All About Relationships: Working Towards Ideal Marriage and Loving Relationships. is an engaging, lighthearted, and practical television/ radio show designed to help people improve their relationships in meaningful ways. Hosted by an advanced trainer from the Gottman Institute and a certified Emotion-Focused Therapist with over 40 years of experience in the field of psyotherapy, the show provides expert guidance on strengthening marriages, parent-child relationships, friendships, and more. Through insightful discussions, audience call-ins, and guest experts, viewers receive real-world strategies to enhance intimacy, communication, and overall relationship satisfaction. While the show is educational and entertaining, it is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or professional advice—just a fun, informative space for learning and growth. The host operates as an independent entity, though closely affiliated with the Gottman Institute and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Each episode blends professional expertise with an engaging and relatable approach, ensuring viewers walk away with practical tools to create deeper connections in their daily lives. Whether tackling conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, or family dynamics, the show is a go-to resource for anyone looking to foster healthier, happier relationships in a supportive and lighthearted environment.
Dr. Don Allen completed his undergraduate studies at Bowling Green University, with majors in music, composition and psychology. He completed his first Masters degree (MSW) at the University of Maryland and received a Masters of Philosophy degree and a Ph.D. from Columbia University in New York City, also in Social Work. He has been in private practice in the Columbus area since 1995. He has worked for Harding Hospital and The Ohio State University (outpatient services at the Neuroscience Center), He has been a Student Assistant Program Coordinator for four different school districts in central Ohio for over 12 years, and for the Richland County Juvenile Courts as a Program Coordinator. He has worked in community mental health as well as Ridge Cliff Hospital in Willoughby, Ohio where he worked with children (in- patient) ages 4 to 18 and helped develop the unit. He also worked as a consultant to the hospital’s drug and alcohol program.
After 2012, Dr. Allen moved his practice towards specializing in the treatment of marriage and emotional trauma. He particularly enjoys conducting family and marital therapy. He treats a full range of psychotherapeutic issues including anxiety and depressive disorders, particularly as a pertain to marriage and emotional trauma. Dr. Allen is published in the area of juvenile delinquency in the Journal of Linear Regression. He has taught full-time for Ohio University, and as an adjunct faculty for Columbia University, The Ohio State University, and Ashland University.
He is a certified Gottman therapist and is an advanced trainer for the program. He trains and consults with clinicians to move towards certification. He is also certified in Emotion, Focus Therapy, and was trained by Susan Johnson herself. He is also certified, treats and consults in the practice of, eye movement, desensitization, and reprocessing (EMDR) therapeutic techniques. He has appeared on Close Up Radio and Television, and you can visit some of his past broadcasts by visiting his website listed below.
Anyone wishing to make an appointment with Dr. Allen should feel free to do so by calling: 614.204.0730 or visit his website at: donallenphd.com.