George Schulz, Ph.D. provides Christian Counseling in Dublin, Ohio and geographic areas near Columbus, Ohio. Christian counseling offers a faith-based path for couples struggling with destructive communication patterns identified by Dr. John Gottman as the “Four Horsemen”: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. Stonewalling occurs when one partner emotionally withdraws, shuts down, or disengages during conflict, often signaling deep overwhelm or disconnection and sometimes preceding separation or divorce. Recognizing earlier warning signs - ongoing criticism, defensiveness, and contempt - can help couples seek support before emotional withdrawal becomes entrenched.

Seeking Counseling earlier in a marriage relationship offers an opportunity to combine evidence based psychologically therapeutic tools with Biblical wisdom to help couples develop healthier communication, resolve conflict constructively, rebuild trust, and strengthen both emotional and spiritual connection. Rather than allowing negative patterns to erode a relationship, couples learn to respond with compassion, grace, humility, and intentional listening. Faith-based counseling addresses the whole person - mind, body, soul, and spirit—while guiding partners toward a Christ-centered marriage.