Gottman Method Therapists in 60608
Melissa Littlefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
When working with couples, I draw from both the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
When working with couples, I draw from both the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
Marlene Arteaga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, and filled with obstacles. I emphasize building trust and rapport with each person. I firmly believe that each person deserves to work with someone they can trust and freely open up with. My approach to therapy is to help you overcome those obstacles, and reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and your world. I find that it is important to ensure that each person can find their voice and use it to advocate for their needs.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, and filled with obstacles. I emphasize building trust and rapport with each person. I firmly believe that each person deserves to work with someone they can trust and freely open up with. My approach to therapy is to help you overcome those obstacles, and reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and your world. I find that it is important to ensure that each person can find their voice and use it to advocate for their needs.
Anixter Center - Mental Health Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LSW, CADC, CYMHS
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608
Our goal is to serve as your guide and walk with you on your life journey. We aim to help you overcome obstacles that may be holding you back from reaching your dreams, while providing you with healthy strategies to implement in your life outside of therapy. Whether exploring the past, present, or future; discussing coping strategies; processing stressful events; building resiliency; healing from trauma; creative problem-solving, or enhancing communication within your relationship. We serve an array of culturally diverse clients, including: children, adolescents, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families.
Our goal is to serve as your guide and walk with you on your life journey. We aim to help you overcome obstacles that may be holding you back from reaching your dreams, while providing you with healthy strategies to implement in your life outside of therapy. Whether exploring the past, present, or future; discussing coping strategies; processing stressful events; building resiliency; healing from trauma; creative problem-solving, or enhancing communication within your relationship. We serve an array of culturally diverse clients, including: children, adolescents, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families.
Rachel E Cull
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
Dr. Cull works from an integrative, strength-based model, utilizing her training in systemic, transgenerational and intrapsychic models of change, while also embracing meditation, mindfulness, and more "here and now" cognitive-behavioral skills clients can apply immediately. She easily connects to the similar parts in all of us, while still celebrating our unique individuality.She has an engaging, warm, relational style, and her natural and sometimes witty demeanor creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, safe for exploration and recovery.
Dr. Cull works from an integrative, strength-based model, utilizing her training in systemic, transgenerational and intrapsychic models of change, while also embracing meditation, mindfulness, and more "here and now" cognitive-behavioral skills clients can apply immediately. She easily connects to the similar parts in all of us, while still celebrating our unique individuality.She has an engaging, warm, relational style, and her natural and sometimes witty demeanor creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, safe for exploration and recovery.
Jessica Carlos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Therapist. I have worked in the field for over a decade supporting mothers, children, and their families, and was part of one of the first perinatal programs in the Midwest. I provide counseling services to women experiencing various mental health concerns, including perinatal mood disorders, postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, trauma, sexual abuse, interpersonal partner violence, and many more areas. My passion is working with women on their journey into motherhood, empowering them to acquire tools to decrease daily stressors and adjust to new roles and routines.
I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Therapist. I have worked in the field for over a decade supporting mothers, children, and their families, and was part of one of the first perinatal programs in the Midwest. I provide counseling services to women experiencing various mental health concerns, including perinatal mood disorders, postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, trauma, sexual abuse, interpersonal partner violence, and many more areas. My passion is working with women on their journey into motherhood, empowering them to acquire tools to decrease daily stressors and adjust to new roles and routines.
Christina Pizarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
As you embark on your journey, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore, understand and challenge life experiences that shape our identities and perceptions of the world. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience providing therapy and other clinical services to individuals struggling with severe mental illness and addiction, I approach therapy from a holistic and multicultural perspective. As a Mexican and Filipino American woman, I draw on my personal experiences to better understand how cultural factors influence our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us.
Shaysa Esther Villa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
As a modern therapist, I provide culturally sensitive and thoughtful therapy to help individuals and couples. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and identity looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy can be one of the most transformative experiences you can take to heal & grow.
As a modern therapist, I provide culturally sensitive and thoughtful therapy to help individuals and couples. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and identity looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy can be one of the most transformative experiences you can take to heal & grow.
Jackie Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Relationships are at the heart of our human experience, shaping who we are and how we see the world. They offer us connection, comfort, and growth, yet they also bring challenges that reveal our vulnerabilities. In navigating these highs and lows, relationships teach us resilience, empathy, and the strength that comes from being truly seen and understood. In our work together, my priority is that, to provide a safe, collaborative space where we can explore and accept all parts of ourselves and our relationships.
Relationships are at the heart of our human experience, shaping who we are and how we see the world. They offer us connection, comfort, and growth, yet they also bring challenges that reveal our vulnerabilities. In navigating these highs and lows, relationships teach us resilience, empathy, and the strength that comes from being truly seen and understood. In our work together, my priority is that, to provide a safe, collaborative space where we can explore and accept all parts of ourselves and our relationships.
If you are experiencing hardships in anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital issues, communication, and emotional regulation, I work to find both practical and insightful tools to handle an array of conflicts. I will help you navigate your patterns, from a holistic lens, utilize your strengths, and find meaning in the desired change you seek. In each session, You will be provided with a comfortable atmosphere where you can freely feel openness, honesty, and the trust to convey what ails you while receiving guidance and tools.
If you are experiencing hardships in anxiety, depression, trauma, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, marital issues, communication, and emotional regulation, I work to find both practical and insightful tools to handle an array of conflicts. I will help you navigate your patterns, from a holistic lens, utilize your strengths, and find meaning in the desired change you seek. In each session, You will be provided with a comfortable atmosphere where you can freely feel openness, honesty, and the trust to convey what ails you while receiving guidance and tools.
Samaritan Counseling and Consulting Services LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
We believe that individuals go through challenges in life and are searching for ways to cope with those challenges. We believe in empowering clients to make the best decision for themselves. We believe in meeting the client where they are while assisting them in developing, enhancing, and changing aspects that are pertinent to them. We work with clients from diverse racial/ethnic, socioeconomic and religions, sexual orientations, abilities and who hold various levels of power in their organization.
We believe that individuals go through challenges in life and are searching for ways to cope with those challenges. We believe in empowering clients to make the best decision for themselves. We believe in meeting the client where they are while assisting them in developing, enhancing, and changing aspects that are pertinent to them. We work with clients from diverse racial/ethnic, socioeconomic and religions, sexual orientations, abilities and who hold various levels of power in their organization.
Hi, I’m Gabriela (she/ her/ ella)! Our work in therapy is about the core essence of what it means to be human, to love, to hurt, to hurt others, and to help. I am rooting for you! I know that what brings you here may feel overwhelming, but this is the first step. I believe therapy should be collaborative and inclusive. I bring a lot of energy and humor as well as compassion and understanding to my sessions.
Hi, I’m Gabriela (she/ her/ ella)! Our work in therapy is about the core essence of what it means to be human, to love, to hurt, to hurt others, and to help. I am rooting for you! I know that what brings you here may feel overwhelming, but this is the first step. I believe therapy should be collaborative and inclusive. I bring a lot of energy and humor as well as compassion and understanding to my sessions.
Starting your mental health journey can be scary, but I'm glad you're here. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to begin this experience. I look forward to supporting you along the way. My name is Ali, and I'm the founder of Equine Empowered Counseling Center, located in rural Hennepin, Illinois. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in IL, with 17 years of professional work experience. My goal is to provide clients with a warm and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It is my stance that the use of appropriately timed humor allows us to reduce the intensity of life's struggles.
Starting your mental health journey can be scary, but I'm glad you're here. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to begin this experience. I look forward to supporting you along the way. My name is Ali, and I'm the founder of Equine Empowered Counseling Center, located in rural Hennepin, Illinois. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in IL, with 17 years of professional work experience. My goal is to provide clients with a warm and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It is my stance that the use of appropriately timed humor allows us to reduce the intensity of life's struggles.
Angelica Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
Welcome! I am a Licensed Social Worker with a deep passion for supporting clients through their unique journeys. I believe that my clients are the true experts in their own lives. My role is to support and empower you, offering guidance as you navigate the complexities of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we will explore your concerns, foster growth, and work towards positive change. I have a clinical background in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My experience includes addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and challenges related to impulse control and self-regulation.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Social Worker with a deep passion for supporting clients through their unique journeys. I believe that my clients are the true experts in their own lives. My role is to support and empower you, offering guidance as you navigate the complexities of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we will explore your concerns, foster growth, and work towards positive change. I have a clinical background in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My experience includes addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and challenges related to impulse control and self-regulation.
My name is Twana Curry. I am an LCSW in multiple states with over 20+ years in the field. I am glad you are here, this is the first step in a journey. Do you ever feel like something is missing, but can't put your finger on it Are you looking to go deeper in your journey, wanting to find the calm and balance with your past, present, and your future. This is when we seek guidance, we may be experiencing chronic stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, or as of late feeling like this world is not something you recognize any longer.
My name is Twana Curry. I am an LCSW in multiple states with over 20+ years in the field. I am glad you are here, this is the first step in a journey. Do you ever feel like something is missing, but can't put your finger on it Are you looking to go deeper in your journey, wanting to find the calm and balance with your past, present, and your future. This is when we seek guidance, we may be experiencing chronic stress, pain, depression, anxiety, grief, or as of late feeling like this world is not something you recognize any longer.
Grace Eiden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608
Many people see life as predominantly painful, but you don’t have to accept that as your reality. While challenges and discomfort are part of the human experience, the suffering that comes with them can be managed. I’m passionate about helping clients with issues like social anxiety, dating challenges, work-life balance, low self-confidence, communication difficulties, and finding meaning in life. Together, we can explore the roots of these struggles and develop strategies to navigate through them, empowering you to become the person you were meant to be.
Many people see life as predominantly painful, but you don’t have to accept that as your reality. While challenges and discomfort are part of the human experience, the suffering that comes with them can be managed. I’m passionate about helping clients with issues like social anxiety, dating challenges, work-life balance, low self-confidence, communication difficulties, and finding meaning in life. Together, we can explore the roots of these struggles and develop strategies to navigate through them, empowering you to become the person you were meant to be.
Yani Roman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As a Queer Latinx therapist, I understand what you’re experiencing right now—searching for clarity, guidance, and healing. The client's I've worked with have navigated the complexities in their identity, and experiences. They often seek a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Their needs include validation, understanding, and practical tools to cope with their struggles. They may want to gain insight into their patterns and relationships, seeking to build healthier connections with themselves and others..
Therapy can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As a Queer Latinx therapist, I understand what you’re experiencing right now—searching for clarity, guidance, and healing. The client's I've worked with have navigated the complexities in their identity, and experiences. They often seek a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Their needs include validation, understanding, and practical tools to cope with their struggles. They may want to gain insight into their patterns and relationships, seeking to build healthier connections with themselves and others..
Healing Space Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Life, can be complicated, we all go through difficult moments in which we can benefit from therapeutic support. As a licensed therapist, I can accompany you in your healing journey. For me, therapy is a journey in which we work collaboratively to discover answers and solutions that empower you to build the type of life you want. As a bilingual Latina Therapist, I have a multicultural vision that allows me to easily understand and connect with problems related to cultural and racial issues that affect our well-being.
Life, can be complicated, we all go through difficult moments in which we can benefit from therapeutic support. As a licensed therapist, I can accompany you in your healing journey. For me, therapy is a journey in which we work collaboratively to discover answers and solutions that empower you to build the type of life you want. As a bilingual Latina Therapist, I have a multicultural vision that allows me to easily understand and connect with problems related to cultural and racial issues that affect our well-being.
Nik Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Being human is messy and the relationships we have with ourselves and others can often feel even messier. However, you, through your lived experiences, have a significant amount of important data about what is working for you versus what is not. Together we can use that data and determine what variables have been supportive as well as what elements may need a revised approach. Therapeutic work with me involves a deep respect for consent – you get to choose our direction, our focus, and where we are headed. I may gently steer us down a path, but ultimately you are the captain of our journey.
Being human is messy and the relationships we have with ourselves and others can often feel even messier. However, you, through your lived experiences, have a significant amount of important data about what is working for you versus what is not. Together we can use that data and determine what variables have been supportive as well as what elements may need a revised approach. Therapeutic work with me involves a deep respect for consent – you get to choose our direction, our focus, and where we are headed. I may gently steer us down a path, but ultimately you are the captain of our journey.
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Izabella Bebenek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607
My toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method, and solution-focused techniques.
Hi! I’m Izabella Bebenek (she/her). As a therapist, I specialize in exploring complexities within families, romantic relationships, friendships, or work relationships. I deeply believe the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. During my time in this field, I have witnessed that every human being strives for social interaction, whether with a friend, partner, or family. I also noticed that dysfunctional patterns in any of these relationships might cause enormous pain in clients. I believe working with relationship conflicts might help clients change their life qualities.
My toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method, and solution-focused techniques.
Hi! I’m Izabella Bebenek (she/her). As a therapist, I specialize in exploring complexities within families, romantic relationships, friendships, or work relationships. I deeply believe the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. During my time in this field, I have witnessed that every human being strives for social interaction, whether with a friend, partner, or family. I also noticed that dysfunctional patterns in any of these relationships might cause enormous pain in clients. I believe working with relationship conflicts might help clients change their life qualities.
Joanna Bakowska
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
While working with couples, I use the Gottman Method and help couples move from gridlock to dialogue, uncover the roots of their perpetual issues, and improve their communication.
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing relationship insecurity and emotional instability, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, or trauma-related symptoms. My approach is based on the needs and strengths of each client. Collaboratively, we will identify your repetitive thoughts and behaviors and find their roots. I provide genuine compassion and insight to facilitate clients’ healing and uncover their subconscious parts (blind spots) that often cause maladaptive behaviors. Clients will establish healthy behaviors and relationships and will regulate their emotions at ease.
While working with couples, I use the Gottman Method and help couples move from gridlock to dialogue, uncover the roots of their perpetual issues, and improve their communication.
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing relationship insecurity and emotional instability, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, or trauma-related symptoms. My approach is based on the needs and strengths of each client. Collaboratively, we will identify your repetitive thoughts and behaviors and find their roots. I provide genuine compassion and insight to facilitate clients’ healing and uncover their subconscious parts (blind spots) that often cause maladaptive behaviors. Clients will establish healthy behaviors and relationships and will regulate their emotions at ease.
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Gottman Method Therapists
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analyzed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.