Business Details
Trusted Relationship Counseling and Premarital Workshops in Atlanta
Couples Launch, founded by Dr. Deborah Russo, specializes in evidence-based couples counseling and relationship enrichment. With over 25 years of clinical experience, we provide premarital, remarriage, and recovery-focused therapy using validated tools like Prepare & Enrich and Gottman methods. Our telehealth services extend to PSYPACT states, offering accessible care for individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges.We emphasize early intervention to build resilient bonds, reduce divorce risk by 31%, and foster lifelong healthy relationships through customized assessments and skill-building workshops. Our approach integrates psychodynamic and solution-focused therapies, addressing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and family recovery with compassion and expertise.
Services
Couples Counseling
Premarital Workshops
Telehealth Therapy
Recovery Counseling
Relationship Enrichment
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience in relationship therapy
- Evidence-based assessments reduce divorce risk by 31%
- Telehealth services available across PSYPACT states
- Certified facilitator for multiple premarriage programs
- Specialized workshops for recovering couples and blended families
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute Verified Member
- Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator
- SYMBIS Facilitator
- FOCCUS Facilitator
- Certified Heartmath Biofeedback Practitioner
What people say
More compassion for myself
Key communication insights
On the same page
Effective conflict strategies
Valuable premarriage roadmaps
Services
Couples Counseling
Customized therapy sessions addressing communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. We utilize evidence-based assessments to identify strengths and growth areas, helping couples build resilient bonds through practical skill development and emotional attunement techniques.
Premarital Workshops
Interactive workshops combining SYMBIS, Prepare & Enrich, and Gottman methodologies to strengthen foundational relationship skills. Participants explore personality traits, financial planning, and conflict management strategies while developing personalized roadmaps for long-term marital success through structured assessments and experiential exercises.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual sessions for relationship counseling across PSYPACT states. This service maintains therapeutic continuity through video conferencing platforms, offering flexible access to evidence-based interventions including biofeedback techniques and cognitive-behavioral strategies for couples facing geographic or scheduling challenges.
Recovery Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing substance abuse and eating disorder recovery within relationships. We integrate family systems approaches with individualized treatment plans, focusing on rebuilding trust, establishing healthy boundaries, and developing relapse prevention strategies that support both personal and relational healing.
Relationship Enrichment
Experiential workshops combining therapeutic principles with team-building activities. Our 'Time Out For Play!' program enhances emotional connection through structured exercises that improve communication patterns, foster mutual understanding, and develop practical tools for maintaining relationship health across different life stages.
People
Deborah Russo
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Russo has 25+ years of experience in relationship therapy, specializing in couples counseling and premarital workshops. She integrates evidence-based approaches with biofeedback techniques to address communication challenges and relationship recovery needs.
Questions
What services do you offer for couples?
We provide premarital counseling, remarriage preparation, recovery counseling, and relationship enrichment workshops using evidence-based assessment tools and therapeutic techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
As an out-of-network provider, we provide receipts for potential insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, telepsychology services are available across PSYPACT participating states with appropriate licensing.
What is your cancellation policy?
24-hour notice required for cancellations. Emergency exceptions apply with consideration for appointment consistency and progress maintenance.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual sessions last 60 minutes, couple sessions 75-90 minutes with extended options available upon request.
