COLUMBUS, OHIO · ONLINE COUNSELING
Couples and marriage counseling in Columbus, Ohio.
Online couples and marriage counseling for Columbus and all of Ohio. Sit down together at home, with a counselor to guide you.
Led by Dr. Angela Dover, PhD, LPCC-S, Clinical Director
Online therapy
Sessions from home, anywhere in Ohio
An Ohio practice
Offices in Avon, Avon Lake, Westlake and Amherst
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MARRIAGE COUNSELING IN COLUMBUS
What is marriage counseling?
Marriage counseling is guided time with a trained counselor, so the two of you can understand each other and work through conflict. You don’t need to be in crisis, and you don’t need to have everything figured out. Many couples reach out because the same arguments keep repeating, or because they feel more like roommates than partners.
Each of you gets room to say what you feel, without judgment, and to really hear the other person. If you live in Columbus, couples therapy and marriage counseling sessions are online, so you meet from home.
Talk through hard things more calmly
Learn ways to talk that help your partner hear you, and help you hear them.
Understand what each of you needs
Counseling helps you name the needs under the conflict, so you can talk about what’s really going on, not just the dishes.
Build skills you can use at home
The goal is habits you both keep using at home, long after your last session.
A FAMILIAR FEELING
When the same conversation keeps coming back.
There’s no need to wait for a breaking point. These are some of the most common reasons couples reach out.
Communication breakdowns
Talks turn into arguments, or you stop talking about the hard things at all.
Trust and infidelity
Rebuilding trust after an affair, or when doubt and jealousy keep creeping in.
Conflict that never resolves
Same fight, different week. Nothing ever really gets settled.
Intimacy and sexual concerns
Less closeness, or feeling far apart in the same room.
Parenting disagreements
You disagree about the kids, and it spills into everything else.
Life transitions
A move, a new baby, a job change, retirement or a loss that shifts everything.
ONLINE COUNSELING
Online marriage counseling for Columbus couples.
Between work, the kids and the drive, counseling is easy to put off. Meeting online takes a lot of that away. You meet with your counselor from home, or anywhere in Ohio where you have privacy.
Many couples find it easier to open up on their own couch. And with no drive, it’s often simpler to fit sessions into a full week.
What you’ll need
A quiet, private space and a reliable internet connection on a phone, tablet or computer.
Where you can be
Anywhere in Ohio where you can talk privately, like your home.
Counseling, online
You meet online with a counselor from our team.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Types of marriage and couples counseling in Columbus.
No two couples come in with the same story, so couples counseling in Columbus doesn’t follow a single script. These are the ways we can work with you.
Couples counseling together
You and your partner meet with a counselor together. Each of you gets to say how you feel and what’s been happening, while your counselor keeps the conversation on track so you can work on it as a team. For Columbus couples, these sessions are online.
Counseling on your own
Maybe your partner isn’t ready to join yet. Or something personal is spilling into the relationship and you want to work on it first. Individual counseling gives you guidance and practical next steps, even when you start on your own.
Premarital counseling
For couples planning to marry. Premarital counseling helps you understand each other, set expectations and practice working through conflict before the wedding, not after.
Intensive marriage counseling
For couples facing something serious, or who want more focused time to work on it. Intensive counseling uses longer, more in-depth sessions. Ask our team whether it’s a good fit for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How to get started.
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Here’s what happens after you do.
STEP 1
Tell us what you’re looking for
Fill out the appointment form below or call (440) 847-8505.
STEP 2
We help you find the right fit
Our team gets back to you, helps you check your insurance benefits and session estimates, and helps match you with a counselor who works with couples.
STEP 3
Meet online, from home
Sessions usually run about 50 to 60 minutes, generally once a week. That can change with your situation and progress.
PRACTICE LEADERSHIP
An Ohio practice. People you can get to know.
Dr. Angela Dover leads our team of Ohio counselors, including the marriage counselors and couples therapists who meet with Columbus couples online.
Dr. Angela Dover
PhD, LPCC-S
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
PATIENT FEEDBACK
What patients say about Innovative Counseling.
“So thankful to have found this group. They were able to walk my daughter through the trauma of the last year and have helped her get on her feet and face this new year successfully. I can’t imagine where we would be with our therapist!”
INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PATIENT
“I really like this place! Very welcoming atmosphere and easy registration process. My therapist was very professional and and I felt very comfortable during our session. Highly recommend!”
INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PATIENT
“I was fortunate enough to get in to be seen by a therapist during Covid. I was amazed at how quickly they were able to schedule me. I believe I really benefited from the time intention I received at this practice. I would highly recommend them.”
INNOVATIVE COUNSELING PATIENT
CHOOSING A COUNSELOR
How to find the right couples therapist for you and your partner.
Picking a marriage counselor can feel like a big decision. Here are a few things to look for, and you can ask us about any of them.
Check their credentials
Look for a licensed mental health professional with experience in couples or marriage counseling.
Look for balance
A good counselor doesn’t take sides. Both of you should feel heard and understood.
Expect practical tools
You should leave sessions with things to try at home, not just a recap of the week’s arguments.
Trust your comfort level
You should both feel at ease. If you feel judged, it may not be the right fit, and it’s okay to say so.
What is the goal of marriage counseling?
To help the two of you understand what’s behind the conflict and find better ways to talk about it. What you learn is meant to stay with you after counseling ends.
How long is each session?
Marriage counseling sessions at Innovative Counseling typically last about 50 to 60 minutes.
How often will we meet?
Most couples start with weekly sessions. How often you meet can change based on your situation and progress.
Is there an office in Columbus?
Not at this time. Couples in Columbus meet with us online. Our offices are in Avon, Avon Lake, Westlake and Amherst.
Is couples counseling confidential?
Yes. What you discuss in your sessions is kept strictly confidential, in line with professional ethical guidelines and the law.
Can I go to marriage counseling alone?
Yes. If your partner can’t or won’t come, or something personal is affecting the relationship, you can start with individual counseling.
What do couples gain from counseling?
Many couples leave understanding each other better, talking more easily and with a plan for the next hard stretch. The goal is to keep growing after counseling ends.
Do you take insurance?
Our team can help you verify your insurance benefits and discuss estimates for sessions before you start. Just ask when you request an appointment.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Request an appointment.
Good questions to ask us
- How your counselor works with couples
- Whether online sessions are a fit for you
- Fees and insurance
Prefer to call?
Tell us how to reach you.
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