Successful Relationships
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    • Contact Us
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  • Welcome
  • About
  • Therapy Service
    • INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
    • COUPLES & PARTNERS
    • MINDFULNESS
    • EMDR
  • Relationship PODCAST
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
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Creating Healthy and Lasting Relationships

We bring depth, clarity, and compassion to helping couples love well.

Diane Strausser

Diane Strausser, M.S.S

Founder,

Successful Relationships


Diane Strausser, the expert on relationships and couples dynamics, is a successful therapist, author, and in-demand lecturer. We have spoken at both local and national conferences on people, relationships, and conflict. Creators of Love & Laughter Cards, facilitators of Bexley, Ohio listening sessions with citizens, and authors of countless resources for couples everywhere.

Professional Experience & Passion

In private practice for more than twenty-five years, our passion is helping people to create the happy, healthy, and lasting relationships they have always wanted. We have dedicated our life’s work to this end.

Education & Advanced Training

After receiving our degree in psychology from the University of Scranton, PA, we went on to complete our graduate work in social research at Bryn Mawr College. We studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis.


  • Hold advanced certifications in group psychotherapy and object relations psychotherapy from the Washington School of Psychiatry.
  • We are advanced clinicians and workshop presenters for Imago Relationship Therapy. 
  • We have studied with the PAIRS Institute and the Gottman Institute, and we are advanced clinicians for EMDR therapy.
  • Studied with the Gottman Institute 
  • Certified Object Relation Therapy
  • Certified in Family Relations Therapy
  • Advance certification in EMDR
  • Internal Family Relation Informed

Framed professional certificate on a desk.

Continuing Education & Spiritual Practice

Diane attended Mystery School with world-renowned author Jean Huston.


Diane continue to study mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh with Anh-Huong Nguyen. Diane studied with Thich Nhat Hanh in France and was ordained by him in 2011. 

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"Think of the World You Carry Within You."


Rainer Maria Rilke

What Clients Are Saying

Here is what some of our clients have had to say about the Successful Relationships program and Diane.


“I was struggling with personal issues and was looking for a way to get centered. I have always been drawn to mindfulness and wanted to work with a therapist that embraced this philosophy. Voila! I find Diane Strausser who is the light to guide me to being calmer, more grounded, and most importantly, more mindful. I now see her with my wife for couple’s therapy, and she is helping us be better communicators. Her steady voice and valuable tools give me confidence that my marriage is being guided in the right direction. Thank you Diane.”

- Dave L., Columbus, OH


“I saw Diane for four years. I found her to be one of the kindest, wisest, most sincere and loving people that I have ever had the privilege of ever having in my life. To say that I love this woman would be a great understatement. She has guided me through the death of my father whom I loved and depended on daily. She has helped me conquer my feelings of being the victim of long-term sexual abuse, drug abuse, and a lifetime of damage done due to 30 years as a severely Bi-Polar man that grew up in a highly dysfunctional, alcoholic family. Needless to say I was quite a mess when I first came to Diane.


Now things are much better for me. Together we dealt with all my fears, resentments, and regrets. I can now enjoy my own company and the relationships I have with the people around me have been greatly improved. I am a kinder more gentle person that can be open and present for those around me and I enjoy a new sense of curiosity for the world of possibilities this life has to offer. I would recommend Diane to anyone going through things they may need help with.”

— Eddie F.


“I Read about Diane in an article in the Dispatch and wanted to see her, however, she was a Relationship Therapist. When I called her and expressed my desire to see her but told her I was not in a relationship, she said the most important relationship was the one with yourself. At that time, that relationship was pretty awful. There are no words to express my gratitude for Diane, she has changed my thinking and my life. Diane is the Best!”

— Meredith B.


“If you’ve lost hope, Diane is the perfect person to share those deep and personal thoughts with. It may not be easy to get through it, but step by step Diane will be there for you.”

— Jeffery H.


“Diane is such a wonderful, helpful and professional therapist. She has created a safe and relaxing environment. I look forward to our sessions and she has helped me tremendously deal with my issues. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a therapist. She is incredible and has helped me in so many ways. I would be miserable and lost without her help.”

— Erin T.

Contact Diane

Successful Relationships

1620 East Broad Street, #110, Columbus, Ohio 43203

(614) 206-8387 | d.strausser@me.com

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