Online couples therapy with Makin Wellness
Get clinically-proven online couples therapy from a specialized couples counselor.
Online couples therapy with Makin Wellness
Get clinically-proven online couples therapy from a specialized couples counselor.
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How online couples counseling works
Brief assessment
Answer a few questions about your relationship
Personalized match
We'll match you with your specialized couples counselor (typically within 24 hours)
Start couples therapy
Begin the journey towards a happier relationship via phone or video sessions
The benefits of couples counseling with Makin Wellness
- Receive premium online couples counseling from our award winning team
- Eliminate scheduling hassles and commute time
- Access specialized couples therapy from anywhere
- Seamlessly change couples counselors, without any fees
Join the thousands of couples who have transformed their lives with us
You may feel like you’re stuck in a rut and like things will never improve. With the help of couples counseling, you can begin to feel connected again.
- What happened to the love and connection I used to feel?
- How can I get my partner to understand me?
- Why don’t they seem to care about my needs?
- Do they still love me?
- Will our relationship ever get better?
Improve your relationship
Couples counseling can help you and your partner learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflict in a healthy way, and understand and empathize with each other’s needs.
Marriage counseling
Marriage requires effort, and couples counseling provides focused therapy to strengthen your relationship. Identify and overcome issues, practicing strategies to reconnect and improve your bond.
Relationship counseling
Relationship counseling is valuable for unmarried couples, offering a confidential and unbiased space to navigate your challenges. It helps enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger relationship, regardless of your circumstances.
Premarital counseling
Being engaged is thrilling yet can bring stress. For a solid foundation, consider premarital counseling. It helps you understand communication, potential issues, and set clear expectations for your future together.
Improve your relationship
Couples counseling can help you and your partner learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflict in a healthy way, and understand and empathize with each other’s needs.
Marriage counseling
Marriage takes work and sometimes you need help to keep your relationship strong. That’s where marriage counseling comes in. Marriage counseling is a type of therapy that is focused on helping you improve your relationship. It can help you learn the root of your problems and practice ways to overcome and work through them to help you get back to feeling connected again.
Relationship counseling
Relationship counseling can be helpful for couples who are not married learn how to navigate their relationship. No matter what circumstance you’re in relationship counseling can provide a safe, unbiased, and confidential space to explore the challenges in your relationship. It can help you both learn how to communicate better, resolve conflict, and build a stronger relationship.
Premarital counseling
Help is available with our highly rated online couples counseling
Embarking on online couples counseling may feel daunting, especially if one partner is more hesitant. The crucial step lies in making and committing to that initial appointment. When you reach out, briefly share what’s happening in your relationship, setting the stage for meaningful progress.
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Sara Makin M.S. Ed, LPC, NCC
Rahmah Albugami M.S. Ed, LPC, NCC
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Mariah Cooney LPC
Coping Mechanism Behavior, Life Coaching, and Social Anxiety Therapy
Erin Kilpatrick M.A., LPC, ATR-BC
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Tori Romberger M.A.,LPC, NCC, CCTP
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Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Gambling Addiction Therapy, Porn Addiction Therapy
Tanja Soto M.A., LPC, BCBA
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD), LGBT Care
Elizabeth Gilmore LPC
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Childhood Trauma Therapy, Pediatric Anger Management, Pediatric ADD/ADHD
Michelle Wygant LPC
Focus areas:
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), PTSD Counseling, Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Carolyn Weimer M.S., LPC
Focus areas:
Addiction/ Substance Abuse Therapy, Anger Management, Court Evaluations
Chelsie Musisko M.S., NCC, LPC, CCTP, CAIMHP
Focus areas:
Addiction and Substance Abuse Therapy, Divorce Counseling, LGBT Care
Alonia Slappy M.A., LPC
Focus areas:
BIPOC Mental Health, Cultural Diversity Issues, Emotional Regulation Therapy (ERT)
Elizabeth Peduzzi M.A., LPC
Focus areas:
EDMR Therapy, Seasonal Addictive Disorder (SAD), Behavioral Issues Therapy
Alison Grabell LCSW
Focus areas:
Adjustment Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Kristine Frechette LCSW
Focus areas:
Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Burnout Therapy
Gabrielle Blawas LSW
Focus areas:
Eating Disorder Therapy, Life Transition Therapy, Stress Management Therapy
Doug Puchko LPC
Focus areas:
Couples Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Randy Potter LPC
Focus areas:
Expressive Arts Therapy, Music Therapy, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Therapy
Danielle Turk M.S., NCC
Focus areas:
Caregiver Burnout Counseling, Couples Therapy, Gender Affirming Counseling
Maddison Fyffe M.A.
Focus areas:
Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Personal Development Counseling, Gambling Addiction
Devin Wilcox LPC
Focus areas:
Couples Therapy, ADD/ADHD Therapy, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Rachael Dittmar
Focus areas:
Grief, stress, negative self-image
Alexander Noel
Focus areas:
ADHD, anxiety, and depression
Shania Lawrence
Focus areas:
Anxiety, depression, ADHD
Rivka Dattlo
Focus areas:
Anxiety, depression, grief
Eliza Watson
Focus areas:
Grief, adjustment, social anxiety
Sara Makin
Rahmah Albugami
Specialties
Acceptance & Commitment, Multicultural, and Integration Therapy
Mariah Cooney
Specialties
Coping Mechanism Behavior, Life Coaching, and Social Anxiety Therapy
Erin Kilpatrick
Specialties
Attachment Disorder Therapy, Pediatric ADD/ADHD, Parenting Counseling
Tori Romberger
Specialties
Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Gambling Addiction Therapy, Porn Addiction Therapy
Tanja Soto
Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD), LGBT Care
Elizabeth Gilmore
Specialties
Childhood Trauma Therapy, Pediatric Anger Management, Pediatric ADD/ADHD
Michelle Wygant
Specialties
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), PTSD Counseling, Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Carolyn Weimer
Specialties
Addiction/ Substance Abuse Therapy, Anger Management, Court Evaluations
Alonia Slappy
Specialties
BIPOC Mental Health, Cultural Diversity Issues, Emotional Regulation Therapy (ERT)
Elizabeth Peduzzi
Specialties
EDMR Therapy, Seasonal Addictive Disorder (SAD), Behavioral Issues Therapy
Alison Grabell
Specialties
Adjustment Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Kristina Frechette
Specialties
Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Burnout Therapy
Gabrielle Blawas
Specialties
Eating Disorder Therapy, Life Transition Therapy, Stress Management Therapy
Doug Puchko
Specialties
Couples Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Randy Potter
Specialties
Expressive Arts Therapy, Music Therapy, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Therapy
Danielle Turk
Specialties
Caregiver Burnout Counseling, Couples Therapy, Gender Affirming Counseling
Maddison Fyffe
Specialties
Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Personal Development Counseling, Gambling Addiction
Devin Wilcox
Specialties
Couples Therapy, ADD/ADHD Therapy, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Rachael Dittmar
Focus areas:
Grief, stress, negative self-image
Alexander Noel
Focus areas:
ADHD, anxiety, and depression
Shania Lawrence
Focus areas:
Anxiety, depression, ADHD
Rivka Dattlo
Focus areas:
Anxiety, depression, grief
Eliza Watson
Focus areas:
Grief, adjustment, social anxiety
Highest rated online therapists & counselors in Pennsylvania
Makin Wellness provides a safe, caring environment with only top-rated specialists. We provide secure online therapy & counseling that fits your life. With a results-based, individual approach, our goal is to help you heal and become happy again. Start online therapy today.
6 FAQs about online couples counseling
At Makin Wellness, online couples counseling is designed to be a flexible and accessible solution for you if you are seeking support for your relationship. Through secure and user-friendly platforms, you and your partner can engage in virtual sessions, eliminating the need for travel and providing the convenience of therapy from your own environment.
Our therapists are trained to create a warm and supportive online space, ensuring that you feel connected and comfortable throughout the counseling process. The process begins with a simple scheduling procedure where you can choose a time that works best for both you and your partner.
Once the session is scheduled, you’ll receive instructions on how to connect to the virtual platform. The sessions themselves mirror in-person therapy, with the added benefit of being conducted from a location that is most comfortable for you. Whether you’re in the same location or miles apart, our online couples counseling is designed to adapt to your unique needs, making it as convenient and effective as possible.
Yes, you can expect online couples counseling with Makin Wellness to be just as effective as in-person sessions. Extensive research has demonstrated that virtual therapy can produce outcomes comparable to traditional face-to-face counseling.
Our therapists are highly trained to establish meaningful connections, even through online platforms, ensuring that you and your partner receive the support you need. The effectiveness of counseling is not solely determined by the mode of communication, the quality of the therapeutic relationship and your commitment as a couple are also important.
Our experienced therapists are dedicated to fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, guiding you both toward positive change and helping you build a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Makin Wellness offers a comprehensive online couples counseling program that addresses a wide range of relationship issues. Whether you and your partner are facing challenges in communication, trust, or intimacy, or are dealing with the impact of a major life transition, our therapists are equipped to guide you through these complexities.
Online couples counseling is a versatile platform that allows you to explore and work through various concerns within your relationship. From improving your connection to resolving conflicts, our goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you and your partner can openly discuss your concerns, set goals, and collaboratively work toward positive change.
Ensuring your privacy and security is a top priority at Makin Wellness. Our online platforms adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and security, providing a safe space for you and your partner to explore sensitive topics and engage in open communication.
We use encrypted technology to safeguard your sessions, and our therapists are trained to maintain strict confidentiality. You can have confidence that your online couples counseling sessions at Makin Wellness prioritize your privacy, creating a secure and confidential environment for your therapeutic journey. Feel free to express yourself openly, knowing that your information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
When preparing for online couples counseling at Makin Wellness, ensuring that you have the necessary technical requirements in place is crucial for a seamless and effective experience. To participate in virtual sessions, you’ll need a few key components:
Internet Connection:
- Ensure you have a stable and reliable internet connection. A high-speed connection helps maintain clear audio and video quality during your online couples counseling sessions.
Device:
- You can use a computer, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone for virtual sessions. Choose a device with a camera and microphone to facilitate real-time communication with your therapist.
Web Browser or App:
- Depending on your preference, you can access virtual sessions through a web browser or a dedicated app. We use a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tool called via doxy.me.
Quiet and Private Space:
- Find a quiet and private space where you and your partner can have an uninterrupted conversation with your therapist. This ensures confidentiality and allows you to focus on the session without distractions.
To prepare for virtual sessions:
Test Your Technology:
- Before your first session, conduct a test to ensure that your internet, camera, and microphone are functioning properly. This helps prevent technical issues during your counseling sessions.
Choose a Comfortable Setting:
- Select a comfortable and relaxed setting for your sessions. Arrange your camera to capture both you and your partner comfortably, allowing for natural and open communication.
Eliminate Distractions:
- Minimize potential distractions by turning off notifications on your device and informing others in your household about your scheduled session to create a focused and private environment.
Be Punctual:
- Treat online couples counseling sessions with the same level of commitment as in-person sessions. Be punctual and ready to engage in the therapeutic process at the scheduled time.
By addressing these technical requirements and preparing thoughtfully for your virtual sessions, you can create an environment conducive to productive and meaningful online couples counseling at Makin Wellness. Feel confident in taking this step towards enhancing your relationship and mental health in the virtual space.
You can trust that the online couples counselors at Makin Wellness are highly qualified and experienced professionals. Each therapist is a professional with specialized training in couples therapy.
We take pride in our rigorous selection process, ensuring that our therapists have the expertise and dedication to support you and your partner effectively. With a proven track record of helping couples overcome challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships, our counseling team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each online session.
You can have confidence in the skills and commitment of our therapists as they guide you through your therapeutic journey. Feel assured that you are in the hands of professionals who prioritize your mental health and the success of your relationship.
Start clinically-proven online couples counseling
Improve communication
Enhance your communication skills through online couples counseling. Learn to express yourself more effectively, understand your partner's perspective, and foster a deeper connection in a supportive space.
Conflict resolution skills
Develop strong conflict resolution skills in online counseling. Together, we'll identify and address underlying issues, empowering you both to navigate disagreements with understanding and find constructive solutions.
Increase emotional intimacy
Experience a deeper emotional connection through online counseling. In a safe and supportive environment, explore your emotions, reconnect with your partner, and foster a more intimate and understanding relationship.
Enhance problem-solving abilities
Improve your problem-solving abilities with the guidance of online counseling. Learn to address challenges collaboratively, make decisions together, and find practical solutions that strengthen your relationship.
Rebuilding trust
Navigate trust issues with the support of online counseling. Understand the root causes, rebuild trust, and work together to create a foundation of security and transparency in your relationship.
Renewed relationship satisfaction
Rediscover satisfaction in your relationship through online counseling. Explore shared values, realign goals, and commit to a renewed and fulfilling partnership with the support and guidance provided.
3 tips for starting online couples counseling
Be open & committed
Embrace growth. Approach online couples counseling openly, commit to exploring feelings, and actively engage in therapeutic exercises for positive change in your relationship.
Prepare
Create a quiet space, test your internet, have tissues and water nearby, and mentally prepare for an empathetic session.
Set realistic goals
Set achievable goals, communicate with your partner and therapist, and be patient with your personalized couples counseling plan. Consistency and open communication are essential.