Serving Columbus, Indiana
Couples Therapy in Columbus, Indiana
Licensed Indiana therapists delivering couples therapy by secure video — for Columbus residents, on a schedule that fits your life.
- State Licensed
- 50+ Years Combined Experience
- Specialized Training
- 100% Telehealth

Find Couples Therapy in Columbus
When communication breaks down, small frustrations turn into big distances. Couples therapy helps Columbus community members slow the cycle, understand each other again, and move forward as a team.
Life in Columbus moves fast, and the pressure adds up quietly until it starts to affect your sleep, your relationships, and your sense of self. Couples Therapy gives you a dedicated space to slow down, sort through it, and start feeling like yourself again.
Whether you have been searching for couples counseling, couples therapy appointment, or couples therapy sessions in Columbus, you are in the right place — it is all part of the couples therapy care we provide to Indiana residents.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
In-Office or Online: What Fits Your Life
Think about the Bartholomew County commute, the parking, the time carved out of an already-full day. Online couples therapy gives all of that time back to you while delivering the same evidence-based care.
For parents, caregivers, shift workers, and anyone short on time, online couples therapy is often the only version of therapy that actually fits. That accessibility is exactly why so many Columbus community members choose it.
That brings us to the part most people wonder about.
Real Experience, Real Results
Whether you came looking for couples counseling or the most experienced couples therapy appointment near Columbus, you will find clinicians who bring genuine depth and Indiana licensure to the work.
There is no substitute for experience. The therapists behind Empower You Experts have spent years helping people through exactly what you are facing, and they bring that depth to every couples therapy session.
So what does getting help actually involve?
Signs Couples Therapy Might Be a Fit
Whether you are navigating a major life transition, a long-running struggle, or a feeling you cannot quite name, couples therapy gives you a steady partner to help you move through it.
Some community members arrive after months of telling themselves it will pass. Others come the moment they notice the warning signs. Both are right on time — couples therapy meets you wherever you are.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
Before You Begin: FAQs
How long does therapy typically take?
It varies by person and concern. Some clients see meaningful progress in 8-12 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term support. We'll regularly check in on your goals and progress so you're always in control of your journey.
How does telehealth therapy work?
You'll connect with your therapist via secure, HIPAA-compliant video from any private location. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection. Most clients use their phone, tablet, or computer from the comfort of home.
Is therapy really confidential?
Absolutely. Your sessions are protected by law and strict ethical guidelines. We use HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platforms for all communications. The only exceptions are mandated reporting situations (risk of harm to self or others, abuse of minors/elderly/disabled persons).
Do you accept insurance?
We operate on a self-pay model, which means no insurance hassles, no claims to file, and no surprise bills. Many clients prefer this for privacy (sessions don't go on your medical record) and simplicity. We offer transparent, competitive rates with flexible payment options.
Can we do individual sessions alongside couples therapy?
It depends on the situation. Sometimes individual work complements couples therapy; other times it can complicate the process. We'll discuss what makes sense for your unique situation during your consultation.
You're Not Alone in Columbus
Before anything changes, it helps to name what you are carrying. For many Columbus community members, it sounds something like this:
Every conversation turns into a fight?
You start talking about dinner and end up rehashing that thing from 3 years ago. Communication has become a minefield, and you're both stepping on triggers.
Sleeping in the same bed but miles apart?
You used to be best friends. Now you're roommates who argue about dishes. The silence between you is louder than any fight.
Pushing people away before they can hurt you?
You've built walls so high you can't remember what's on the other side. Connection feels dangerous. Vulnerability feels like weakness.
That is exactly where couples therapy comes in.
Why Columbus community members Choose Empower You Experts
Here is what Columbus community members gain when they start couples therapy with us:
Licensed experts with 25+ years of experience each
Indiana-licensed therapists bringing world-class care to the Hoosier state.
Finally learn to fight fair
Transform destructive arguments into productive conversations. Learn communication tools that will serve your relationship for life.
A neutral space for both voices
No taking sides. No blame games. Your therapist is trained to hold space for both partners equally, even when things get heated.
Your schedule, respected
Early morning. Lunch break. After the kids are asleep. We offer flexible hours because life doesn't pause for therapy.
Results only matter if they last — which is why the next part matters.
Local Roots, Online Convenience
Our Indiana clinicians understand the rhythm of life here. Serving all Columbus residents Serving the Columbus community with professional telehealth therapy.
With roughly 50,000 people calling Columbus home, the need for accessible mental health care has never been greater. Empower You Experts helps meet it, one session at a time.
And it is more accessible than most Columbus community members expect.
A Simple Path to Starting Couples Therapy
In the first session, your therapist takes time to understand your history, your goals, and what brought you in. Together you set a direction, and from there each session builds steadily on the last.
The process is collaborative, not clinical-feeling. Your therapist asks, listens, reflects, and offers practical tools you can use between sessions — so the work continues even after you log off.
Couples sessions are guided by a clinician who stays neutral and keeps the conversation productive. You will learn to communicate without escalating, repair after conflict, and rebuild the connection that brought you together.
Let's look at how that plays out.
Reach Out Today
You do not have to keep white-knuckling your way through it. Book a free consultation and talk to a licensed Indiana therapist about couples therapy — no commitment, just a conversation.
Your Licensed Indiana Therapists
Dr. Lisa Lavella, PsyD, BC-TMH
Founder & CEO, Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience in individual and couples therapy

Christina Liakopoulos, LCSW, BC-TMH
Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy and life coaching
100% Online
Secure video sessions from anywhere in Columbus.
Flexible Hours
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Licensed in IN
Indiana-licensed clinicians, HIPAA-compliant care.
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