How can I learn more about relationship counseling with Reconnecting Columbus?
This practice is dedicated to helping relationships heal. Our clients are almost exclusively couples who are working to build the relationship they have always wanted. We have specialized training to address conflict, infidelity/affairs, lack of intimacy, and disconnection in relationships. We are passionate about creating a clear and effective plan for creating a love that lasts.
Please visit the Counseling for Couples page to learn more about the goals of Couples Counseling
Please visit the Family Counseling page to learn how we help families heal
Please visit the Individual page to learn more about helping individuals heal relationships with themselves and others.
Why is your initial appointment 90 minutes?
In our experience 45-60 minutes does not allow adequate time to assess the specific strengths and challenges our clients face. We want to collaborate with each client to create an individualized treatment plan that is efficient and effective. The goal is to use our time together wisely to see results sooner. Since we specialize in helping those in relationships who are experiencing adverse challenges, we know that we must dedicate additional time to understanding how we can help.
What Should We Expect At The First Appointment?
Glad you asked! A whole page has been dedicated to answering this for you. Please select "Your First Session" from the menu above or click here.
Do you provide longer sessions if needed?
Yes, some couples and poly relationships who feel they are in crisis opt for longer sessions in the beginning of therapy as a means to accelerate treatment. This is also known as intensive relationship therapy. This is a great option to help partners work through emergent challenges. We have found that some situations (like immediately after the discovery of an affair) require accelerated therapy. Most couples and poly relationships find a few longer sessions in the beginning help to expedite the treatment process and help them feel better sooner. The sessions tend to last 3-6 hours and the fees are prorated based on the fee schedule. This approach is considered after a couple has completed their initial assessment.
Deidre Prewitt, LPCC is currently offering Infidelity Recovery Intensives. Click Here to learn more.
What is the Gottman method?
The Gottman Method was created by Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman and has become the "gold standard" in marital and relational therapy because it has been researched for decades and is very effective. This approach addresses conflict management, communication, empathy, trust, commitment, and a host of other topics. It is a very well-rounded and highly respected approach in the community of expert relationship therapists.
Please click here to learn more about the Gottman method.
What is Emotionally Focused Couples' Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy is less of a way to do counseling and more of a way to think about a relationship. This theory helps partners identify their partner's true experience of the relationship and how that informs their behavior. It is a way to learn empathy for one another. This approach is complementary to the Gottman method. EFCT is more resistant to the test of time than any other research-supported approach; having effect decades after counseling has ended.
Please click here to learn more about EFCT.
Do you take insurance?
We do not accept direct payments from insurance providers. We are passionate about your privacy and want to offer the most effective, compassionate, personalized treatment possible. In many cases this philosophy directly conflicts with the medical model of insurance companies.
Marriage, couple, premarital, and relationship counseling are not considered medically necessary; therefore not covered by most major insurance carriers. Ethically, insurance companies should not be billed for the mental health concern of one person if you are coming for marriage/relationship therapy. An insurance company requires one partner to have a mental health diagnosis (i.e. depression, anxiety, conduct disorder) that will become part of their permanent medical file. Relationship therapy does not meet the requirement of a mental health diagnosis. We provide documentation (a Superbill) monthly with all of the necessary information for you to complete a claim to request insurance reimbursement should you choose to request it.
Acceptable payments include: cash, credit/debit cards, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) cards and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Cards.
How much does counseling cost?
Counseling is an investment. The decision to change your life and relationship should not be taken lightly and not left to the most inexpensive option. Effective relational work is a short term investment for long term results. Please consider making the best choice for your financial situation. The fees are as follows:
Deidre Prewitt, LPCC
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $360 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes)- $330
Note: Deidre has very limited availability
Jill Niswonger, MFT
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $350 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes) - $300
Standard Individual Session (50 minutes) - $200
Elizabeth Reed, LISW-S
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $350 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes)- $300
Standard Individual Session (50 Minutes) - $200
Kim Vitolo, IMFT
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $350 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes) - $300
Standard Individual Session (50 Minutes) - $200
Riley Whiting, MFT
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $250 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes) - $240
Standard Individual Session (50 minutes) - $160
Calvin Samples, MFT
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $250 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes) - $240
Standard Individual Session (50 minutes) - $160
Danielle Culpepper, LPC
Intake and Assessment Session 90 minutes - $250 (This is the 1st appointment)
Standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes) - $240
Standard Individual Session
Can I request a Good Faith Estimate of charges?
Yes! Please contact the clinician you are interested in seeing for this document.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 614-450-2870
How do I learn more about each Clinician's specialties and qualifications?
Each Clinician has a detailed bio on our About page. Please click here to learn more about us.
What is your privacy policy?
Your privacy and confidentiality is important to us. Please click the link below to view
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Reconnecting Columbus Couple and Family Counseling