COUPLES THERAPY COLUMBUS OHIO
The distance does not have to be the end of the line. You can find the connection again.
Feeling disconnected is tough, but the journey back to love starts with a therapist who truly understands couples like you and utilizes proven methods to guide you back to that place of love and connection.
let's get you help
does this sound familiar?
The palpable distance between you feels overwhelming, and you're eager to raise the white flag and put an end to this cold war
You're tired of these endless arguments going in circles, and you're seeking a way to slow things down and find some resolution.
It's like every argument's a rerun, stuck in this Groundhog Day loop, and you're just eager to break free from the cycle
I take a methodical approach, using evidence-based practices, to understand how your relationship got here and what keeps it stuck. I blend couple and individual interviews with a thorough relationship assessment to uncover your strengths and areas where we can work together to grow.
What Does the process look like?
Let's Deep Dive into the Relationship
We start with a deep dive into your relationship. Think of it as Relationship Discovery 101 to understand your relationship history.
Between the first and second session you and your partner have the opportunity to take a comprehensive relationship assessment from the Gottman Institute.
We will additionally have have two separate sessions (one with each of you) to get to know you better. I want to understand YOU and what you bring to the table.
In the third session, we'll sit down together, review your personalized couple’s assessment, and brainstorm goals. We'll craft these goals together, and you'll even walk away with your own copy
Now, onto the good stuff - the treatment phase!
We will start each season with recapping our last session, then we'll jump into tackling those goals together.
I use the two most widely researched and successful approaches to couples therapy, The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
my approach: Gottman therapy is a toolbox for couples. It's got communication tools, like:
Skills (Communication, Conflict...)
Homework (If You Want It)
- Learn to truly listen
- Express needs and feelings openly,
- Avoid toxic habits like criticism or defensiveness.
- Learning to embrace differences, find common ground, and work out solutions that suit both partners.
Gottman therapy gives you the tools, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) dives into the emotional side of your relationship:
Gottman Method
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Gottman therapy is a toolbox for couples. It's got communication tools, like:
Focus on Attachment Bond
Enacting New Skills/Dynamic In Session
- Understand the emotional dance you both do together
- Explore and learn your patterns
- Feel heard
- Gain understanding
- Learn better expression of your needs and feelings in a way that really connects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does couple's therapy cost and do you take insurance?
I don't work directly with insurance companies—I operate as an out-of-network provider. My standard rate is $200 per hour, and for the initial 90-minute intake session, it's $360 (which includes your comprehensive couples assessment). For ongoing 90-minute sessions, it's $300. I'll provide you with a superbill for potential insurance reimbursement, but I can't guarantee the insurance company will reimburse you.
Sarah Newcomer, Marriage and Family Therapist L.L.C © 2024