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Couples Therapy Newark ohio

Changing the patterns of your relationship is possible.

I’ve dedicated my entire practice to doing just that.

I am a Relationship Specialist. This is not one part of my work, it is all of it. My training and practice are entirely focused on relationships. I help partners understand why they get stuck, what drives recurring conflict, and how to create lasting change. 

Work with me

Most therapy practices don’t specialize solely in couples therapy, which can make it harder to truly address the challenges in your relationship. That’s where I come in. My training and practice are dedicated to helping couples create meaningful change and move out of feeling stuck.

A different kind of Couples and sex Therapy

If you’re exhausted by the same conversations, surface-level advice, or being told to “just communicate better,” this work is different.

I specialize in pattern-focused couples therapy. I am on the side of the relationship. I do not assign blame or offer "one-size-fits-all" advice. We slow things down, name what’s actually happening between you, and work with the system you’re both part of so real change can happen.

Explore the services below to see how this work might support your relationship.

How is it different working
with a relationship Specialist?

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My Client is your relationship

Sessions address the pattern that is happening between you and go beyond surface-level with someone who specializes in this work

I never take more clients then I can fit on my schedule. I offer an evening and a weekend day to fit your life.

Tailored-to-Life Scheduling

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You don't want to wait, your relationship is at risk. I offer longer session options (75 & 90 minutes) to get you back to connection sooner.

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I do not directly bill insurance. This provides an extra layer of privacy for you and choice over your care. You make the decisions, not insurance.

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I am non-neutral in that I side with the relationship. Each partner is supported without "one against the other" or pathologizing differences.

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I focus on sustainable change, not quick fixes, that help you for the long haul. 

the issue gets addressed

Privacy & Choice Over Care

I want to Work Myself Out of a Job

Longer Sessions

What does success look like?

Break repeating conflict cycles so arguments don’t keep going in circles

Rebuild connection, trust, and emotional safety when things feel distant or strained

Create clearer communication and follow-through, especially under stress or neurodivergence

Strengthen agreements and boundaries in monogamous, open, or non-monogamous relationships

Investing in relationship therapy is a significant commitment that reflects your dedication to strengthening your bond. While it might be tempting to choose the most budget-friendly option, it's important to consider the long-term value of investing in quality therapeutic work. So, as you deliberate, keep in mind the importance of choosing what aligns best with your needs and goals, ultimately setting the stage for a more fulfilling journey ahead.

I am a boutique care-focused private practice. To give you the highest care, not influenced by insurance companies, I am Out-Of-Network. I do offer a limited amount of reduced fee slots.

Full Pay Rates:
90-min Intake & Gottman Assessment: $380
75-min Couples Ongoing: $300
90-min Couples Ongoing: $360
50-min Individual Session: $200

What is the investment of working with a Relationship Specialist?

Why Don't  You Take Insurance?

I believe you should be in charge of your treatment

Many people are surprised to learn that insurance companies often decide how long sessions can be, how often they occur, and even when treatment should end. I believe those decisions should be made by you and me together, not by a third party who does not know you. By choosing to work outside of insurance, I’m able to provide care that truly fits your needs. This also gives us more flexibility with scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations, without being limited by insurance company rules or restrictions.

I believe your truth deserves care and privacy

Insurance companies require access to your private health information, including diagnoses, notes, how long you have attended, when you cancelled, and personal history. When working through insurance, your confidentiality cannot be fully protected in the same way it can when we work together directly.

I believe in honesty and transparency about costs

Many individuals and families find that high-deductible insurance plans still result in paying out of pocket for therapy, even when using in-network benefits. Some spend the year working toward a deductible without ever reaching meaningful coverage. Insurance companies may also later reclaim payment (“clawbacks”) for couples work they do not consider medically necessary, placing treatment decisions under insurer control.

If you are self-pay or not using insurance, federal law gives you the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of services before starting care.

You may request a Good Faith Estimate at any time. Because psychotherapy is individualized, actual costs may vary based on the number of sessions provided..

I believe in accessible care, with costs shaped around you

In alignment with professional ethical standards emphasizing transparency and access to care, I offer a limited number of reduced-rate sessions at $150 per 50-minute session, subject to availability and clinical discretion.
Reduced-rate sessions:
  • Are not income-based
  • Do not require financial documentation
  • May be temporary or ongoing
Are not guaranteed and may change based on caseload capacity and practice sustainability

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