Checklist Form
Evaluate therapist skills and readiness for working with couples therapy clients using this concise checklist.
Therapist Name
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First Name
Last Name
Experience with Couples Therapy
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Extensive (5+ years)
Moderate (2–5 years)
Some (less than 2 years)
None
Comfort Working with High-Conflict Couples
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Very comfortable
Comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
Familiarity with Evidence-Based Couples Therapy Models
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Imago Relationship Therapy
Other
Ability to Maintain Neutrality and Avoid Taking Sides
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Not confident
1
2
3
4
Highly confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Highly confident
Skill in Managing Emotional Escalation
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Low skill
1
2
3
4
High skill
5
1 is Low skill, 5 is High skill
Experience Addressing Infidelity or Trust Issues
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Extensive
Moderate
Some
None
Training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as Related to Couples Work
*
Extensive training
Some training
Minimal training
No training
Willingness to Engage in Ongoing Professional Development
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Very willing
Willing
Somewhat willing
Not willing
Additional Comments or Observations
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