Have you looked into the Gottman Method? Google it, and also Youtube has clips from them...they are the guru's of marriage science.
They work in the present, and are solution oriented. When looking for marriage counselors see if they are familiar with this method, and if they have been certified.
Also , don't be afraid to interview the counselor. Are you married? If so how long have they been married. Are they pro marriage? Were your parents divorced or did they stay in their marriage? Do you treat the marriage as the patient?
Any and all of the above questions will tell you much about whom your about to trust with your marriage.
I wish I were in your shoes presently, reconciling, but I know 7 months is still in the beginning of this crappy ride.
One day at a time, one moment in time
<3's
Formerly Workinprogress H :55 M :over 29 yrs. Together : 33 D : college D : adult BD and left : May 2013 Separated Experimenting/Replay