Business Details
Couples Counseling & Therapy in Sandy Springs, GA
Couples Launch is dedicated to helping individuals and couples build resilient, loving relationships through evidence-based counseling and experiential workshops. Founded by Dr. Deborah Russo, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, our practice specializes in premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, remarriage preparation, and recovery-focused therapy for couples and individuals. We utilize research-backed tools like the Gottman Method, SYMBIS, and Prepare & Enrich to address communication challenges, conflict resolution, and emotional healing.Our telehealth services extend across PSYPACT participating states, ensuring accessibility for clients seeking support in relationship wellness. With a focus on proactive care, we empower couples to strengthen their bonds before challenges escalate, reducing the risk of long-term relationship breakdowns.
Services
Couples Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Telehealth Therapy
Relationship Workshops
Remarriage Preparation
Eating Disorder Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Boundary Setting
Grief Counseling
Parenting Guidance
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience in relationship therapy
- Evidence-based assessments reduce relationship failure risk by 31%
- Telehealth services available across PSYPACT participating states
- Customized workshops for premarital and remarriage preparation
- Certified in Heartmath Biofeedback for stress management
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute Verified Member
- Certified SYMBIS Facilitator
- Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator
Services
Couples Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions for couples seeking to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional bonds. Our approach integrates evidence-based methods like the Gottman Institute techniques and Prepare & Enrich assessments. Ideal for partners navigating life transitions, recovery challenges, or daily stressors in their relationships.
Premarital Counseling
Comprehensive premarriage workshops and one-on-one sessions to build foundational relationship skills. Using SYMBIS and FOCCUS assessments, we help couples understand personality traits, financial planning, and conflict management strategies. Designed to reduce long-term relationship vulnerabilities by 31% through proactive skill development.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions available across PSYPACT participating states. Services include individual and couples counseling for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and recovery support. Telehealth appointments maintain the same clinical rigor as in-person sessions while offering flexible access to care.
Relationship Workshops
Interactive experiential workshops like 'Time Out For Play!' that enhance relationship skills through team-building activities. Programs cover premarriage preparation, remarriage challenges, and recovery-focused relationship rebuilding. Workshops combine therapeutic principles with engaging exercises to foster deeper connection.
Remarriage Preparation
Specialized guidance for couples entering remarriage or blending families. Focus areas include step-parenting dynamics, conflict resolution strategies, and integrating family traditions. Sessions address past relationship wounds while building practical tools for navigating complex family structures and expectations.
People
Deborah Russo
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Russo is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience in couples therapy, eating disorder recovery, and premarital counseling. She specializes in evidence-based relationship assessments and leads workshops on communication and resilience-building for couples at all relationship stages.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide couples counseling, premarital workshops, remarriage preparation, individual therapy for anxiety/eating disorders, and telehealth sessions across PSYPACT states using evidence-based methods.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth therapy for clients in PSYPACT participating states, covering both individual and couples counseling for relationship and mental health concerns.
How can premarital counseling help us?
Our premarriage programs use SYMBIS and Prepare & Enrich assessments to build communication skills, resolve financial disagreements, and reduce divorce risk by 31% through proactive relationship education.
What are your relationship workshops like?
Our 'Time Out For Play!' workshops combine therapeutic principles with interactive activities to improve communication, teamwork, and emotional connection for couples in all relationship stages.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Payment options are discussed during initial consultation scheduling.
