You might want them to go to a psychiatrist for group therapy. I won custody of my daughter through court and this was 20 years ago. So you know the man never wins (oh im a guy) in those circumstances. But I did require a psychiatric meet with both of us and a lot came out thats probably his best bet and also to document everything in a diary. When brought to court it means a lot believe me I used one. It shows detail and determination and just a note use different colored ink on different entries, its more proof that the entries are done on different days.
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There are some excellent therapists out there but it can be hard to find a good therapist. I'd like to hear what drmatt has to say about how to find and evaluate a good therapist...(expect a question from me soon).

The problem, as I see it, is so.

One, there is a social stigma to psychotherapy in a way that medical treatment does not have. So you can ask a friend for a Dr. referral but not for a therapist referral.

Second, there are many different philosophies of therapy, some of which are better than others. Some are backed up by science and some are not.

Third, there are several different levels of people that can provide psychotherapy. It can be someone with a Master's Degree in Social work, a Master's Degree in Counseling, a Master's Degree in Marriage/Family therapy, a Doctorate in Psychology, or even a medical degree with a specialty in psychiatry. It's very hard to know how or who to choose, and what the benefits and drawbacks of each group is.

Fourth, quality therapy can be expensive, and many insurances don't cover it, or cover a limited number of providers.

So, to answer your question, you can find a good, even-handed marriage counselor, but it can be hard. Especially if one of the people in the relationship is not committed to change.
Source(s):
Working as a support personnel for health professional licensing, personal observations of my own and friends experiences with therapists and therapy.

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You are "right on"! These "high maintenance" females are bogus, self centered individuals, who drive men to have arrairs with "hard working, fairly attractive, blue collar women" . They would rather ride in a Ford -150 than a Lexus . The sex isn't worth it w/the "high amintenance" Broad. I'm almost 70, married 3 times, still "wear em' out" in bed, am kind, clean, etc, but never fool w/these fake blond H.M types!
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