Marriage counseling that Heals in Columbus, OH. Restore Your Relationship.

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City of Columbus
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Couples and Family Counselor Columbus Ohio

Counselor Franklington, Arena District, Glenbrook, North-Grandview, Discovery District

There are many great places to work in the Columbus area. Considering it's the capital of Ohio, it is obviously a great place for government work, but it is also increasingly becoming a center for high-technology employment. Several large tech companies call Columbus home, including: Compuserve, Sterling Commerce, and a division of Microsoft. The capital city is pushing for more science and electronics businesses to move to Ohio through their 315 Research + Technology Corridor, which has a master plan to promote Columbus as a great place for these companies to conduct business.¹ Retail companies such as Limited Brands, DSW, and Abercrombie & Fitch have their headquarters in Columbus. As the 15th largest city in the United States, Columbus has a wealth of jobs for almost any career.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Columbus

Numerous Columbus couples and families are facing unique issues. The infant mortality rate is higher in Columbus than in other areas of Ohio. This especially is true for African-American babies, who have a mortality rate that is twice the average. Adolescent pregnancies are more common in Columbus as well. With nearly 13,000 reports of child abuse each year in Columbus, families in the area have serious issues that require help.²

Being a single parent can be extremely stressful and having peer support to help cope with this stress is invaluable. Parents Without Partners is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to the wellness and interests of parents who are raising children on their own. The Columbus Chapter of Parents Without Partners provides parents and their children opportunities to grow, learn, and support one another in a friendly environment. Various family activities take place throughout the year, as do adult recreational and social activities. Additional information about these programs is available by calling 614-675-1227.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Family-to-Family is a community-based family support system that seeks to strengthen families by connecting them with local resources, including other families, in times of need. The program is overseen by Franklin County Children Services, which provides public child welfare services for the greater Columbus area. Family-to-Family partner agencies are responsible for linking families with sources of assistance in their neighborhood. By helping families on the community level, the program not only strengthens families, but the greater community as well. Call 614-275-2571 to receive further information about the program.⁴

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References

1. City of Columbus, Ohio. (2017). City of Columbus Economic Development. Retrieved from http://economicdevelopment.columbus.gov/
2. Central Ohio Hospital Council. (2016). Franklin County Health Map 2013. Retrieved from http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/aboutus/community_commitment/Documents/FranklinCountyHealthMap2013.pdf
3. Parents Without Partners. (2010). Home - Parents Without Partners. Retrieved from http://www.pwp227.org/
4. Franklin County Children Services. (2017). Family-to-Family. Retrieved from https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/children_services/programs/family-to-family.cfm

Columbus is a city that is located in multiple counties- Delaware County and Franklin County and Fairfield County in Ohio. It has a land area of 218.45 square miles and a water area of 5.88 square miles.  The population of Columbus is 850,106 people with 334,724 households and a median annual income of $45,659. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Columbus, OH

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Columbus, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Columbus may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Columbus public health department.