Business Details
Relationship Counseling & Couples Therapy in Sandy Springs
Couples Launch is a relationship counseling practice founded on over 25 years of clinical expertise in strengthening intimate relationships. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies like SYMBIS, Prepare & Enrich, and Gottman Method principles to address premarital preparation, marital enrichment, and recovery counseling. We specialize in helping couples build resilience through personalized assessment tools, communication strategies, and experiential workshops that address financial planning, conflict resolution, and blended family dynamics.Our practice combines traditional psychotherapy with biofeedback techniques to support emotional regulation, while maintaining active certifications in Enneagram relationship mapping, Heartmath biofeedback, and experiential therapy modalities. With telehealth availability across PSYPACT states, we serve clients navigating life transitions, eating disorder recovery, and substance use challenges through both individual and couples therapy.
Services
Couples Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Remarriage Preparation
Couple Workshops
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical psychology experience with couples and families
- Specialized certifications in relationship assessment tools (SYMBIS, FOCCUS)
- Customized treatment combining evidence-based therapies and biofeedback
- PSYPACT certified for multi-state telehealth services
- Interactive workshops for relationship skill-building
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute Verified Member
- Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator
- Certified Heartmath Biofeedback Practitioner
Services
Couples Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions help couples develop communication skills and conflict resolution strategies. Our evidence-based approach uses assessment tools to identify relationship patterns and build resilience against common stressors. Sessions focus on improving emotional connection, financial planning, and parenting alignment for couples at all commitment stages.
Premarital Counseling
Specialized counseling prepares couples for marriage through structured assessments like SYMBIS and Prepare & Enrich. We address expectations around family roles, financial management, and conflict resolution while building foundational skills. Research shows this preparation reduces future divorce risk by 31% compared to untreated couples.
Marriage Counseling
Therapy sessions focus on repairing relationship bonds using Gottman Method principles and imago therapy techniques. We help couples navigate infidelity recovery, blended family challenges, and communication breakdowns through structured exercises and emotion-focused interventions tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Remarriage Preparation
Specialized counseling addresses remarriage challenges including family integration, step-parenting roles, and financial structuring. We incorporate past relationship analysis to prevent recurring issues while building realistic expectations for creating a successful blended family framework.
Couple Workshops
Interactive workshops combine therapeutic exercises with relationship skill-building activities. Participants learn communication frameworks, conflict resolution strategies, and intimacy-building techniques through experiential learning formats in both premarital and ongoing relationship enrichment contexts.
People
Deborah Russo
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Russo is a Georgia-licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience treating couples and families. She holds multiple certifications in relationship assessment tools and experiential therapies, specializing in premarital counseling and marital enrichment through evidence-based approaches.
Questions
What counseling services are available for couples?
We offer premarital counseling, marriage therapy, remarriage preparation, and relationship enrichment workshops. Sessions use evidence-based tools to improve communication and resolve conflicts.
Do you provide telehealth therapy options?
Yes, we offer teletherapy services across 30+ PSYPACT participating states for couples counseling, individual therapy, and premarital preparation.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our practice combines clinical psychology with specialized certifications including Gottman Method, SYMBIS, and Prepare & Enrich assessments for comprehensive relationship development.
Are premarital workshops available?
Yes, we conduct interactive 'Time Out For Play!' workshops that build relationship skills through experiential learning activities focused on communication and conflict resolution.
How long does couples counseling typically last?
Recommended treatment plans range from 6-12 sessions for foundational skill-building, with ongoing therapy available for specific relationship challenges identified during assessment.
What experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Russo has over 25 years of clinical experience with couples and families, including specialized training in relationship assessment tools, biofeedback therapy, and experiential counseling techniques.
Reviews (1)
Jeffrey Cohen
May 21, 2020
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As a fellow clinician and couple therapist, I regularly refer to Dr. Russo. I find her intelligent and warm and the couples I've sent to her have benefitted greatly from her care. I recommend her highly and without reservation.
