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Therapy in Columbus by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 16 in Columbus · Updated July 2026
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Finding a therapist near you in Columbus, OH
When you search for "therapist near me" or "counselor near me" in Columbus, OH, you want someone who's accessible, qualified, and right for your situation. Home to Ohio State University and a growing young professional population, the demand for local mental health support is high. FindSupport lists 16 licensed therapists in Columbus.
People in Columbus come to therapy for many reasons — university student mental health, family therapy, and Midwest isolation, as well as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Profiles show each therapist's focus areas and whether they offer online sessions.
The cost of seeing a local therapist in Columbus typically ranges from $80–$170 per session. Coverage differs from plan to plan in Ohio, so confirm it with the therapist's office, and ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying yourself.
Local or online: making the choice in Columbus
Some therapists offer both formats — profiles show who offers online sessions. If traffic, childcare, or shift work make an office visit hard, video sessions remove the trip.
If you're dealing with university student mental health, family therapy, and Midwest isolation, either format can work — what matters most is how well you and the therapist fit.
FindSupport matches you with therapists based on your needs, not just proximity. Tell us what you're going through, and we'll show you the best options — both local in Columbus and online across Ohio.
What therapists listed in Columbus focus on
Looking at the 16 profiles listed in Columbus: anxiety (6%), depression (6%), and trauma (6%) are the specialties named most. All three are tied. Fewer list stress (6%), grief (6%), and PTSD (6%). A therapist can treat more than one of these, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
By client group, 6% say they work with children and 6% say they work with couples. Few profiles say whether they see families, so ask if that matters to you.
Columbus is the largest city in Ohio, and the listings here are a starting point rather than the whole local field.
Format, cost cover and other Ohio cities
None of the 16 therapists listed in Columbus mention online sessions on their profile yet, so for video you'd look to therapists licensed in Ohio who work online.
For insurance, the reliable check is your own plan: call the behavioral-health number on your card, then ask the Columbus therapist to confirm they're in-network.
If Columbus is short on openings, Ohio also has listings in Cincinnati (17 therapists, 12% online) and Cleveland (5 therapists). Therapists licensed in Ohio can see you by video wherever they're based.
Where Columbus stands for therapy and counseling options
42% of FindSupport's Ohio listings are in Columbus, 16 of 38. The biggest share is in Cincinnati, with 17. Among the 120 cities with local profiles, Columbus is in the middle of the pack, with 47 ahead of it.
At $80–$170 a session, Columbus is below the middle of our city guides nationally ($90–$200), and cheaper than Cincinnati ($90–$200).
No Columbus profile mentions video yet; in Ohio, Cincinnati has the highest share that do (12%).
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Find a therapist near me →Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to find a local therapist or counselor in Columbus, OH?
There are 16 licensed therapists listed in Columbus. Rather than scrolling all 16, describe your situation and we'll surface the therapists whose stated focus fits it. Across Ohio, FindSupport lists 38 therapists in 3 cities.
Is it better to see a therapist in person or online in Columbus?
Both work. In-person therapy in Columbus gives you a dedicated space, while video sessions save the trip and widen the choice. Profiles show who offers online sessions — they need to be licensed in Ohio to see you there.
How much does a local therapist cost in Columbus?
Therapy in Columbus typically costs $80–$170 per session, a little below Cincinnati ($90–$200). Many therapists accept insurance and some offer sliding-scale fees — ask before the first session.
Which specialties are most common among Columbus therapists?
The Columbus listings lean toward anxiety (6%), depression (6%), and trauma (6%), out of 16 profiles. Search by what you're facing and we'll show who lists it.
Do Columbus therapists work with children, couples and families?
Some do. Counting the 16 Columbus profiles, about 1 mention children and about 1 mention couples. Say who the sessions are for and we'll put those first.
What if every therapist near me in Columbus is full?
Online sessions are the easiest way around it: any therapist licensed in Ohio can see you by video. FindSupport also lists therapists in other Ohio cities, including Cincinnati (17) and Cleveland (5).
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