Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Columbia, MO
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Better Together Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Our team includes therapists trained in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. We know that relationships can be challenging and we want to help you strengthen your relationship. We see people in all kinds of relationships and support you having the types of relationship that will work for you.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Columbia, MO 65201
Online in Columbia, MO
Relationships
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last 40 years, I have developed a set of beliefs or ideas which, if adopted, help to ensure that a relationship will last. One of the most important is: Arguing helps nothing, so don't do it.
I like to say that I never met the person who started the fight! When two people argue, each of them believes that he or she is merely reacting to something the other one did or said. Neither one believes that they started the fight; but it started somehow, didn't it?
It is better to be close than it is to be “right.”
Blaming each other for the argument is counterproductive. So is trying to change the other person's opinion. Most couples who argue, argue about whose perception is "correct," whose way of doing something is the "right" way, and so on. The only possible outcome of these arguments is that someone will be "right" and someone will be "wrong." Do you know anyone who enjoys being wrong? Most people will fight tooth and nail to avoid being "wrong."
Commitment is the Foundation of the Therapy
Commitment implies that you are in the relationship "come Hell or high water," barring certain behaviors your partner might do such as having an affair (although I have seen a number of relationships recover from those, too). Unless each partner believes that the other one is committed, they will not feel safe to take risks in facing, addressing and working out the real, underlying issues that affect the relationship.
36 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Relationships
Dawning of a New Day Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, LCSW, CCP, CCTP, SAP
Relationships can be difficult! Communication & Conflict resolution skills are key to being able to build the connection you need to thrive in a relationship. Let me help you create the marriage you desire!
27 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Relationships
Rachael Keyser, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Relationships take work, and sometimes couples need guidance to strengthen their connection. I help couples improve communication, address underlying conflicts, and rebuild trust, creating a space where both partners feel heard and supported in creating a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
4 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Relationships
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
I have years of specialized training, research, and clinical experience in working with couples. I have conducted and published research on couples therapy, relationship satisfaction, and attachment issues, and have put much of this expertise into practice with couples I have worked with. I work with couples to improve communication, navigate conflict, manage insecurities, overcome previous emotional injuries, and improve overall satisfaction.
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, the flagship state university, as well as several other colleges, giving it a pronounced college-town character and a mental health landscape significantly shaped by the needs of a large and diverse student population navigating academic pressure, identity, and the transition to adulthood. The MU School of Health Professions and Missouri Psychiatric Center contribute to the city's mental health professional resources, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves both the university community and permanent residents. The city has a generally progressive and intellectually engaged culture with a positive attitude toward therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care is more accessible here than in many other parts of Missouri. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the particular experiences of a university community navigating complex social terrain in a politically divided state.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Columbia, MO Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Columbia, MO average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Christian |