Relational Therapists in 43231
Darrell Adkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43231 (Online Only)
Clinical Psychologist and Independently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with over 20 years experience teaching and working in Community Mental Health and providing services to those in our community who are undeserved. Extensive work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Counseling, and Emphatic Listening. Have certificates in Trauma Informed Care and Domestic Violence (Duluth Minnesota Domestic Abuse Intervention Program).
Clinical Psychologist and Independently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with over 20 years experience teaching and working in Community Mental Health and providing services to those in our community who are undeserved. Extensive work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Counseling, and Emphatic Listening. Have certificates in Trauma Informed Care and Domestic Violence (Duluth Minnesota Domestic Abuse Intervention Program).
Lara K Palay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43231
I am an experienced clinician, with 20 years in private practice. My work is an essential way for me to experience meaning and connection. I am honored to do it. My mode of practice is psychodynamic with eclectic influences including integrating eastern and western thought, mindfulness, compassion, and meaning. My personal style is warm, clear, and straightforward. I consider therapy to be a partnership with the client. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to gain insight, to create mindfulness and calm in you life, to build coping skills, and to make practical, manageable changes as needed.
I am an experienced clinician, with 20 years in private practice. My work is an essential way for me to experience meaning and connection. I am honored to do it. My mode of practice is psychodynamic with eclectic influences including integrating eastern and western thought, mindfulness, compassion, and meaning. My personal style is warm, clear, and straightforward. I consider therapy to be a partnership with the client. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to gain insight, to create mindfulness and calm in you life, to build coping skills, and to make practical, manageable changes as needed.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.