Family Therapists in Columbus, OH
I support parents, POC and couples through the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of life. As a perinatal therapist with lived experience of postpartum depression and cancer, I hold space with compassion, honesty, and steadiness. I help you slow down, understand yourself, and reconnect with who you’re becoming. You don’t have to hold everything alone. I love helping individuals reconnect with themselves and others during and after the identity shifts that come with parenting, caregiving and chronic illness.
I support parents, POC and couples through the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of life. As a perinatal therapist with lived experience of postpartum depression and cancer, I hold space with compassion, honesty, and steadiness. I help you slow down, understand yourself, and reconnect with who you’re becoming. You don’t have to hold everything alone. I love helping individuals reconnect with themselves and others during and after the identity shifts that come with parenting, caregiving and chronic illness.
Between nonstop meetings, family obligations, and high expectations, there’s little time left for you.
I offer online therapy for women navigating overwhelming emotions, major life transitions, burnout, anxiety, and a history of trauma. In our sessions, you can expect to walk away with greater clarity, emotional relief, and actionable steps to help you feel better. Your past or your current circumstances don't need to dictate how you show up in the world.
Between nonstop meetings, family obligations, and high expectations, there’s little time left for you.
I offer online therapy for women navigating overwhelming emotions, major life transitions, burnout, anxiety, and a history of trauma. In our sessions, you can expect to walk away with greater clarity, emotional relief, and actionable steps to help you feel better. Your past or your current circumstances don't need to dictate how you show up in the world.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Your experiences deserve an attentive, compassionate witness. My goal in therapy is to sit alongside you in every moment and emotion. We will work together to compile a narrative of your life, attuning to the moments you may have been missed or misunderstood. Along the way, our intention will be to free you from the elements of your story that keep you stuck or hold you back from being your most authentic self. We will lean into your strengths, and use them to propel you forward into a brighter, more hopeful future.
My approach can be applied to both individual and couples therapy.
Your experiences deserve an attentive, compassionate witness. My goal in therapy is to sit alongside you in every moment and emotion. We will work together to compile a narrative of your life, attuning to the moments you may have been missed or misunderstood. Along the way, our intention will be to free you from the elements of your story that keep you stuck or hold you back from being your most authentic self. We will lean into your strengths, and use them to propel you forward into a brighter, more hopeful future.
My approach can be applied to both individual and couples therapy.
Welcome!
You may be someone who holds it all together for others, yet privately feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how things became this heavy. Choosing to look honestly at your life and seek change is a powerful first step—it takes real courage.
Life transitions, trauma, and ongoing stress can wear you down. Therapy should feel collaborative and empowering—a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and also challenged to grow. Together, we’ll look beneath the surface, identify problematic patterns, and build practical tools that lead to meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome!
You may be someone who holds it all together for others, yet privately feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how things became this heavy. Choosing to look honestly at your life and seek change is a powerful first step—it takes real courage.
Life transitions, trauma, and ongoing stress can wear you down. Therapy should feel collaborative and empowering—a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and also challenged to grow. Together, we’ll look beneath the surface, identify problematic patterns, and build practical tools that lead to meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, my name is Emily Elliott (she/her/hers), I am a therapist with experience in crisis work, community mental health, and private practice settings. My passion is creating safe spaces that allow clients to open up, reflect, and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that therapeutic success is only possible when a strong therapeutic relationship between provider and client exists. I enjoy working with all humans and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello, my name is Emily Elliott (she/her/hers), I am a therapist with experience in crisis work, community mental health, and private practice settings. My passion is creating safe spaces that allow clients to open up, reflect, and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe that therapeutic success is only possible when a strong therapeutic relationship between provider and client exists. I enjoy working with all humans and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help children who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Sarah uses a systems approach with families to help clients improve socially, emotionally and behaviorally in all settings. She does this by advocating for clients at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and collaborating with school staff to create an effective intervention plan for each client. Sarah works diligently to help clients meet their full potential.
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help children who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Sarah uses a systems approach with families to help clients improve socially, emotionally and behaviorally in all settings. She does this by advocating for clients at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and collaborating with school staff to create an effective intervention plan for each client. Sarah works diligently to help clients meet their full potential.
I have been counseling for over 45 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families.
I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which has become the cornerstone of today's therapy models.I use an integrated model of counseling that works well with many of the challenging problems we currently face.Counseling goals include decreasing maladaptive behaviors,increasing adaptive coping in mindfulness, stress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal relationship skills.
I have been counseling for over 45 years and have provided psychotherapy services to all types of individuals,couples and families.
I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which has become the cornerstone of today's therapy models.I use an integrated model of counseling that works well with many of the challenging problems we currently face.Counseling goals include decreasing maladaptive behaviors,increasing adaptive coping in mindfulness, stress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal relationship skills.
Wherever you are in your journey—whether you’re celebrating wins, navigating hardship or grief, healing from past trauma, managing everyday stress, or simply seeking personal growth—I would be honored to work with you.
Traumatic experiences can leave lasting emotional, psychological, and physical effects, including flashbacks, intrusive memories, sleep disturbances, hypervigilance, and emotional triggers that interfere with daily functioning. Whether trauma stems from abuse, accidents, disasters, relationship trauma, or high-stress occupational experiences, its impact can feel overwhelming and isolating.
Wherever you are in your journey—whether you’re celebrating wins, navigating hardship or grief, healing from past trauma, managing everyday stress, or simply seeking personal growth—I would be honored to work with you.
Traumatic experiences can leave lasting emotional, psychological, and physical effects, including flashbacks, intrusive memories, sleep disturbances, hypervigilance, and emotional triggers that interfere with daily functioning. Whether trauma stems from abuse, accidents, disasters, relationship trauma, or high-stress occupational experiences, its impact can feel overwhelming and isolating.
My practice is informed by person-centered, cognitive behavioral, attachment, trauma-informed, internal family systems, and mindfulness theories.
Creating a trusting relationship and holding a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, respected and understood is my top priority. It is my privilege to listen and provide support through some of life's most difficult challenges. I bring a gentle, curious, compassionate, non-judgmental and often playful approach to therapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing or have a history of a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, body image issues, grief, life transitions, changes in beliefs, relationships and identity.
My practice is informed by person-centered, cognitive behavioral, attachment, trauma-informed, internal family systems, and mindfulness theories.
Creating a trusting relationship and holding a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, respected and understood is my top priority. It is my privilege to listen and provide support through some of life's most difficult challenges. I bring a gentle, curious, compassionate, non-judgmental and often playful approach to therapy. I help children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing or have a history of a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, body image issues, grief, life transitions, changes in beliefs, relationships and identity.
Maybe you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something just isn't working anymore. Stress and worry have become your baseline, a relationship feels strained, or you're carrying something heavy from your past. You might be facing a major life change - or you're tired of a pattern you can't seem to break.
You don't have to keep pushing through it alone.
I'm a licensed social worker working with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance misuse, and life transitions. I focus on helping you feel heard and understood, and then we work together on what comes next - at a pace that works for you.
Maybe you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like something just isn't working anymore. Stress and worry have become your baseline, a relationship feels strained, or you're carrying something heavy from your past. You might be facing a major life change - or you're tired of a pattern you can't seem to break.
You don't have to keep pushing through it alone.
I'm a licensed social worker working with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance misuse, and life transitions. I focus on helping you feel heard and understood, and then we work together on what comes next - at a pace that works for you.
One of the hardest things to do in life is change, especially if you have been made to feel that your mind, body, and lifestyle are inherently wrong. But you don't have to do it alone. The bravest thing you can do in life is reach out for help. And I'm here to do just that. This is your life. You deserve to know yourself, be yourself, and control your own future. As a neurodivergent affirming therapist, it is my privilege to help Autistic, ADHDer, and other neurodivergent people overcome trauma and live their best lives.
One of the hardest things to do in life is change, especially if you have been made to feel that your mind, body, and lifestyle are inherently wrong. But you don't have to do it alone. The bravest thing you can do in life is reach out for help. And I'm here to do just that. This is your life. You deserve to know yourself, be yourself, and control your own future. As a neurodivergent affirming therapist, it is my privilege to help Autistic, ADHDer, and other neurodivergent people overcome trauma and live their best lives.
If you're tired of feeling stuck and want to experience a change for the better, for yourself, family and/or partner please allow us to serve as your safe space.
As the Founder of Rainbow of Resilience LLC, I specialize in mental health and substance use disorders. I utilize a holistic approach, while implementing a person centered approach so I can meet you where you are at. My goal is to focus on your overall wellness as an individual, not just sustaining mental/emotional health, but also increasing your quality of life. I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health and substance use field with various agencies in the Franklin County and Central Ohio area. I also have experience with diverse and vulnerable populations as well.
If you're tired of feeling stuck and want to experience a change for the better, for yourself, family and/or partner please allow us to serve as your safe space.
As the Founder of Rainbow of Resilience LLC, I specialize in mental health and substance use disorders. I utilize a holistic approach, while implementing a person centered approach so I can meet you where you are at. My goal is to focus on your overall wellness as an individual, not just sustaining mental/emotional health, but also increasing your quality of life. I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health and substance use field with various agencies in the Franklin County and Central Ohio area. I also have experience with diverse and vulnerable populations as well.
I specialize in helping young people and their families navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, family dynamics, school, relationships, and life transitions.
My career expands over 20 years as a Social Worker, with experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I like to describe my personality as warm, open, compassionate, and kind. I strive to create spaces and opportunities that foster safety and support.
I specialize in helping young people and their families navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, family dynamics, school, relationships, and life transitions.
My career expands over 20 years as a Social Worker, with experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I like to describe my personality as warm, open, compassionate, and kind. I strive to create spaces and opportunities that foster safety and support.
I honor each person's innate value, inherent worth, unique cultural identity, family dynamics, and individual perspectives.
I understand the strength that it takes to reach out for support. Life and relationships can be painfully complicated and messy. I am here to work through your concerns along with you and to provide support while you navigate challenges and life transitions. I will remain focused on your treatment goals and conduct sessions in an ethical and professional manner.
I honor each person's innate value, inherent worth, unique cultural identity, family dynamics, and individual perspectives.
I understand the strength that it takes to reach out for support. Life and relationships can be painfully complicated and messy. I am here to work through your concerns along with you and to provide support while you navigate challenges and life transitions. I will remain focused on your treatment goals and conduct sessions in an ethical and professional manner.
My training includes Wellness, Marriage and Family, Adult, Personal, and Social Counseling, and Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional disorders.
Therapy is for ANYONE and is often helpful for those looking for an enhanced sense of self-understanding and acceptance in the world. I hope to help you explore and understand how your past experiences have shaped the way you view yourself as well as your understanding of your relationships with others. I provide a safe place for my clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions and how this impacts their lives in the day-to-day. I would love the opportunity to provide space for you as you move through a big life change or need support navigating this journey we call life.
My training includes Wellness, Marriage and Family, Adult, Personal, and Social Counseling, and Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional disorders.
Therapy is for ANYONE and is often helpful for those looking for an enhanced sense of self-understanding and acceptance in the world. I hope to help you explore and understand how your past experiences have shaped the way you view yourself as well as your understanding of your relationships with others. I provide a safe place for my clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions and how this impacts their lives in the day-to-day. I would love the opportunity to provide space for you as you move through a big life change or need support navigating this journey we call life.
In my free time I enjoy running marathons and cycling around the city, playing with my dog and cat, and traveling to new places with family and friends.
Hello! My name is Rick Payne and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I received my Bachelor’s degree from Miami (OH) University in psychology and graduated with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University. I have previously worked in community mental health settings and have assisted adults with various problems such as addiction/substance abuse, adjustment disorders, bipolar, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, men’s issues, mood disorders, and stress management.
In my free time I enjoy running marathons and cycling around the city, playing with my dog and cat, and traveling to new places with family and friends.
Hello! My name is Rick Payne and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I received my Bachelor’s degree from Miami (OH) University in psychology and graduated with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University. I have previously worked in community mental health settings and have assisted adults with various problems such as addiction/substance abuse, adjustment disorders, bipolar, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, men’s issues, mood disorders, and stress management.
I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for more than three decades. I believe in carefully listening and then being interactive. I share ideas and possible things to do to challenge old behaviors and erroneous beliefs about oneself. I am a big believer in when one has a bigger picture of one’s self and their back story then real change can occur.
I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for more than three decades. I believe in carefully listening and then being interactive. I share ideas and possible things to do to challenge old behaviors and erroneous beliefs about oneself. I am a big believer in when one has a bigger picture of one’s self and their back story then real change can occur.
I also incorporate EMDR and Internal Family Systems when appropriate.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to explore their needs and promote healing and growth.
I also incorporate EMDR and Internal Family Systems when appropriate.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to explore their needs and promote healing and growth.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are juggling expectations, navigating change, or feeling unsure about your next steps. You might feel anxious, stuck, burned out, or disconnected, even when you are doing your best to keep things moving. I enjoy working with adults who want to slow things down, feel understood, and build changes collaboratively that feel doable. As a bilingual therapist in English and Spanish with Puerto Rican and Panamanian roots, I care about supporting Latino clients and anyone navigating identity, anxiety, and major life transitions. You already have strengths, and therapy can help you discover and use them.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are juggling expectations, navigating change, or feeling unsure about your next steps. You might feel anxious, stuck, burned out, or disconnected, even when you are doing your best to keep things moving. I enjoy working with adults who want to slow things down, feel understood, and build changes collaboratively that feel doable. As a bilingual therapist in English and Spanish with Puerto Rican and Panamanian roots, I care about supporting Latino clients and anyone navigating identity, anxiety, and major life transitions. You already have strengths, and therapy can help you discover and use them.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.