Couples Counseling Therapists in Cincinnati, OH
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Carrie M Stolzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PhD Can
Verified
Verified
My specialization is in positive existential & creative therapy for adult
couples
& individuals with
relationship
challenges, life transitions & anxiety.
Life is a journey. Your journey and personal life experiences mean everything- the blessings as well as the traumas. When there are unhealed wounds of the past, it is hard to feel safe in the world, secure with ourselves or in relationships with others. As a result, we often experience anxiety, depression, and
relationship
challenges. I offer a gentle, non-intrusive, compassionate and safe space for you to begin the healing process to live your most meaningful life. “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.”

Anne Marie Mangold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I
partner
with the parents to give the most innovative treatment approaches.
I have been the owner of Positive Pathways since 2000. I am passionate about meeting clients right where they are and journeying with them. I utilize a total acceptance approach by helping each client understand his/her needs through the language of non-violent communication. I am open to everyone and love to work with shedding new light on situations through my logical approach and unconditional positive regard.. I am a former adoptive parent and have 2 birth children. I home-school them. I specialize in adoption and attachment work. I work with Theophostic for healing of deep trauma.

Maria Lucking
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate in specializing in women's issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem/self worth, anger management, health and wellness,
relationship
issues, parenting strategies, challenges with life transitions (child birth, loss of a loved one, ending of
relationship
, start of new phase of life).
Not accepting new clients

Ashlie M Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC- S, LDCIII
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The
relationship
between client and therapist is crucial.
If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Laotse. Many of us can relate to this quote. In fact, many of the individuals I see now have suffered from a tremendous amount of pain. I want to join you in your healing journey, reaching a feeling of peace and comfort. Give yourself the permission to tell your story and BE HEARD. As your therapist I provide a safe & non-judgmental environment to really begin this process. I have no doubt in your ability to be at peace. I want to reinforce your strength, potential, & worth.

Darcy Jack
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
As a certified Imago
relationship
therapist, Darcy has extensive training beyond her counseling license to understand what makes intimate relationships so challenging and why that's actually good news.
In a supportive atmosphere, Darcy assists clients through challenges to create the relationships they long for. Learning to see troubling differences as opportunities to grow, clients develop skills that improve all relationships, with themselves, partners/spouses, family of origin, children, friends and colleagues. People of all races, ethnicities, ages, spiritual perspectives, sexual and gender expression are warmly welcomed.

Tosha Habig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are a family member of a queer, neurodivergent, or gender diverse youth, I will work to provide support to you and the
relationship
you have with them.
I’m Tosha (she/they), a queer, neurodivergent, licensed social worker in Ohio. In my practice, I specialize in offering affirming, supportive therapy to LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent youth and young adults learn to accept, and eventually love, themselves for who they are. I also work with many other struggles such as anxiety, depression, hard life transitions, trauma and grief. I believe having a safe space to process your feelings, struggles and thoughts is something everyone should have access to. You are more than a diagnosis or your struggles and I am here to join you on your journey.

Tina Pocock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling in silence? Have you experienced such pain in your life that you feel alone and isolated? Are you fearful to share because you believe no one will understand? Well, you are not alone. If this is how you feel or have felt, there is hope. You don't have to fight alone. There is support for you. There is someone who understands and will provide you with the tools to to walk through this journey. I am available to meet with individuals,
couples
and families in-person and through teletherapy appointments.

Julie L Tiemeier
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MAPC, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Are you dealing with life transitions, grief, work stress or family issues? I can help you if you suffer from depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. I assist individuals and
couples
with an emphasis on empathy, caring and understanding.

Donna Hurd Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work with adult individuals who are dealing with life transitions, anxiety, stress, depression, communication and
relationship
issues, grief and trauma.
Emotional pain from childhood can affect many aspects of adulthood. You many feel that your past is: Compromising your ability to enjoy the present; Creating a disconnect from those around you; Causing you to please everyone but yourself; Contributing to generally unmothered, unsettled, and unhappy feelings. If this describes what you have been feeling, let's talk. I will help you make sense of those feelings in a very caring and understanding manner. We will find ways to help you move forward and enable you to appreciate who you are.

Inspired Living, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have worked with varying concerns: depression, anxiety,
relationship
concerns, body image, trauma, grief/loss, adjustment difficulties, and identity concerns.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image. I will work with you at your own pace to address these concerns and to share the information you truly need to process. I use an integrative approach that focuses on management of difficult emotions, healthy coping, and challenging negative thoughts that maintain disordered eating. In addition, I have a specific focus in working with individuals struggling with fertility and prenatal and post-natal concerns. I offer a supportive place to shed tears of fertility struggles, difficulties of pregnancy, and problems adjusting to becoming a parent.
Not accepting new clients

James Thomas Binder
MD
Verified
Verified
I am a
couples
therapist practicing in Cincinnati,. I have treated
couples
and families since the 1990s. I am deeply committed to helping
couples
improve their relationships. I am a retired psychiatrist and no longer provide psychiatric diagnosis or treatment. I am totally devoted to couple therapy. I have had extensive training and experience using the Developmental Model of
Couples
Therapy, created by Ellyn Bader, PhD. and Peter Pearson, PhD. This powerful model allows me to take a leadership role and give the couple a clear direction out of their struggles.

Tina Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
My areas of focus include treating adolescents & adults with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I am very passionate about helping my patients overcome guilt, shame and self-esteem issues. I incorporate a lot of DBT skills into sessions, helping patients build distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal communication skills - along with how to apply these skills to their life. I help
couples
work on communication, validation and empathy as a starting point to resolve their conflict. I'm a believer in the value of developing a structure, schedule and routine to help build a life worth living.

Priscilla Peters, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Working with Individuals,
Couples
and Families around a variety of issues is a gift and an honor. Seeking professional help takes courage and strength and is a choice that I deeply respect. While some clients are struggling with long-term issues that are affecting their daily lives, others are seeking a confidential space to talk through a specific
relationship
issue or difficult life stage. Regardless of the issue, my goal is to work cooperatively with clients to help facilitate their personal, emotional, physical and spiritual growth. My goal is for clients to leave my office feeling respected, heard, understood, & empowered.

Jessica Twehues
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a clinical psychologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, I enjoy maintaining a small private practice specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation,
relationship
issues, men's issues, and weight loss counseling. I purposefully keep my practice small to maintain direct contact with clients and provide personal, specialized care. I believe strongly that people can change through therapy and will work with you to make changes within yourself and in your life. I focus on providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help people change.

Andie Bernard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a combination of brain and body-based approaches, including talk therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, Somatic and various aspects of Mindfulness to help in the following areas: trauma, anxiety, stress management, lack of meaning, hopelessness, fatigue, attachment and
relationship
concerns.
Rootworks Wellness is a clinical mental health practice in the Gaslight District of Clifton in Cincinnati. In our work together, we will examine and process the triggers and stuck points in your life, freeing up mental and emotional space for you to thrive and claim your wholeness. I view attachment, connection and seeing oneself as valuable and worthy as the most important work we can do for ourselves.

Learn2Thrive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Learn2Thrive is a boutique mental health practice located in Cincinnati (Kenwood), OH. We provide therapy, life coaching, and consultation to individuals,
couples
, families and groups. We offer customized educational presentations and consultations to organizations and groups on a variety of mental health issues. We want to promote emotional well-being in all arenas so that individuals, families, organizations, and communities can learn to thrive.

Bailey Swinford-Carmichael
LPC Intern, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I welcome all clients, but particularly enjoy working with clients who are coping with women's issues (including postpartum adjustment), anxiety, depression, infidelity (from both sides),
couples
exploring consensual nonmonogamy, or clients weathering a major life transition (e.
Salutations! My name is Bailey, and I am pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling at Northern Kentucky University. My counseling style is welcoming and empathetic, and it is important to me that you feel comfortable, supported, and empowered during our time together. It is my utmost intention to treat all my clients as unique individuals who are deserving of unconditional acceptance, regardless of their individual circumstances or struggles. It is my belief that meaning, while a slippery concept, is best explored through the lens of human connection. For me, it is an honor to accompany others on their healing journeys.

Matthew 'Harv' Stricklin Jr
Counselor, MDiv, MSEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am a Certified Advanced Imago
Relationship
Therapist, a pastoral counselor, and an addictions counselor who is independently licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor.
Relationships are the clients I am most passionate about working with. I thrive on facilitating healing and growth in the sacred space between two people, that special connection that can be so energizing and vital. I have discovered the joy of seeing not only relationships heal and grow, but also partners in relationships. Your
relationship
offers great potential for you and your
partner
. You were wounded in relationships earlier in life; we all were. Here is the good news: you can heal in your current
relationship
and so can your
partner
. The two of you can do the hard work; I can help!

Sami Stull
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
and those who are de/reconstructing their religion/spirituality, or experiencing distress, trauma or pleasure related challenges that are caused by harmful religious experiences.
All of us have a story - and we all tell stories. I believe that the stories we tell about ourselves and others hold a heavy hand in our quality of life and the way that we view the world around us. I am passionate about counseling because I yearn to create space where others feel safe to explore and discover their authentic self – to feel heard, seen, and known. Throughout our sessions, I will create space for every part of you and will help you to discover and re-write the stories that no longer serve you.
Waitlist for new clients

Amanda Chen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I would be honored to
partner
with you on the path of self-discovery and growth.
We all experience obstacles in life that can be difficult to maneuver. Sometimes, this can leave us feeling stuck. Other times, the skills that we use to keep us safe and help us cope become the very things that create challenges in our lives. As someone who has struggled through many of life’s transitions myself, I know that the work of change isn’t always easy. My vision for therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows each person to feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.