Couples Therapy in Cincinnati, Ohio
Rebuild trust and closeness with tools that actually change how your relationship feels day to day.
Cincinnati Couples Are Juggling Everything And Connection Gets Lost
Cincinnati has a rhythm: work demands, kids’ schedules, home responsibilities, and the pressure to keep it all moving. When you’re both depleted, the relationship becomes the place where stress spills out.
Communication breaks down, feelings get hurt, and the same issues never fully resolve. If you’re looking for couples therapy Cincinnati couples can work with because you miss the version of your relationship that felt easier, you’re in the right place.
It’s also important to choose a therapist who’s specifically trained in couples work, because not every therapist has the competence for couples counseling and for Cincinnati couples the wrong fit can stall progress.
If you’re unsure whether online sessions are right for you, I offer a FREE 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and decide without pressure. You can read about how online sessions help couples by tapping here.
I OFFER A FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION!
15 min • Free
Relationship Counseling in Cincinnati Starts With an Assessment of the Relationship
Couples counseling is different than individual counseling because the relationship is what’s being treated. I complete a thorough assessment before I diagnose or treat the relationship.
I ask my couples for a minimum of four sessions: the first is to take a history of the relationship and talk about what’s bringing the couple into therapy. The second session I spend half the time with one partner then the other half with the other partner so I can hear what they have to say independent of the other.
In between the second and the third session, I have the couples complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup, which is an assessment that helps me gauge the couples relationship satisfaction in different parts of their lives. The third session includes the three of us discussing the results of my assessment and present a treatment plan for them to follow.
We will discuss the appropriate tools to focus on to help the couple achieve their treatment goals. The couple will practice using the tool outside of the session; the 4th session is a discussion of what it was like for each partner to use the tool. At that point, we decide how to best move forward in the treatment process.
I use ongoing assessments to measure progress towards the threatment goals. Therapy with me is not meant to be long, so we'll discharge you when you feel like your toolbox is full and your treatment goals have been reached.
This structure is what makes relationship counseling in Cincinnati Ohio feel focused, fair, and measurable.
No Blame. No Ganging Up. Just Tools That Create Change
Sessions with me are neither bitch sessions nor do we play the blame game. If you want me to gang up on your partner with you, I’m not the right fit.
Instead, I use evidence-based tools tailored to the couple's needs, which keeps sessions structured and focused and provide couples therapy Cincinnati couples find helpful because the work focuses on repair, not rehashing.
Communication Training builds active listening, reflective speaking, and respectful self-expression so you can share needs without triggering defensiveness.
Conflict Resolution includes practicing how to disagree, identifying triggers, and using time-outs to de-escalate heated arguments.
Gottman Method work uses the Sound Relationship House to teach concepts and tools that strengthen friendship, trust, and shared meaning.
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps identify and shift negative attachment cycles (like pursuer-withdrawer) to rebuild emotional safety.
Behavioral Interventions include practicing tools outside sessions, like the State of the Union discussion or intentional quality time—because change happens at home.
If you’re looking for marriage counseling in Cincinnati that stays structured and respectful, this approach is designed to help you move forward.
Common Reasons
Couples Seek Treatment
Therapy Just For You
We offer individual therapy to adults in your city for Ohioans who need support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar disorder.
I also offer referrals to psychiatric support if you're looking for medication to help you manage your focus and mood.
Resolve Past Hurts
The same fights repeat because the core issue never gets repaired, so resentment builds and small triggers hit like big ones.
Improve Communication
Patterns like defensiveness, shutdown, criticism, or misfires in tone and timing keep partners from feeling heard and understood.
Individual Partner Support
You don’t have to wait to start healing.
Sometimes change starts with just one person. (And spoiler: it still counts.)
Discernment Decision
Discernment counseling helps couples clarify whether they want to repair the relationship, pursue separation, or make an intentional decision—without pressure, blame, or endless looping.
Preparing for Marriage
You plan for a lifetime.
Arm yourself with valuable tools for overcoming life’s obstacles as a team.
Online Couples Counseling Works Because Real Life Doesn’t Pause
Virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for many couples and it often removes the biggest barrier: two schedules that never line up.
When couples are struggling, it’s hard for two people to hit pause at the same time, especially while raising kids, working, managing a home, paying bills, and carrying the emotional weight of what’s happening in our country and world. Many people are stretched emotionally, financially, spiritually, and logistics can become one more reason to delay help.
Online sessions remove friction so you can be consistent, and consistency is what creates change. If you’ve been looking into couples counseling in Cincinnati Ohio but timing and commute keep derailing you, virtual care makes starting - and sticking with it - more realistic.
Meet Our Expert
Hi, I'm Terri! A GenX cisgender severe ADHD neurospicy suburban mom from Toledo, Ohio. My journey from an HR executive into mental health has gifted me with unique insights into the human psyche.
I've helped a lot of individuals and couples figure themselves out and live their best lives.
I'm also a board-certified licensed professional clinical counselor based in Ohio.
Beyond therapy, I'm a storyteller, avid traveler, and animal enthusiast, bringing diverse experiences into my sessions. This is a no pressure no blame no stress no judgment zone, so we laugh a lot.
Yes, I talk about politics too because it's a safe space. I hope to meet you soon!
My reviews
I randomly collect reviews after my sessions. It's part of how I measure the effectiveness of treatment.
This is the feedback I collected over the last 2 months.
Where my expertise comes from:
I've spent nearly
10K hours
face to face with couples over the last 10 years.
That’s the equivalent of spending five years meeting with couples on a full-time schedule.
I've treated over
900 individuals
for challenges with focus, anxiety, depression, and communication.
It's about four full years at 40 hours a week sitting with individuals helping navigate life's shit.
I've been in practice for
10 years
and my clients are all over Ohio. During COVID I served NY, MO, CA, and GA
Up until recently I've not done a lot of marketing. Word of mouth has kept me busy - I hope to be busier!
I spent
25 years
in Human Resource Management
I worked for Hudson's/Marshall Fields, The Weather Channel, weather.com, Zurich and served on global HR teams.
Your Insurance + My Patient Portal = Affordable and Easy!
I take insurance through a third party service called, Headway. You enter your insurance information on my landing page (click the link!) and you'll be provided with an estimate of how much therapy will cost.
I provide them with a UserID and a password for my private practice patient portal where you can manage your session schedule, complete assessments, see your progress, and private message me directly.
Sessions are 60 minutes. I make it easy and affordable, especially for couples comparing marriage counseling Cincinnati Ohio options and wanting clarity up front and trying to find a provider who’s organized, structured, and consistent.
When We Pause Couples Work to Protect Progress
Couples therapy only works when both partners are in a place where they can participate and make progress. Some barriers can block the work, including domestic abuse, active substance abuse, or obvious untreated mental health issues like depression or anxiety that significantly interfere with stability, honesty, and follow-through.
If I identify a barrier that’s preventing meaningful progress, I will pause couples counseling and recommend an individual therapist for the partner who needs support—then we can revisit couples work when it’s safe and productive. And because trust matters, I’m not a secret keeper; please don’t tell me anything you don’t want your partner to know!
Couples therapy costs time, energy, and money, so I’ll ask what you want this investment to create right now.
Less conflict?
More closeness?
Rebuilding trust?
Feeling like a team again?
We’ll talk through the stages of change and focus on the “action” stage, because insight without follow-through won’t change patterns. The most powerful shift is when each partner is willing to take responsibility for themselves - tone, reactivity, follow-through - instead of waiting for the other person to change first. That’s when relationship counseling for Cincinnati couples turns into momentum.
You came looking for marriage counseling in Cincinnati and I hope you give this a try!
Ready to Start? Schedule a Couples Intake
If you’re tired of repeating the same fight and you want a structured path forward, schedule an intake session.
It's not easy to know who to work with when you search couples therapy because in Cincinnati there are many choices. The next step is getting support that gives you tools and using them consistently.
If you’ve been looking for a marriage counselor Cincinnati couples can work with long enough to see change, let’s start with a plan you can actually follow!
Initial Intake Appointment
1 hr • $160
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