The relationship journal
Clear answers about couples counseling, from the first conversation to the work of reconnecting.
From the practice of Brian Girton, LPCC · Online therapy for adults and couples in Ohio
Getting started · 4 min read
What couples therapy can change, how to recognize progress, and the questions to ask before committing to counseling.
Read the guide: How Do We Know If Couples Therapy Will Actually Help Our Marriage? →Getting started · 4 min read
Prepare for your first couples counseling appointment: what to discuss, what to ask, and how to set up a private online session.
Read the guide: What Should We Expect in Our First Couples Therapy Session? →Cost and planning · 4 min read
Brian Girton's posted Ohio couples counseling fee, sample session budgets, and what to verify about insurance before booking.
Read the guide: How Much Does Couples Counseling Cost? →Repair and trust · 4 min read
Explore what repair may require, how counseling can help when partners have different goals, and when safety must come first.
Read the guide: Can Couples Therapy Save a Marriage, or Is It Too Late? →Cost and planning · 4 min read
Understand what affects the length of couples counseling and how to plan sessions around goals, progress, and your budget.
Read the guide: How Long Does Couples Therapy Usually Take? →Building connection · 4 min read
How premarital counseling can help you discuss money, family expectations, conflict, and the decisions that shape married life.
Read the guide: Should We Go to Couples Therapy Before Getting Married? →Getting started · 4 min read
Ways to discuss a partner's reluctance about couples counseling, make a clear invitation, and seek support without forcing participation.
Read the guide: My Partner Doesn't Want to Go to Therapy. What Do I Do? →Choosing care · 4 min read
A practical Ohio checklist for verifying a therapist's license, asking about couples experience, and comparing online care, fees, and fit.
Read the guide: How Do I Find a Good Couples Therapist Near Me? →Choosing care · 4 min read
What a small randomized trial found about video couples work, its limits, and how to decide whether online counseling fits your relationship.
Read the guide: Is Online Couples Therapy as Effective as In-Person? →Communication and conflict · 8 min read
Recognize criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, then practice Gottman's alternatives with original examples for couples.
Read the guide: Why Do We Keep Arguing? Gottman's Four Horsemen and Softened Startup →
