Marriage Counseling Therapists in Ohio
Over the course of time, I have worked with in a variety of settings and have worked with children, adolescents, adults and marriage/couples counseling.
We often times hope that today will be different. You may find yourself asking, when will it
ever stop? Will things ever get better? Can I really change? These are some of the types of questions you may be experiencing. If so, know that there is hope and change is possible! I believe there are reasons why we do what we do and those reasons need to be explored. To begin your journey toward healing, feel free to schedule a complimentary initial consultation with me to see if we would be a good fit. I hope to meet with you soon!
Over the course of time, I have worked with in a variety of settings and have worked with children, adolescents, adults and marriage/couples counseling.
We often times hope that today will be different. You may find yourself asking, when will it
ever stop? Will things ever get better? Can I really change? These are some of the types of questions you may be experiencing. If so, know that there is hope and change is possible! I believe there are reasons why we do what we do and those reasons need to be explored. To begin your journey toward healing, feel free to schedule a complimentary initial consultation with me to see if we would be a good fit. I hope to meet with you soon!
In addition, their areas of expertise include marriage and family counseling, crisis stabilization, individuals, treatment of mental and emotional disorders, and as a life coach.
Clinicians use a person centered approach to counseling while utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
In addition, their areas of expertise include marriage and family counseling, crisis stabilization, individuals, treatment of mental and emotional disorders, and as a life coach.
Clinicians use a person centered approach to counseling while utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
As a professional family and marriage therapist, my ideal clients are couples or families dedicated to enhancing their relationships through a collaborative effort to develop healthier, more effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, I create a safe and supportive environment, I empower clients to explore their emotions and develop healthier patterns of interaction. My goal is to enhance relationships and promote lasting change, ensuring each member feels heard and valued.
As a professional family and marriage therapist, my ideal clients are couples or families dedicated to enhancing their relationships through a collaborative effort to develop healthier, more effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, I create a safe and supportive environment, I empower clients to explore their emotions and develop healthier patterns of interaction. My goal is to enhance relationships and promote lasting change, ensuring each member feels heard and valued.
Compass Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bexley, OH 43209
I also provide family and marital therapy services.
Compass was founded with the vision of empowering individuals who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or other challenges to utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. These goals vary by individual; clients may present with goals to improve their academic or occupational functioning, foster healthier relationships, take control of powerful emotional responses, or (most commonly) to get answers about the sources of their struggles through psychological testing that we use to inform individualized treatment planning. My job is to provide answers to these questions and work with you to achieve success.
I also provide family and marital therapy services.
Compass was founded with the vision of empowering individuals who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or other challenges to utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. These goals vary by individual; clients may present with goals to improve their academic or occupational functioning, foster healthier relationships, take control of powerful emotional responses, or (most commonly) to get answers about the sources of their struggles through psychological testing that we use to inform individualized treatment planning. My job is to provide answers to these questions and work with you to achieve success.
Lauren Holland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44113
Waitlist for new clients
I am a marriage and family therapist (MFT) that focuses on helping children, parents, and families explore their world through the modality of play and relational experience in therapy.
My focus is on providing family and play therapy using child-centered play therapy with parental support. If your child is struggling and you feel stuck on how to help them, I'm here to work with you and your child by using the power of play to create change towards a healthier way of relating and being.
I am a marriage and family therapist (MFT) that focuses on helping children, parents, and families explore their world through the modality of play and relational experience in therapy.
My focus is on providing family and play therapy using child-centered play therapy with parental support. If your child is struggling and you feel stuck on how to help them, I'm here to work with you and your child by using the power of play to create change towards a healthier way of relating and being.
Bonnie Sliver - Dayton Counseling Connection
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45432
I see clients of all ages with various presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and marital issues.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference.
I see clients of all ages with various presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and marital issues.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference.
Aliza M. Prokop
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vienna, OH 44473
I have experience in working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, marital discord, despair and addictions.
I work with people who have lost hope and feel isolated in many ways. My nature is empathetic and I genuinely understand the plight of the individual in this modern day, fast paced world. My work helps those who need a fresh perspective or a reminder that there is light down at the end of the road. I take time to understand and offer creative insight and ideas born from my own experiences and education/training.
I have experience in working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, marital discord, despair and addictions.
I work with people who have lost hope and feel isolated in many ways. My nature is empathetic and I genuinely understand the plight of the individual in this modern day, fast paced world. My work helps those who need a fresh perspective or a reminder that there is light down at the end of the road. I take time to understand and offer creative insight and ideas born from my own experiences and education/training.
I often work with couples who have challenges within their marriage.
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I admire your courage to begin the counseling process! I have over 14 years of experience as an independently licensed counselor. Over the years, I have had the humbling experience of listening to and empowering others to be a better version of themselves. I have worked with all ages including those who benefited from play therapy to those who reside in a nursing home. I have a blended approach to counseling based on the client' situational stressors.
I often work with couples who have challenges within their marriage.
Hello!
I admire your courage to begin the counseling process! I have over 14 years of experience as an independently licensed counselor. Over the years, I have had the humbling experience of listening to and empowering others to be a better version of themselves. I have worked with all ages including those who benefited from play therapy to those who reside in a nursing home. I have a blended approach to counseling based on the client' situational stressors.
I serve teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, couples seeking marriage/relationship counseling, and parents seeking family or parenting guidance.
I am an advocate and counselor. I come from a person-centered, humanistic approach and a strengths-based framework. I utilize connection, experience and the latest research to work with clients towards hope and healing. I have a heart for others to be known and heard and thoroughly value meeting others where they are.
I serve teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, couples seeking marriage/relationship counseling, and parents seeking family or parenting guidance.
I am an advocate and counselor. I come from a person-centered, humanistic approach and a strengths-based framework. I utilize connection, experience and the latest research to work with clients towards hope and healing. I have a heart for others to be known and heard and thoroughly value meeting others where they are.
As a dually licensed professional in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health, my approach to therapy is eclectic - I integrate multiple different frameworks in order to best suit your unique needs.
We can't always control how we feel or what happens in life, but we can control how we respond to it. Whether you're struggling with mental health concerns and symptoms that effect your daily functioning such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, trauma, relationship distress, family conflict, self esteem, LGBTQ+, and/or sexually related issues.. or a mixture of all of the above, I'm here to help. I strive to provide an environment that is non-judgmental, laid back, safe, and comforting. I know the idea of therapy can be scary, but the short term discomfort of making an appointment is less scary than a lifetime of struggling.
As a dually licensed professional in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health, my approach to therapy is eclectic - I integrate multiple different frameworks in order to best suit your unique needs.
We can't always control how we feel or what happens in life, but we can control how we respond to it. Whether you're struggling with mental health concerns and symptoms that effect your daily functioning such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, trauma, relationship distress, family conflict, self esteem, LGBTQ+, and/or sexually related issues.. or a mixture of all of the above, I'm here to help. I strive to provide an environment that is non-judgmental, laid back, safe, and comforting. I know the idea of therapy can be scary, but the short term discomfort of making an appointment is less scary than a lifetime of struggling.
As a marriage and family therapist, I enjoy working both with individuals as well as with couples and family systems, to provide treatment that addresses both individual and systemic factors.
I believe that we all have the capacity to grow towards becoming better versions of ourselves. I work collaboratively and systemically with individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve their desired goals for treatment. I also place great emphasis on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. For adolescents struggling academically or in their interpersonal lives, I work to help them identify how they can get back to being their best selves. For families and couples feeling "stuck" in old patterns of behavior, our work can help you find new ways of relating towards more fulfillment in the relationship.
As a marriage and family therapist, I enjoy working both with individuals as well as with couples and family systems, to provide treatment that addresses both individual and systemic factors.
I believe that we all have the capacity to grow towards becoming better versions of ourselves. I work collaboratively and systemically with individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve their desired goals for treatment. I also place great emphasis on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. For adolescents struggling academically or in their interpersonal lives, I work to help them identify how they can get back to being their best selves. For families and couples feeling "stuck" in old patterns of behavior, our work can help you find new ways of relating towards more fulfillment in the relationship.
Meet Our Marriage Counseling Therapists
Mariah Lawrence
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT, Intern
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45215
I love to work with couples in marriage and couples counseling and family counseling.
I have completed level one and level two Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I love to help couples work through any difficult situation! I have additional training in sex therapy, betrayal trauma, and recovering from affairs. I also have training in suicidal ideation and helping people get back to loving life.
I love to work with couples in marriage and couples counseling and family counseling.
I have completed level one and level two Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I love to help couples work through any difficult situation! I have additional training in sex therapy, betrayal trauma, and recovering from affairs. I also have training in suicidal ideation and helping people get back to loving life.
Through the practice of marriage and family therapy, the more people involved in the therapy process the greater the chances are for positive change to occur.
I work toward repairing and strengthening relationships. Our past relationships made us who we are today and our present ones can either have a positive or negative impact on our future - as we are all connected and constantly influencing one another. It is vital to learn how to begin and/or maintain healthy relationships.
Through the practice of marriage and family therapy, the more people involved in the therapy process the greater the chances are for positive change to occur.
I work toward repairing and strengthening relationships. Our past relationships made us who we are today and our present ones can either have a positive or negative impact on our future - as we are all connected and constantly influencing one another. It is vital to learn how to begin and/or maintain healthy relationships.
Deep Roots Family Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toledo, OH 43615
Destructive marriage eats at your emotions, health and soul.
Hello, I’m Cynthia Connor Wagenhauser. I’m a Christian therapist specializing in narcissistic relationships, confusing, destructive marriages, codependency and divorce recovery for women. If you have someone in your life that drives you crazy, if you feel angry and worn out, sad and anxious about what to do? I can help! I have success working with individuals, teens and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, ptsd, family mental illness, conflict and divorce. Let me help you find victory over low self worth, abuse, depression and anxiety. Couples counseling is NOT recommended for any abusive situation.
Destructive marriage eats at your emotions, health and soul.
Hello, I’m Cynthia Connor Wagenhauser. I’m a Christian therapist specializing in narcissistic relationships, confusing, destructive marriages, codependency and divorce recovery for women. If you have someone in your life that drives you crazy, if you feel angry and worn out, sad and anxious about what to do? I can help! I have success working with individuals, teens and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, ptsd, family mental illness, conflict and divorce. Let me help you find victory over low self worth, abuse, depression and anxiety. Couples counseling is NOT recommended for any abusive situation.
Lucas Aaron Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LICDC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Youngstown, OH 44512
I am a graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
My passion lies in working with my patients to identify the core of the problem and working to resolve that instead of simply addressing the symptoms.
I am a graduate of Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.
My passion lies in working with my patients to identify the core of the problem and working to resolve that instead of simply addressing the symptoms.
Your marriage may be falling a part, your children may be in trouble every time you turn around or you've just been laid off from another job.
Together we will develop a plan tailored just for you. I will help you find helpful resources, improve supports or develop new ones, find ineffective behaviors, gain understanding about any negative ways of thinking and help you develop the skills you will need to meet any of life's challenges.
Your marriage may be falling a part, your children may be in trouble every time you turn around or you've just been laid off from another job.
Together we will develop a plan tailored just for you. I will help you find helpful resources, improve supports or develop new ones, find ineffective behaviors, gain understanding about any negative ways of thinking and help you develop the skills you will need to meet any of life's challenges.
As a Marriage and Family Therapy intern under the supervision of Shea Beris IMFT-S, LPCC-S.
My approach is client centered, ensuring that my services are to your specific needs and goals.
As a Marriage and Family Therapy intern under the supervision of Shea Beris IMFT-S, LPCC-S.
My approach is client centered, ensuring that my services are to your specific needs and goals.
Christina T. Hoehn-Shackelford
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Munroe Falls, OH 44262
My graduate degree is a dual degree in marriage & family therapy & community counseling, preparing me for both individual & relational work.
Have you been struggling with anxiety and are unsure of how to manage it? Do you feel stressed in social situations or in public spaces? Are you tired of having nervous energy, unhelpful thoughts, and physical symptoms related to stress? Or are you dealing with relationship problems? Feeling as though you need to learn better communication skills and ways to deal with your partner? Or need to address past trauma or disturbing events/experiences? Or struggling with negative thinking and depression? Or simply life changes that you're struggling to adjust to? These are the areas that I specialize in. Together, let's change your life.
My graduate degree is a dual degree in marriage & family therapy & community counseling, preparing me for both individual & relational work.
Have you been struggling with anxiety and are unsure of how to manage it? Do you feel stressed in social situations or in public spaces? Are you tired of having nervous energy, unhelpful thoughts, and physical symptoms related to stress? Or are you dealing with relationship problems? Feeling as though you need to learn better communication skills and ways to deal with your partner? Or need to address past trauma or disturbing events/experiences? Or struggling with negative thinking and depression? Or simply life changes that you're struggling to adjust to? These are the areas that I specialize in. Together, let's change your life.
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Certified Counselor, Marriage Family Therapist, Advanced Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner and Board Certified Polarity Practitioner.
Transformative Path is about removing the obstacles in your path. Everyone is on a different path, but all of us have certain obstacles that hold us back form living the best life we can. At Transformative Path we honor the sacredness of each path by treating each individual holistically: mind, body, spirit. There is no way to stop certain things from happening, but you can have enough resources to have a happier, peaceful, loving connected abundant life. When you heal the obstacles, this leaves room for more positive experiences in your life. Are you ready for a better life?
Sarah is a Licensed Professional Certified Counselor, Marriage Family Therapist, Advanced Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner and Board Certified Polarity Practitioner.
Transformative Path is about removing the obstacles in your path. Everyone is on a different path, but all of us have certain obstacles that hold us back form living the best life we can. At Transformative Path we honor the sacredness of each path by treating each individual holistically: mind, body, spirit. There is no way to stop certain things from happening, but you can have enough resources to have a happier, peaceful, loving connected abundant life. When you heal the obstacles, this leaves room for more positive experiences in your life. Are you ready for a better life?
A & R Behavioral Health, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Regina , BSY, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085
We specialize in a variety of counseling services to include but not limited to couples, individual, and group counseling, grief, marriage, anxiety, depression, family, addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral and PTSD trauma therapy.
A & R Therapist will work with you to discover skills that will provide you the abilities to thrive in your daily life and bring insight and compassion to your own life story. We have worked professionally and personally with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, military, veterans, LGBTQ+ and those who suffer with substance use disorders.
We specialize in a variety of counseling services to include but not limited to couples, individual, and group counseling, grief, marriage, anxiety, depression, family, addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral and PTSD trauma therapy.
A & R Therapist will work with you to discover skills that will provide you the abilities to thrive in your daily life and bring insight and compassion to your own life story. We have worked professionally and personally with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, military, veterans, LGBTQ+ and those who suffer with substance use disorders.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.