Gottman Method Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
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Keri Sipek
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
To best meet the needs of clients, I integrate different therapeutic modalities, including EFT, Gottman method, EMDR, and CBT.
Immediate availability for couples & individuals. Reaching out for help can be difficult & takes courage. I’m here to offer a safe space & provide support while you explore your issues. From there, you can begin to heal & create positive change in your life & relationships. My experience includes working with couples, & individual adults who have struggled with infidelity, relationship strain, sexual issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, & more. In addition, I work with women & couples struggling with infertility, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, traumatic birth recovery, & adjustment to parenthood.
To best meet the needs of clients, I integrate different therapeutic modalities, including EFT, Gottman method, EMDR, and CBT.
Immediate availability for couples & individuals. Reaching out for help can be difficult & takes courage. I’m here to offer a safe space & provide support while you explore your issues. From there, you can begin to heal & create positive change in your life & relationships. My experience includes working with couples, & individual adults who have struggled with infidelity, relationship strain, sexual issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, & more. In addition, I work with women & couples struggling with infertility, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, traumatic birth recovery, & adjustment to parenthood.
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I specialize in the evidence-based Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I welcome English or Spanish speaking women and couples. Women with depression, anxiety, grief, a cancer diagnosis, those needing to process trauma, abuse. Parents of addicted loved ones find acceptance and can begin the path to a meaningful future; be encouraged and given hope. Couples who struggle with conflict, communication, or infidelity learn new skills for a future of experiencing love and understanding in a trusting relationship. I am a pastor's wife and can offer Biblical support and guidance if desired.
I specialize in the evidence-based Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I welcome English or Spanish speaking women and couples. Women with depression, anxiety, grief, a cancer diagnosis, those needing to process trauma, abuse. Parents of addicted loved ones find acceptance and can begin the path to a meaningful future; be encouraged and given hope. Couples who struggle with conflict, communication, or infidelity learn new skills for a future of experiencing love and understanding in a trusting relationship. I am a pastor's wife and can offer Biblical support and guidance if desired.
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With Gottman method training and a focus on cultural competency, I'm prepared to guide you through personal challenges.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or overwhelmed by life's many hurdles? Let me offer you a welcoming and judgment-free space to share your story and lighten your burdens. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on understanding my clients' unique situations and needs. I am committed to making our sessions a comfortable place where you feel valued and heard, while we work together towards healing and personal growth.
With Gottman method training and a focus on cultural competency, I'm prepared to guide you through personal challenges.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or overwhelmed by life's many hurdles? Let me offer you a welcoming and judgment-free space to share your story and lighten your burdens. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on understanding my clients' unique situations and needs. I am committed to making our sessions a comfortable place where you feel valued and heard, while we work together towards healing and personal growth.
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Immediate availability in person and telehealth! I commend you for taking this step and hope you know that you are not alone. No matter which therapist is your best fit, I wish you the best on your journey of personal growth. To help you understand if I’m that therapist for you, a little about me: I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Toledo where I was an NBCC Minority Addictions Fellow and completed additional training in the field of addictions and recovery with a focus on experiential treatments. I have also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Immediate availability in person and telehealth! I commend you for taking this step and hope you know that you are not alone. No matter which therapist is your best fit, I wish you the best on your journey of personal growth. To help you understand if I’m that therapist for you, a little about me: I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Toledo where I was an NBCC Minority Addictions Fellow and completed additional training in the field of addictions and recovery with a focus on experiential treatments. I have also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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Samuel P. Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Waitlist for new clients
I am a level three Gottman Method trained couples therapist.
There are times in our lives when we need help restoring our relationships. As a therapist with 30 years of marriage experience, and significant clinical training, I believe working together I can help you reach your goals. As a therapist I have seen that two things seem to be necessary to start the healing process, mercy and empathy. When a person experiences mercy, it opens them up to experiencing empathy for the other. Using Gottman Method Couples therapy as the foundation, I will work together with you to accomplish the restoration of your relationship.
I am a level three Gottman Method trained couples therapist.
There are times in our lives when we need help restoring our relationships. As a therapist with 30 years of marriage experience, and significant clinical training, I believe working together I can help you reach your goals. As a therapist I have seen that two things seem to be necessary to start the healing process, mercy and empathy. When a person experiences mercy, it opens them up to experiencing empathy for the other. Using Gottman Method Couples therapy as the foundation, I will work together with you to accomplish the restoration of your relationship.
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I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method couples therapy.
My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.
I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method couples therapy.
My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.
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Arizona Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85014
I've completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 & 2 Certified), and am a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator.
I am passionate about providing encouragement and guidance to individuals, couples, and families seeking to create change and heal in a safe space. I work from a systemic perspective, which considers how all aspects of your life may influence current challenges and well-being. I strive to help my clients explore personal experiences, family history, culture and values, life stages, relationship patterns, and strengths to transform the way they navigate life and take the desired steps toward change. Together, we can collaborate to create sustainable change with clear goals and outcomes for the therapy process.
I've completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 & 2 Certified), and am a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator.
I am passionate about providing encouragement and guidance to individuals, couples, and families seeking to create change and heal in a safe space. I work from a systemic perspective, which considers how all aspects of your life may influence current challenges and well-being. I strive to help my clients explore personal experiences, family history, culture and values, life stages, relationship patterns, and strengths to transform the way they navigate life and take the desired steps toward change. Together, we can collaborate to create sustainable change with clear goals and outcomes for the therapy process.
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Julie Espinoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Since practicing for 22+ years, I am trained in many best practice modalities: IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT, EFT, Gottman Method, Sex therapy, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy & others.
Your ability to seek out resources amidst the pain is a magnificent part of you, and I want to speak to that part. It is important that you remember that growth and healing is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you because you are not broken. Instead of fixing, our time together will be an exploration of all parts of you, one of curiosity and compassion, designed to unearth and liberate the wisdom that already exists inside of you. Going to therapy doesn’t mean that you can’t handle life’s challenges on our own. Rather, it’s a gift that you give yourself to stay mentally and emotionally fit.
Since practicing for 22+ years, I am trained in many best practice modalities: IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT, EFT, Gottman Method, Sex therapy, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy & others.
Your ability to seek out resources amidst the pain is a magnificent part of you, and I want to speak to that part. It is important that you remember that growth and healing is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you because you are not broken. Instead of fixing, our time together will be an exploration of all parts of you, one of curiosity and compassion, designed to unearth and liberate the wisdom that already exists inside of you. Going to therapy doesn’t mean that you can’t handle life’s challenges on our own. Rather, it’s a gift that you give yourself to stay mentally and emotionally fit.
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Best Life Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85048
I have completed Level 3 Gottman Method Training.
**Same day and next day appointments may be available. Virtual and in office sessions.** As a licensed professional counselor in private practice my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change the difficult situations from your past, we can work together to better understand them and resolve the current challenges in your life. If depression, anxiety, conflict, fear or low self-esteem are holding you back, or if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.
I have completed Level 3 Gottman Method Training.
**Same day and next day appointments may be available. Virtual and in office sessions.** As a licensed professional counselor in private practice my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change the difficult situations from your past, we can work together to better understand them and resolve the current challenges in your life. If depression, anxiety, conflict, fear or low self-esteem are holding you back, or if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.
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I am a trauma informed therapist and use an integrative approach that incorporates Attachment Theory, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and Mindfulness.
Have you reached a point in life where it seems that something needs to change in order for you to be truly happy? Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, or perhaps you thought you left it behind years ago. If you are living with depression, anxiety, unsatisfying relationships, addiction, or unresolved grief or trauma - there is hope and there is help. I strive to provide an honest, warm and collaborative environment so that you can feel safe embarking on your journey of self-exploration, healing and growth. This isn't easy work, but I truly believe that it is the most important work we can do for ourselves.
I am a trauma informed therapist and use an integrative approach that incorporates Attachment Theory, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and Mindfulness.
Have you reached a point in life where it seems that something needs to change in order for you to be truly happy? Maybe you can't quite put your finger on it, or perhaps you thought you left it behind years ago. If you are living with depression, anxiety, unsatisfying relationships, addiction, or unresolved grief or trauma - there is hope and there is help. I strive to provide an honest, warm and collaborative environment so that you can feel safe embarking on your journey of self-exploration, healing and growth. This isn't easy work, but I truly believe that it is the most important work we can do for ourselves.
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As a therapist with specialized clinical training in the Gottman Method and experience working in a clinical setting, I look forward to helping you achieve the peace you desire within yourself, and in your relationships.
Strong, healthy relationships are the foundation for an emotionally healthy life. Unfortunately, there may be brokenness within our romantic, familial, and spiritual relationships that can affect all areas of our lives. Our experiences of the past may haunt us in the present, affect our current relationships, and dim our confidence for the future.
As a therapist with specialized clinical training in the Gottman Method and experience working in a clinical setting, I look forward to helping you achieve the peace you desire within yourself, and in your relationships.
Strong, healthy relationships are the foundation for an emotionally healthy life. Unfortunately, there may be brokenness within our romantic, familial, and spiritual relationships that can affect all areas of our lives. Our experiences of the past may haunt us in the present, affect our current relationships, and dim our confidence for the future.
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I have training in various models: Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level I & II, IFIO advance training , Gottman Method, EFT, and Sand play.
We are met with many unique challenges which may cause stress, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, or issues with communication. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with couples, individual adults, parenting/family, relationship strains, depression, anxiety, grief, along with other issues. I am able to provide a warm, compassionate and supportive environment to safely explore your needs for positive change. Accept BCBS, Optum/UHC Insurance and Aetna.
I have training in various models: Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level I & II, IFIO advance training , Gottman Method, EFT, and Sand play.
We are met with many unique challenges which may cause stress, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, or issues with communication. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with couples, individual adults, parenting/family, relationship strains, depression, anxiety, grief, along with other issues. I am able to provide a warm, compassionate and supportive environment to safely explore your needs for positive change. Accept BCBS, Optum/UHC Insurance and Aetna.
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I follow the Gottman Method when working with couples.
Check out www.selahcounseling.net for list of providers with current openings. Specializing in supporting clients through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach aims to foster a comfortable, transparent environment where personal growth can thrive. I strongly believe in every individual's potential for growth and their innate strengths to effect positive change in their lives. Our goal is to facilitate a space where you can pause, reflect, and embark on your journey of transformation.
I follow the Gottman Method when working with couples.
Check out www.selahcounseling.net for list of providers with current openings. Specializing in supporting clients through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach aims to foster a comfortable, transparent environment where personal growth can thrive. I strongly believe in every individual's potential for growth and their innate strengths to effect positive change in their lives. Our goal is to facilitate a space where you can pause, reflect, and embark on your journey of transformation.
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Khara uses the Gottman Method, based on 40+ years of research, to assist couples to building a healthy relationship.
You and your partner have drifted apart. Lives are busy and there's no time to have those heart-to-heart talks. You're missing intimacy and sex is nonexistent. Tension and conflict have become more present than they once were. Neither of you are ready to give up, but you both know your relationship won't last if it continues on this trajectory. Your relationship is worth saving and you're both ready for change. If this sounds like you, the time is now. Let's get started.
Khara uses the Gottman Method, based on 40+ years of research, to assist couples to building a healthy relationship.
You and your partner have drifted apart. Lives are busy and there's no time to have those heart-to-heart talks. You're missing intimacy and sex is nonexistent. Tension and conflict have become more present than they once were. Neither of you are ready to give up, but you both know your relationship won't last if it continues on this trajectory. Your relationship is worth saving and you're both ready for change. If this sounds like you, the time is now. Let's get started.
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Linda Solheim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
This is approached from a trauma-informed lens with an Internal Family Systems foundation and the possible integration of other methods including, but not limited to, EMDR, Brainspotting, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT skills, and the Gottman Method.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma or life events that have resulted in unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. You might notice them presenting as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems with relationships or performance. With a background in nursing, I appreciate how harmony between our thoughts, emotions, body, and spirit influences our health. Exploring those areas along with your life experiences, values, beliefs, and burdens, and identifying your internal resources helps to create more space for self-acceptance and change.
This is approached from a trauma-informed lens with an Internal Family Systems foundation and the possible integration of other methods including, but not limited to, EMDR, Brainspotting, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT skills, and the Gottman Method.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma or life events that have resulted in unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. You might notice them presenting as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problems with relationships or performance. With a background in nursing, I appreciate how harmony between our thoughts, emotions, body, and spirit influences our health. Exploring those areas along with your life experiences, values, beliefs, and burdens, and identifying your internal resources helps to create more space for self-acceptance and change.
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Jennifer Duke Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85032
For couples, I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman method.
You deserve to be happy, and my goal is to get you there. Together we can explore the issues at hand and develop a plan that allows you to move forward, confidently. Do you feel like life has become unmanageable? Are you unsure of the next step? Do you feel like you and your partner are more like roommates instead of romantic partners?
For couples, I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman method.
You deserve to be happy, and my goal is to get you there. Together we can explore the issues at hand and develop a plan that allows you to move forward, confidently. Do you feel like life has become unmanageable? Are you unsure of the next step? Do you feel like you and your partner are more like roommates instead of romantic partners?
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Fit Mind Professional Counseling
Counselor, LAC, CCPT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (Online Only)
Using therapies like CBT, DBT, CPT, narrative, and Gottman method, you'll develop skills to manage your mood, process trauma, and improve relationships with your partner.
Develop strength to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and trauma! Air Force vet. I'm a licensed counselor and certified trauma professional with an approach that is flexible, collaborative, and effective. I hope to motivate you to pursue your goals and provide affordable mental health care that elevates your psychological fitness.
Using therapies like CBT, DBT, CPT, narrative, and Gottman method, you'll develop skills to manage your mood, process trauma, and improve relationships with your partner.
Develop strength to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, and trauma! Air Force vet. I'm a licensed counselor and certified trauma professional with an approach that is flexible, collaborative, and effective. I hope to motivate you to pursue your goals and provide affordable mental health care that elevates your psychological fitness.
Jerry Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, MCC, CDVC, CAMP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
COUPLES SURVIVAL PROGRAM! Marriage & Relationship counseling and coaching. Chandler and SE Valley and Glendale/ NW Valley. My certifications include the Gottman Method for Couples, the Century Program for Anger Management, and the Abuse No More program for Domestic Violence. The Gottman Method focuses on emotion, skill building for managing conflict, developing new skills for enhancing friendship, and helping couples create a system of shared meaning together. This method is tailored to the couple and the strengths and challenges facing each couple. I welcome the opportunity to help you make your relationship a master relationship rather than a disaster relationship.
COUPLES SURVIVAL PROGRAM! Marriage & Relationship counseling and coaching. Chandler and SE Valley and Glendale/ NW Valley. My certifications include the Gottman Method for Couples, the Century Program for Anger Management, and the Abuse No More program for Domestic Violence. The Gottman Method focuses on emotion, skill building for managing conflict, developing new skills for enhancing friendship, and helping couples create a system of shared meaning together. This method is tailored to the couple and the strengths and challenges facing each couple. I welcome the opportunity to help you make your relationship a master relationship rather than a disaster relationship.
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I came to this work as a result of the adoption of my daughter through the foster care system in California. From the day I began work, I have devoted my work to the well-being of others. I specialize in: EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, trauma therapy, Gottman Method of couples therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, strengths-base therapies and more. I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families through difficult times and assist people in finding their best selves. I truly have seen real growth and healing in people through positive guidance.
I came to this work as a result of the adoption of my daughter through the foster care system in California. From the day I began work, I have devoted my work to the well-being of others. I specialize in: EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, trauma therapy, Gottman Method of couples therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, strengths-base therapies and more. I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families through difficult times and assist people in finding their best selves. I truly have seen real growth and healing in people through positive guidance.
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I offer sex therapy for couples and individuals and I utilize a trauma-informed approach to the Gottman Method for couples.
From your earliest memory until now, there have been countless versions of you. You are not a fixed, autonomous entity consistent across time, but rather fluid and continuously changing. In each new moment you have the opportunity to create who you want to be in the next. Sometimes in these moments, however, you might begin to define yourself, others, or the world in a way that impairs mental health. These shifting perspectives may also be particularly evident in your most intimate relationships, leading to patterns or cycles that can be hard to break. As a therapist, I'm interested in root causes rather than treating symptoms.
I offer sex therapy for couples and individuals and I utilize a trauma-informed approach to the Gottman Method for couples.
From your earliest memory until now, there have been countless versions of you. You are not a fixed, autonomous entity consistent across time, but rather fluid and continuously changing. In each new moment you have the opportunity to create who you want to be in the next. Sometimes in these moments, however, you might begin to define yourself, others, or the world in a way that impairs mental health. These shifting perspectives may also be particularly evident in your most intimate relationships, leading to patterns or cycles that can be hard to break. As a therapist, I'm interested in root causes rather than treating symptoms.
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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.