Couples Counseling Therapists in Cincinnati, OH

Photo of Jessica Twehues, Psychologist in Cincinnati, OH
Jessica Twehues
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45255
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.
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.
(859) 905-3601 View (859) 905-3601
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Rachel Turner
Counselor, MAEd, LPCC, LSW
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45244  (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, OCD, family-of-origin issues, relationship challenges, and communication.
Are you looking for a compassionate space to sort through life's challenges? Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or just not yourself? It would be an honor to be on your team as you grow in self-understanding and self-compassion, all while working towards realistic and concrete goals to improve your mood, wellbeing, and relationships. Schedule a free initial assessment to see if you think counseling can benefit you!
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, OCD, family-of-origin issues, relationship challenges, and communication.
Are you looking for a compassionate space to sort through life's challenges? Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or just not yourself? It would be an honor to be on your team as you grow in self-understanding and self-compassion, all while working towards realistic and concrete goals to improve your mood, wellbeing, and relationships. Schedule a free initial assessment to see if you think counseling can benefit you!
(513) 640-9782 View (513) 640-9782
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Debbie Woodall Carroll
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45241
My experiences in life and in my practice helped me gain an appreciation for being a parent, a spouse, a friend and family member.
It is hard to ask for help! I am passionate about working with individuals who are motivated and willing to grow personally. I help them understand they have more control in their lives than it may seem. I teach my clients to recognize their strengths and abilities which empowers them. I guide them in their decision making so they recognize what steps help them reach their goals faster and improve their quality of life!
My experiences in life and in my practice helped me gain an appreciation for being a parent, a spouse, a friend and family member.
It is hard to ask for help! I am passionate about working with individuals who are motivated and willing to grow personally. I help them understand they have more control in their lives than it may seem. I teach my clients to recognize their strengths and abilities which empowers them. I guide them in their decision making so they recognize what steps help them reach their goals faster and improve their quality of life!
(513) 657-4319 x14 View (513) 657-4319 x14
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Shelly Baxter
Counselor, MA, LPCC, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45255
Specialties include couples, depression, anxiety, grief and loss as well as risk assessment and crisis intervention for youth and adults.
As a systemic couples, individual and family counselor, my interactive treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to assist clients as we resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. You will be encouraged, challenged, and taught skills that will help you implement healthy strategies, stop problematic patterns and behaviors so that you can be a better version of you.
Specialties include couples, depression, anxiety, grief and loss as well as risk assessment and crisis intervention for youth and adults.
As a systemic couples, individual and family counselor, my interactive treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to assist clients as we resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. You will be encouraged, challenged, and taught skills that will help you implement healthy strategies, stop problematic patterns and behaviors so that you can be a better version of you.
(513) 450-4223 View (513) 450-4223
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Lauren Hughes
Art Therapist, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Looking for help is an important and sometimes very difficult first step to take. Feeling heard and validated can take us from a dark place to a place filled with more light. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), I enjoy helping people advocate for themselves, and gain a deeper understanding of their relationships and their path forward. I have over a decade of experience working with children, families, and couples and I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, career changes, and low self-esteem.
Looking for help is an important and sometimes very difficult first step to take. Feeling heard and validated can take us from a dark place to a place filled with more light. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), I enjoy helping people advocate for themselves, and gain a deeper understanding of their relationships and their path forward. I have over a decade of experience working with children, families, and couples and I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, career changes, and low self-esteem.
(513) 895-9296 View (513) 895-9296
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Thomas B Wilkinson
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC-C, MA
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45215
I utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach, with a focus on identifying and communicating emotional states, with couples and individuals.
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.
I utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach, with a focus on identifying and communicating emotional states, with couples and individuals.
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.
(844) 387-1851 View (844) 387-1851
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Christine H Conlan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISWS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Specialities: Depression/ Anxiety, EMDR, Couples, Marriage & Family, Pre, Post & Collaborative Divorce, Enneagram, Pairs Therapist for Couples & Teens, Body Balance & Body Image.
Difficulties in our lives can interfere with our happiness, perhaps leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or angry. We want our lives to be better. Fortunately, the human spirit is resilient. This often is when we can heal, reconnect, and move forward in our life. My practice is built on the belief in our power to move from pain, change, to growth and joy. I have seen this in my life and my clients. I find success and purpose in this work. If you want to reach a better place, I have a gift for helping people achieve this, and would like to help you.
Specialities: Depression/ Anxiety, EMDR, Couples, Marriage & Family, Pre, Post & Collaborative Divorce, Enneagram, Pairs Therapist for Couples & Teens, Body Balance & Body Image.
Difficulties in our lives can interfere with our happiness, perhaps leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or angry. We want our lives to be better. Fortunately, the human spirit is resilient. This often is when we can heal, reconnect, and move forward in our life. My practice is built on the belief in our power to move from pain, change, to growth and joy. I have seen this in my life and my clients. I find success and purpose in this work. If you want to reach a better place, I have a gift for helping people achieve this, and would like to help you.
(513) 813-5698 View (513) 813-5698
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Learn2Thrive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45236
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.
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.
(513) 440-3545 View (513) 440-3545
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Jane Downey
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Building up the courage to delve into the counseling space as a client is a massive accomplishment in itself. On top of that, actively creating a therapeutic relationship based on some of the most intimate and vulnerable parts of your life is another goal entirely.
Building up the courage to delve into the counseling space as a client is a massive accomplishment in itself. On top of that, actively creating a therapeutic relationship based on some of the most intimate and vulnerable parts of your life is another goal entirely.
(513) 935-3887 View (513) 935-3887
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Porschaé Whitaker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45237
I believe in a framework bolded in wellness, mindfulness, and communication that inspire a supportive relationship between counselor and client.
In today's current health and social climate, it can be easy to fall in a space of uncertainty or disconnection. If you are searching for a safe place for self-expression, interested in developing ways to envelope peace within and outside of self, and are motivated to create change in your life, this may be the stop for you you. My therapeutic approach is integrative, incorporating humanistic and behavioral modalities with a high emphasis on goal-oriented practices in the therapeutic process. An ideal client shares a holistic view of therapy that focuses on their strengths and introspective reflection of growth.
I believe in a framework bolded in wellness, mindfulness, and communication that inspire a supportive relationship between counselor and client.
In today's current health and social climate, it can be easy to fall in a space of uncertainty or disconnection. If you are searching for a safe place for self-expression, interested in developing ways to envelope peace within and outside of self, and are motivated to create change in your life, this may be the stop for you you. My therapeutic approach is integrative, incorporating humanistic and behavioral modalities with a high emphasis on goal-oriented practices in the therapeutic process. An ideal client shares a holistic view of therapy that focuses on their strengths and introspective reflection of growth.
(513) 790-5638 View (513) 790-5638
Photo of Beth Luwandi Lofstrom, Counselor in Cincinnati, OH
Beth Luwandi Lofstrom
Counselor, MA, LPCC, DARTT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45220  (Online Only)
Relationship struggles feel terrible and confusing even for smart, successful people. Big issues like infidelity or the threat of break-up make it hard to even think straight. Continued disappointment, the same conflict on repeat, or never feeling heard take an enormous toll. We'll practice a method for recovery that minimizes your suffering and brings clarity and real healing. It IS possible to repair, build, and sustain a satisfying and healthy love relationship even after destructive patterns or tremendous pressure. A cherishing love relationship is your birthright. Let me help you make that happen.
Relationship struggles feel terrible and confusing even for smart, successful people. Big issues like infidelity or the threat of break-up make it hard to even think straight. Continued disappointment, the same conflict on repeat, or never feeling heard take an enormous toll. We'll practice a method for recovery that minimizes your suffering and brings clarity and real healing. It IS possible to repair, build, and sustain a satisfying and healthy love relationship even after destructive patterns or tremendous pressure. A cherishing love relationship is your birthright. Let me help you make that happen.
(513) 718-2963 View (513) 718-2963
Photo of Candice N. Crowley, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cincinnati, OH
Candice N. Crowley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45241
This experience is for couples and individuals that are ready to buckle down and get into the depths of what is hindering growth and the fullness of life.
Candicely is a therapy space created for those ready to hear hard truths about themselves, engage in uncomfortable conversations, and come to terms with difficult realities. Candicely helps individuals break out of the boxes that limit their ability to reach their full potential and live a fulfilled life. Candicely focuses on the present, understands the past, but rejects the notion that the past has to control or define the future. Candicely offers individual counseling, life coaching, support services for blended families and co-parenting, couples counseling, support for life transitions, student services, & Christian counseling.
This experience is for couples and individuals that are ready to buckle down and get into the depths of what is hindering growth and the fullness of life.
Candicely is a therapy space created for those ready to hear hard truths about themselves, engage in uncomfortable conversations, and come to terms with difficult realities. Candicely helps individuals break out of the boxes that limit their ability to reach their full potential and live a fulfilled life. Candicely focuses on the present, understands the past, but rejects the notion that the past has to control or define the future. Candicely offers individual counseling, life coaching, support services for blended families and co-parenting, couples counseling, support for life transitions, student services, & Christian counseling.
(513) 438-3920 x11 View (513) 438-3920 x11
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Maggie Mary Anderson
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45226
My specific areas of focus include: individual adult, adolescent, couples/relationship issues, parenting, communication, depression, anxiety, body image/weight concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I believe in human resilience and the power of connection. I approach clients with an objective perspective, considering how all parts of their lives could impact their current experience. I try my best to listen openly in an effort to hone in the primary concerns of clients. While I view clients' pasts as affecting who they are and their current perceptions, I tend to focus on helping to improve the present and future experiences of clients. It feels most empowering to help clients discover their own answers, so I prefer to ask questions rather than tell clients 'what to do.'
My specific areas of focus include: individual adult, adolescent, couples/relationship issues, parenting, communication, depression, anxiety, body image/weight concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I believe in human resilience and the power of connection. I approach clients with an objective perspective, considering how all parts of their lives could impact their current experience. I try my best to listen openly in an effort to hone in the primary concerns of clients. While I view clients' pasts as affecting who they are and their current perceptions, I tend to focus on helping to improve the present and future experiences of clients. It feels most empowering to help clients discover their own answers, so I prefer to ask questions rather than tell clients 'what to do.'
(513) 854-0533 View (513) 854-0533
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John M. Tidd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Do you feel connected and passionate within yourself? With your partner? My professional focus is in helping individuals and couples develop deeply connected, intimate and vibrant relationships with their partner and within themselves. I have found that a committed couple can often work through hurt, misunderstanding, and loneliness to find a relationship that feels safe, loving, and deeply engaged. I work in an open, encouraging, and emotionally attuned style that respects each partner's experience, which can then help to dissolve painful, disconnecting cycles and develop new enlivening, loving, and connected ways of relating.
Do you feel connected and passionate within yourself? With your partner? My professional focus is in helping individuals and couples develop deeply connected, intimate and vibrant relationships with their partner and within themselves. I have found that a committed couple can often work through hurt, misunderstanding, and loneliness to find a relationship that feels safe, loving, and deeply engaged. I work in an open, encouraging, and emotionally attuned style that respects each partner's experience, which can then help to dissolve painful, disconnecting cycles and develop new enlivening, loving, and connected ways of relating.
(513) 823-3123 View (513) 823-3123
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Alyza Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Are you struggling with grief and loss, whether that is the sudden or expected loss of a loved one, a divorce, a breakup, perinatal loss, or the end of a friendship? If so, you deserve to heal, grow, and thrive in your life, and I’m here to help you on that path. In therapy, we will explore the barriers that stand between you and your most authentic self, so that you are able to live more fully and enjoy who you truly are. In addition to working with individuals, I also work with couples who are facing challenges in their relationship, whether due to a loss or death of someone close, or as a result of faulty communication.
Are you struggling with grief and loss, whether that is the sudden or expected loss of a loved one, a divorce, a breakup, perinatal loss, or the end of a friendship? If so, you deserve to heal, grow, and thrive in your life, and I’m here to help you on that path. In therapy, we will explore the barriers that stand between you and your most authentic self, so that you are able to live more fully and enjoy who you truly are. In addition to working with individuals, I also work with couples who are facing challenges in their relationship, whether due to a loss or death of someone close, or as a result of faulty communication.
(513) 643-6663 View (513) 643-6663
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Rod Dunlap
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45238
Hi, thank you for taking the time to look me up. I hope that you find what you are looking for and that this helps you to learn about my practice of Marriage and Family Therapy. My clinical experience has been with multiple practices serving individuals, married couples, children, adolescents, and families.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to look me up. I hope that you find what you are looking for and that this helps you to learn about my practice of Marriage and Family Therapy. My clinical experience has been with multiple practices serving individuals, married couples, children, adolescents, and families.
(513) 640-0556 View (513) 640-0556
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Remington Blackwell
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45208
I seek to support individuals, couples, and families experiencing a stuck point to navigate to a better emotional and relational state. As an MFT, I have professional training to assist clients with mental health concerns such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
I seek to support individuals, couples, and families experiencing a stuck point to navigate to a better emotional and relational state. As an MFT, I have professional training to assist clients with mental health concerns such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
(513) 951-8252 View (513) 951-8252
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Clermont Mental Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, CCDVC, CCMHC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45255
Our practice provides affordable mental health care aimed to help you live a happy and healthy life. We are down-to-earth, nonjudgmental professionals who specialize helping clients who are recovering. Our slogan is "Survivors Thrive Here" because our clients have endured and survived life's most difficult circumstances. We address childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, spiritual abuse, chemical dependency, narcissistic abuse, medical trauma, intimate partner abuse and racial trauma. We offer recovery coaching, and the SNAP Educational Recovery program (Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities).
Our practice provides affordable mental health care aimed to help you live a happy and healthy life. We are down-to-earth, nonjudgmental professionals who specialize helping clients who are recovering. Our slogan is "Survivors Thrive Here" because our clients have endured and survived life's most difficult circumstances. We address childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, spiritual abuse, chemical dependency, narcissistic abuse, medical trauma, intimate partner abuse and racial trauma. We offer recovery coaching, and the SNAP Educational Recovery program (Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities).
(513) 318-3634 View (513) 318-3634
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Sydney Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45230
I serve children (age 9+), adults, and couples with difficulties including but not limited to, relationship concerns, mood disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.
Currently Accepting New Clients. As someone who has been in the client chair before, I understand how difficult it can be to decide whether counseling is the right first step for you or how intimidating it is to discuss life’s hardships with another person. However, I can also attest to the benefits that counseling can produce in one’s life if given the proper time, effort, and care. Mental health is an integral component of overall health and well-being, and my goal as a counselor is to ease people through tough transition periods and to assist in cultivating meaningful lives.
I serve children (age 9+), adults, and couples with difficulties including but not limited to, relationship concerns, mood disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.
Currently Accepting New Clients. As someone who has been in the client chair before, I understand how difficult it can be to decide whether counseling is the right first step for you or how intimidating it is to discuss life’s hardships with another person. However, I can also attest to the benefits that counseling can produce in one’s life if given the proper time, effort, and care. Mental health is an integral component of overall health and well-being, and my goal as a counselor is to ease people through tough transition periods and to assist in cultivating meaningful lives.
(513) 643-2027 View (513) 643-2027
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Relationship + Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45206
As a sex therapist I often have clients tell me that being intimate with their partner has become another one of the responsibilities to check off the "To-Do" list; describing sex as a chore, or even a burden. Having sexual issues can have devastating effects on individuals and couples. There are many reasons why sex becomes an issue in relationships: sexual shame from their upbringing, pain during sex, trying to understand their sexuality and preferences or processing past trauma. Working with a professional in a safe & professional space to communicate their feelings & thoughts can have a huge impact.
As a sex therapist I often have clients tell me that being intimate with their partner has become another one of the responsibilities to check off the "To-Do" list; describing sex as a chore, or even a burden. Having sexual issues can have devastating effects on individuals and couples. There are many reasons why sex becomes an issue in relationships: sexual shame from their upbringing, pain during sex, trying to understand their sexuality and preferences or processing past trauma. Working with a professional in a safe & professional space to communicate their feelings & thoughts can have a huge impact.
(513) 718-4789 View (513) 718-4789
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.