Columbus Therapist Offers Direct,Research-Backed Approach to Relationship & Individual Healing
Columbus,OH – calvin Samples,a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) serving the Columbus,Ohio area through Reconnecting Columbus Marriage and Couple Counseling,is offering a direct and compassionate approach to therapy,blending evidence-based techniques with a commitment to genuine connection.Samples emphasizes honesty, boldness, and deep care in his work with individuals and couples seeking to navigate challenges and build stronger relationships.
Samples’ practice addresses a growing need for accessible and effective mental health support in Central Ohio. Many individuals and couples struggle to find therapists who offer both clinical expertise and a relatable, supportive presence. Samples aims to bridge that gap, providing a safe space for vulnerability and growth. He utilizes methods grounded in research – including Gottman, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Bowenian theory – but prioritizes a collaborative, individualized approach over rigid adherence to any single model.”What matters most to me is building something real and useful with you,not just following a script,” Samples states.
Samples understands the difficulties individuals face when seeking support,particularly those from challenging backgrounds. Having grown up in a high-stress,military family,he recognizes the barriers to trust and the courage required to embrace change. “I show up with you, call out what’s getting in the way, and help you build the kind of connection and safety you’ve been missing by being radically genuine,” he explains.
Investment in Services:
* Intake and Assessment Session (90 minutes): $300
* standard Relationship Counseling Session (90 minutes): $300
* Standard Individual Session (50 minutes): $200
Training & Supervision:
Samples holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from akron University. He has completed OWEP-ITI substance training, as well as Level 1 & 2 Gottman training. He is currently receiving supervision from Kelly Dominic, IMFT.
