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A message from Dr. Cole

Psychology is the only profession I have ever been interested in. In graduate school, I was exposed to professors who were passionate about psychology, taught and practiced in the field, and exposed me to theory and real-world information. I continue to work with amazing mentors in community mental health, group practices, and as a solo clinician. Throughout the 36+ years of my career, I have treated families and people of all ages. But couples work has long been my favorite. I like to work with couples that are highly conflictual, as well as couples that are quiet and withdrawn. I believe that every couple deserves the best treatment and foundation for success.

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Licenses

Florida: # PY4850
Ohio: # P.07646

Where I Practice

Clinical office: Beachwood, Ohio

Online intensives and follow up sessions: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY


Credentials

Education

B.A. in Psychology – Lake Forest College

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology – Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Family Mediation Certificate – Florida Atlantic University

You’ll be in remarkably good hands with our advanced licensed relationship experts.

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Client Reviews

Feedback from my couples

It’s the best thing you can do for your relationship and worth every penny.

It’s the best thing you can do for your relationship and worth every penny.
Our relationship was in trouble and we scheduled the intensive as a last resort effort. We had some past issues that needed to be resolved and wanted to work on communication.

We tried couples therapy briefly before Covid. I didn’t have a good connection with the counselor.

I did an online search of marriage counseling, and CTI came up. I was already familiar with the Gottman method and did some additional research of CTI and decided to give it a try.

Dr. Cole was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better fit for both of our personalities than her. She was very intuitive about who we are as people and I left knowing myself better than I ever have. She is certainly gifted in providing insights into us as a couple and as individuals while using a communication style that was perfectly aligned to our needs and relationship. She was extremely helpful and also challenging in getting us to open up about ourselves and to each other.

We have committed to making our relationship work and continuing to use the specific skills and strategies she taught us for listening and communication.

It was a game changer for my relationship and probably saved my marriage. It’s the best thing you can do for your relationship and worth every penny.

Dr. Cole is just a phenomenal human being, and I am so thankful to have done this therapy with her.

Recent Client Reports

Don’t hesitate, don’t walk… run. Best decision you can make for your relationship.

Don’t hesitate, don’t walk… run. Best decision you can make for your relationship.
We picked Couples Therapy Inc based on the website and association with Gottman.

Dr. Cole was so present and with us the whole way. Extremely knowledgeable.

It made such an impact on our relationship for the better. I can’t wait to continue sessions with Dr. Cole. It was an amazing reset like we discovered each other all over again.

[Three benefits to our relationship;] stronger connection, building on communication, understanding each other and why we are the way we are.

Don’t hesitate, don’t walk… run.

Best decision you can make for your relationship.

Recent Client Reports

Come with an open mind and ready to work!

It was hard to accomplish anything [in previous couples therapy]. [We wanted] to work through big issues with more time and expertise.

What hesitation did you have about starting couples therapy with us?

Cost. Husband’s participation.

What changes in your relationship resulted from your work with Couples Therapy Inc.?

Small mentality shifts. Hopeful for more in the future with a focus on basic skills.

Who was your couples therapist here at Couples Therapy Inc.?

Carolyn Cole, Psy.D

What therapeutic skills stood out for you while working with this therapist? What was it like to participate in an intensive with them from your side of the couch?

Learning the difference between concession and compromise. Learning the skill of compromise.

Would you recommend your couples therapist and Couples Therapy Inc.? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, if someone can afford it. A lot of people cannot which is sad.

What three benefits resulted from working with Couples Therapy Inc.?

Time away from kids/life, intensive time with an unbiased third party/expert, small shifts in mentality/perception

What would you say to couples that are considering working with Couples Therapy Inc.?

Come with an open mind and ready to work!

Recent Client Reports