Couples Counseling
Couples Therapy in Columbus, Ohio — In-Person or Virtual
Couples counseling through Safe Harbour Counseling is for anyone that would like to strengthen their relationship. Contrary to the stigmas, couples counseling is not just for marriages that are in trouble.
We help people learn how to understand each other with different communication styles, which is a big factor for a successful marriage. We also act as a mediator when they are discussing important issues like finances, intimacy, children, religion and political views.
Couples counseling can help with...
- Straight or gay relationships
- Interracial relationships
- Young teen or college relationships
- Relationships with a large age gap
- Relationships that are at any stage, including dating, engaged, or married
Signs or Indicators that a couple may need to seek counseling:
You're not “feeling much love”
You're not communicating well
One partner had a physical or emotional affair
You bicker endlessly
One partner is thinking of breaking up
Sex is so-so
You fight all the time
You pretend everything is fine
The same issues keep coming up
You have different views about money
You want to have a healthy relationship
What to Expect at Your Session:
Couples Therapy — Virtual or In-Person in Columbus, OH
Typically, sessions will occur every two weeks to start and will last around an hour. They can be in-person or virtual depending on the couple’s preference.
We will start each session with a check in to see how they are doing since your last session. We discuss any issues that come up in between. We will then discuss new strategies to help you overcome your differences, provide a wrap up and give homework for you to work on until the next session.
If you need to get in touch with us outside of sessions, you can email or call our office to speak with your counselor. You can also email and message us from your client portal.
Counseling Methods for Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Positive Psychology
Analyzing the Ways Couples Communicate
Exploring Unconscious Roots of Problems
Enhancing Intimacy
Integrative
Safe Harbour Couples Counselors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can come to couples counseling at Safe Harbour Counseling?
Couples counseling at Safe Harbour Counseling is open to all couples: straight, gay, married, with children, or simply struggling. No particular relationship structure or level of crisis is required. Any two people who want to work on their relationship are welcome.
What does a couples counseling session look like?
Sessions at Safe Harbour Counseling begin with a check-in on how both partners are doing since the last appointment, including any issues that came up in between. From there, the counselor works with the couple on new strategies to help them navigate their differences. Sessions close with a wrap-up and homework for the couple to work on until the next appointment. Partners can reach the counselor outside of sessions by phone, email, or through the client portal.
Do both partners need to want to come to therapy for it to work?
Both partners attending sessions together is the typical format for couples counseling. When both people are present and engaged, the work tends to be more effective. That said, the counselors at Safe Harbour Counseling understand that one partner may be more reluctant than the other, and they work to create a space where both feel heard and not singled out.
What kinds of issues does couples counseling address?
Couples counseling at Safe Harbour Counseling addresses a wide range of relationship concerns, including communication difficulties, conflict, intimacy issues, the effects of stress or major life transitions on a relationship, and the impact of one or both partners' mental health on the relationship dynamic. The goal is to help couples bring out the best in each other and begin to genuinely enjoy being together again.
Is couples counseling available via telehealth?
Yes. Safe Harbour Counseling offers telehealth services throughout Ohio, including for couples who prefer to meet remotely or who are unable to come to the Columbus office together.