Stop Simply Surviving in Relationships. Start Feeling Secure in Them.
Online and In-Person EMDR Therapy in Columbus, Ohio
Helping people react less, and connect more.
I help highly capable humans (individuals and couples/ENM relationships) find stability and peace within their own mind and relationships during difficult seasons of life.
Therapy for high-achieving, emotionally exhausted humans who are tired of holding everything together alone.
On paper, it looks like you have it all together. You have the job, the partner(s), the grades, the house, the kids—everything they said should make you happy, but you aren’t. Behind the scenes, you struggle with constant anxiety, depression, insecurity, self doubt, and cyclical conflict you can’t seem to manage. You’re the one your friends admire, but struggle to take your own advice, and you’re at your breaking point.
Areas of Speciality
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Consistently losing yourself?
Maybe you feel anxious or on edge in your closest relationships — overthinking texts, replaying conversations, struggling to set a boundary without guilt. Maybe you're the one everyone leans on, the one who fixes things, who can't quite rest until everyone else is okay. You give and give, often at your own expense, and you're starting to wonder where you end and everyone else begins. This pattern often has a name — codependency, or what's sometimes called poor differentiation of self — and it's more common, and more treatable, than it feels. I help clients untangle from old patterns of people-pleasing and over-functioning, build a stronger, steadier sense of self, and learn how to stay connected to others without losing themselves in the process. Together, we move from reacting and rescuing to responding from a calmer, more grounded place — one where you can hold onto yourself even when things get hard.
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Stuck in the same fight & feeling lost in your relationships?
Maybe it feels like you and your partner keep having the same fight, no matter how many times you've tried to talk it through. Maybe one of you shuts down right when the other needs them to show up, or one partner feels endlessly anxious while the other feels controlled, smothered, or like they can't do anything right. Underneath it, there's usually not a lack of love — there's a pattern that's keeping you stuck. I help partners get clear on what's actually happening within themselves, communicate it with honesty, and truly take in what the other is sharing — whether you're newly committed, getting married, or have been together for years. This work is for monogamous and ENM/polyamorous relationships alike. Together, we rebuild trust, deepen understanding, and find your way back to each other — your relationship has more potential than you may realize.
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When the past won't stay in the past…
Sometimes the experiences you've lived through continue to affect you long after they're over — showing up as anxiety, reactivity, or a felt sense of danger that doesn't match what's actually happening in front of you. EMDR therapy helps your brain process and heal from experiences that have become "stuck," reducing their emotional intensity and impact. Together, we identify what's contributing to your current struggles and reprocess it in a safe, structured way — so you can feel more grounded, present, and connected to the life you want to live.
Meet Gina
An EMDR trained, Marriage and Family Therapist in Columbus, Ohio
I’m Gina, the founder of Laurel Haven Counseling and a Marriage and Family Therapist in Columbus, Ohio.
Do you find yourself shutting down during difficult conversations? Do you find yourself saying things you don’t mean and regretting them later? Or even NOT saying the things you want to and regretting that later? I specialize in working with people who struggle in relationships of all kinds – with friends, family, coworkers, children, etc. I work with parents and families navigating similar patterns of disconnection, reactivity, and avoidance. Many of the same tools that help individuals and couples find their footing apply just as well within the family system. I love helping clients reflect on what was really going on internally, understand what worked them up or caused them to withdraw, and develop strategies to come out on the other side and choose differently next time.
I help people become more self-aware and self-accepting so they can show up better for the ones they love most. All sessions are LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
My Unique Approach
We explore attachment wounds, unhelpful relational dynamics, boundary setting, and the patterns making or breaking your relationships success. Whether monogamous or ENM/CNM — I help partners focus on gaining clarity around your wants, needs, and desires, work toward establishing a secure connection and resolving stubborn conflict.
As a therapist, I’m warm, relational, and direct. I take a mindful and somatic approach to therapy that won’t over pathologize you or push an agenda. I’m here to help you make meaningful, lasting change with therapy that is collaborative and honest. If you’re ready for that kind of work, I’d love help you.
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