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Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding marriage and family concerning marital crisis, separating, Managed Separations, deciding to divorce, the divorce process and divorce therapy, and post divorce issues. I am a psychological and mental health specialist, and not an attorney, so unfortunately I wouldn't be able to answer your legal questions -- but I look forward to any questions regarding relationship health or deciding to separate of divorce – including those about children.
Experience in the area
I am a Marriage and family Therapist and work with couples and families in marital crisis and/or considering divorce every day. I help them make the wisest possible decision for them, and help them put their marriage on track or help ease them through divorce.
Organizations
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Texas Association of Marriage & Family Therapists San Antonio Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Publications
San Antonio Express-News North San Antonio Times
Education/Credentials
M.A. and Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy BA in Journalism Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. That's a very helpful response ..... |
| Anne | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the reality check. I think ..... |
| Marcey | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your quick response. I ..... |
| Meg | 10/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your timley and wise ..... |
| Chris | 10/07/09 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 5 | I appreciate the help but the answer ..... |
Recent Answers from Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
2009-11-05 Contemplating Divorce:
Hi Sara, Thanks for writing and I am sorry for the distress you are feeling in your marriage. No, I do not think it is good to stay married for the children -- they need to be exposed to a loving marriage
2009-10-26 About to deliver 2nd child; contemplating divorce:
Hi Anne, Thanks for writing. I could feel the frustration you feel oozing out of every word you wrote -- and for good reason!! Where can I find I similar situation such as your husband has so that I
2009-10-24 divorce:
Hi Rick, I am really sorry for what you are going through. I am sure it is sad, frustrating, and maddening all at the same time. As marriages fall apart it often sends people into a state of mind
2009-10-17 Getting a Divorce:
Dear Kearston, I am so sorry that you are going through a bad time when this time so soon after your marriage ought to be a happy one. It does sound like your husband is too immature to have a healthy
2009-10-12 failed marriage; probable divorce:
Hi Marcey, There is no way to make a person admit to an affair. Even normally honest people will lie through their teeth about such things. I imagine something is up, but you may never know what it
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