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2,994 people sought couples/marriage therapy help at Columbus in the last year

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Emilee Starling

Hear from Emilee Starling, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

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What is your go-to approach for couples/marriage counseling?

My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is the Gottman Method. I prefer the Gottman Method because it is an all-encompassing theory that can be applied to any systemic issue.

What tools do you teach in couples/marriage counseling?

I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling: Gottman communication tools, systemic hypothesis, mindfulness, and perspective-taking interventions.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when they have the ability to perspective take, communicate effectively, and empathize with their partner.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement couples/marriage counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling by practicing techniques and concepts used in therapy in their own lives. Also, trying to be more mindful of personal emotions, thoughts, and things that may be going on individually.

What should someone do to prepare for starting couples/marriage counseling?

To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can be mindful of your own individual emotions, thoughts, and behaviors about the problems that are going on.

Starting Couples/marriage therapy

What is couples & marriage counseling?

Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:

  • Jealousy
  • Trust issues
  • Infidelity
  • Opposing values
  • Different visions for the future
  • Disagreements in parenting
  • Lack of trust
  • Financial distress
  • Sex issues

What type of therapy is used in couples therapy?

The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:

  • The Gottman Method
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT)
  • Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-based therapy

What kind of therapist is best for couples?

At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.

What is the Gottman Method of couples therapy?

The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.

How to tell if I need couples therapy?

If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.

Should every couple go to couples therapy?

While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.

Is couples & marriage counseling conducted in person or online?

Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.

How long does couples & marriage counseling last?

On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.

How much does couples & marriage counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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Couples Counseling in Columbus, OH—Counselors and Therapists

Couples counseling is often wrongfully stigmatized by society and popular culture. Truthfully, attending couples therapy is not a sign of weakness in a relationship, but rather shows maturity and strength. Seeking out professional guidance signifies that you and your partner truly care about each other and want to develop a healthy, loving relationship based on trust and open communication.

All relationships require effort, and no matter how strong the relationship is, all couples will come across challenges at some point that may be too difficult to face alone. Luckily, the licensed couples counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Columbus, OH have the experience, tools, and compassion necessary to help your relationship grow. Reach out today for help.

What Is Couples Counseling?

Couples counseling is designed to help couples overcome challenges in their relationship, address specific problems, or simply improve the relationship overall. Married, engaged, or dating couples of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations can benefit from couples counseling.

A therapist trained to work with couples, such as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), will meet with you and your partner on a regular basis to address the issues you wish to work on. While each therapist’s approach may vary, here’s what you can generally expect from your couples counseling session:

  • Your therapist will help you identify and address specific issues in the relationship, such as jealousy, codependency, or lack of intimacy.
  • You and your partner will have a safe space to express your wants, needs, and feelings to each other with the presence of a mediator. Discussions may be guided in a way that encourages openness and leads to better understanding between the two of you.
  • Your therapist will help you and your partner make decisions about what needs to change in the relationship and come up with a clear image of how you want the relationship to look in the future.

Signs You May Need Couples Counseling

Relationship issues are much easier to resolve when they’re caught sooner rather than later. Looking out for these signs can help you figure out whether it’s time to seek out couples counseling:

  • You and your partner become easily frustrated with each other, and frequently argue over trivial things. Daily interactions with your partner may seem more conflict-oriented than loving.
  • You find it difficult to express your feelings to your partner, and experience a lack of openness, vulnerability, and emotional intimacy in the relationship.
  • You lack healthy communication and the ability to resolve conflicts without inflicting emotional pain on one another.
  • Trust has been broken in the relationship, and you’re struggling to rebuild a foundation based on honesty.
  • You frequently disagree on big issues such as parenting methods or visions for the future.
  • External factors are straining your relationship, including the loss of a loved one, financial distress, or trouble with one of your families of origin.
  • Physical intimacy is beginning to decline, or your sexual relationship is otherwise unhealthy or dissatisfying.
  • You don’t feel connected to your partner like you once did, and the “spark” between you seems to be missing.
  • You feel like something’s not right in the relationship, but you’re having trouble identifying the problem.

Even if nothing necessarily seems wrong, you and your partner can still benefit greatly from couples counseling. Every relationship has room to grow, and couples counseling could provide you with additional tools to grow your love and deepen your understanding for each other.

Thriveworks Couples Counseling at Columbus, Ohio

Working on your relationship is no easy task, but thankfully you don’t have to do it alone. The expert counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Columbus, OH are trained to identify the root causes of relationship issues and give couples the tools they need to build a strong and fulfilling partnership. With tailored guidance from one of our counselors, your relationship can reach new levels of intimacy, connection, and trust.

Thriveworks Columbus, OH makes it easy to fit couples counseling into you and your partner’s busy lives, so you never have to choose between the health of your relationship and the rest of your commitments. We offer weekend and evening hours and can typically get you in for your first session within the week. We accept most major insurances and offer affordable rates. To book your first session, call our Columbus office at (614) 515-6291 or contact us online.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Columbus therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSmart Accel

  • HealthSmart PPO

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Self-pay costs at Columbus
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.8 Learn about verified reviews
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I've been seeing Ashley for years, and she has done a great job supporting me while I navigate life stressors and changes (big and small).
Emily Mar 2025
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Belinda Mar 2025
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Melissa really listens, and she is able to take what I say and then make connections to either what I have said or felt. She helps me make connections to how I live my life with ADD, PTSD, trauma. She helps me make sense of the hard stuff.
Suzette Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Cecilia has been fantastic during each of our sessions, and I look forward to each appointment. I've tried therapy before but it didn't feel as targeted, or nearly as personal as my time with Cecilia. I would recommend her to anyone who finds her bio/background and areas of expertise resonate with their needs.
Read more Cecilia has been fantastic during each of our sessions, and I look forward to each appointment. I've tried therapy before but it didn't feel as targeted, or nearly as personal as my time with Cecilia. I would recommend her to anyone who finds her bio/background and areas of expertise resonate with their needs.
Justin Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Easy to use. Love virtual sessions. Melissa is wonderful. She's a good listener, has excellent insights, gives me meaningful feedback and education, and is comfortable to work with. I highly respect her skills and compassion.
Marsha Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Everything about my experience was top notch. From finding a therapist, to booking an appointment, to my actual therapist - I adore her and tremendously look forward to our sessions.
Wilma Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Donisha meets me after business hours either in person or over the phone, going on two years now. She's young enough to be my daughter, and has a different perspective on life and people and relationship dynamics than I do, and isn't reticent to call me out on bad behavior or distorted thinking. She's guided me through and past three very toxic relationships and a hostile work environment, and instills hope but not at the expense of reality.
Read more Donisha meets me after business hours either in person or over the phone, going on two years now. She's young enough to be my daughter, and has a different perspective on life and people and relationship dynamics than I do, and isn't reticent to call me out on bad behavior or distorted thinking. She's guided me through and past three very toxic relationships and a hostile work environment, and instills hope but not at the expense of reality.
Michael Mar 2025
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★★★★★
My trauma therapist does an excellent job of balancing time in sessions between helping me sort through current challenges and gently leading me back to keep digging deeper for roots of trauma responses and addressing those things.
Jill Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Columbus is located off of Northwest Blvd, just east of the intersection of Northwest Blvd and N Star Rd. Our building is shared by Schultz CPA, neighbored by Star & Northwest Auto Care, and across the street from Buckeye State Bank. The closest bus stop is Northwest Blvd & Stanford Rd.

Phone number

(614) 739-8926

Languages spoken by OH providers

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