Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy in Balboa, CA
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I am also trained in Gottman Method, PACT, DARe, and other trauma-informed approaches.
I believe we are all wired for connection, and, whether extraverted or introverted, rejection and isolation are incredibly painful experiences. Our brains and bodies are built in such a way that protects us from threat and harm. While these protection instincts are necessary and helpful in the midst of threat, sometimes they can keep us from the connection we truly crave and need. If you're finding that your protectors are keeping you from relating with yourself, others, and the world around you, the counseling setting can be a safe place for practicing transformational skills to break free from the unhealthy, unhelpful habits.
I am also trained in Gottman Method, PACT, DARe, and other trauma-informed approaches.
I believe we are all wired for connection, and, whether extraverted or introverted, rejection and isolation are incredibly painful experiences. Our brains and bodies are built in such a way that protects us from threat and harm. While these protection instincts are necessary and helpful in the midst of threat, sometimes they can keep us from the connection we truly crave and need. If you're finding that your protectors are keeping you from relating with yourself, others, and the world around you, the counseling setting can be a safe place for practicing transformational skills to break free from the unhealthy, unhelpful habits.
Are you stuck in spins that block you in love and work? My interventions are strategic, solution-focused, and action oriented. As a certified PACT therapist I use this dynamic and interactive Psychobiological Approach developed by Stan Tatkin as described in his book "Wired for Love". Couples report immediate shifts and significant progress with this approach compared to prior couples counseling experiences.
Are you stuck in spins that block you in love and work? My interventions are strategic, solution-focused, and action oriented. As a certified PACT therapist I use this dynamic and interactive Psychobiological Approach developed by Stan Tatkin as described in his book "Wired for Love". Couples report immediate shifts and significant progress with this approach compared to prior couples counseling experiences.
I use techniques from PACT, The Developmental Model, The Gottman Method and many others to weave together a roadmap that helps create security for both partners and teaches new ways to communicate, manage conflict and understand one another.
As my favorite mentor says, "Nothing is more difficult than another person." Even if you are amongst the luckiest out there and find your relationship to be effortless, chances are even you have periods where you and your partner are challenged to find your way through a difficult time. It comes with the territory; relationships are hard. If you are in one of those times or are in a chapter in your story where you cannot find your way back to a balanced coexistence, it's time to get support. Do not wait. These things do not fix themselves. Finding relief now gives you a chance to enjoy one another again, sooner than later.
I use techniques from PACT, The Developmental Model, The Gottman Method and many others to weave together a roadmap that helps create security for both partners and teaches new ways to communicate, manage conflict and understand one another.
As my favorite mentor says, "Nothing is more difficult than another person." Even if you are amongst the luckiest out there and find your relationship to be effortless, chances are even you have periods where you and your partner are challenged to find your way through a difficult time. It comes with the territory; relationships are hard. If you are in one of those times or are in a chapter in your story where you cannot find your way back to a balanced coexistence, it's time to get support. Do not wait. These things do not fix themselves. Finding relief now gives you a chance to enjoy one another again, sooner than later.
Jordanne Stacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (Online Only)
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulty controlling your thoughts and emotions? Are relationship difficulties interfering with your ability to experience a fulfilling and satisfying life? If you have worked with other therapists in the past, or are considering starting for the first time, I have been where you are and know that solutions can sometimes feel unattainable. You do not want to just pay someone to listen, you want to attain improvements in all facets of your life. You deserve to experience contentment, peace and happiness, and the people closest in your life deserve to have that version of you.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulty controlling your thoughts and emotions? Are relationship difficulties interfering with your ability to experience a fulfilling and satisfying life? If you have worked with other therapists in the past, or are considering starting for the first time, I have been where you are and know that solutions can sometimes feel unattainable. You do not want to just pay someone to listen, you want to attain improvements in all facets of your life. You deserve to experience contentment, peace and happiness, and the people closest in your life deserve to have that version of you.
Newport Beach Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Welcome! We are a team of psychotherapist who are united in our commitment to providing the highest-quality mental health care available to adults, adolescents, couples & families. We help high-functioning professionals, anxious overachievers, survivors of abuse, complex trauma and PTSD. Anger, numbness, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, phobias and addictions are usually the result of unresolved trauma. Even the slightest incidents can be traumatizing, impacting us from the inside out and hijacking our ability to cope. The good news is, you can’t change your past, but you don’t have to live there.
Welcome! We are a team of psychotherapist who are united in our commitment to providing the highest-quality mental health care available to adults, adolescents, couples & families. We help high-functioning professionals, anxious overachievers, survivors of abuse, complex trauma and PTSD. Anger, numbness, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, phobias and addictions are usually the result of unresolved trauma. Even the slightest incidents can be traumatizing, impacting us from the inside out and hijacking our ability to cope. The good news is, you can’t change your past, but you don’t have to live there.
Lizabeth Jo Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
On a daily basis I am given the distinct opportunity to work with people as a vehicle to help them to find their own truth and happiness. Based on our life's path we attach ourselves to people, places and things as a way to connect to the most basic part of ourselves, deserving and capable human beings. Sometimes these attachments result in being pushed further from our genuine selves and create patterns that leave us feeling lost and searching. I believe in the basic premise that at birth people are purely lovable and worthy and have a natural right to be seen and heard. My work with you is formed from this basic belief.
On a daily basis I am given the distinct opportunity to work with people as a vehicle to help them to find their own truth and happiness. Based on our life's path we attach ourselves to people, places and things as a way to connect to the most basic part of ourselves, deserving and capable human beings. Sometimes these attachments result in being pushed further from our genuine selves and create patterns that leave us feeling lost and searching. I believe in the basic premise that at birth people are purely lovable and worthy and have a natural right to be seen and heard. My work with you is formed from this basic belief.
Masood Moghaddam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Coast, CA 92657
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and are not sure why? Have you been having relationship problems? Reaching out for help shows just how much strength you have. We will work together to identify and leverage your strengths to become calmer and less anxious, more motivated and less depressed. You can expect to develop practical coping skills that you can apply in your everyday life for better relationships and better functioning so that you can thrive. Relationships are our greatest resource yet can also be the source of our greatest challenges. We will work together to restore and enhance your relationships.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and are not sure why? Have you been having relationship problems? Reaching out for help shows just how much strength you have. We will work together to identify and leverage your strengths to become calmer and less anxious, more motivated and less depressed. You can expect to develop practical coping skills that you can apply in your everyday life for better relationships and better functioning so that you can thrive. Relationships are our greatest resource yet can also be the source of our greatest challenges. We will work together to restore and enhance your relationships.
Elizabeth Kovacevich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
For over 30 years I have been helping my clients to discover new ways to deal with their problems and to begin thriving rather than merely surviving in their lives. My greatest strength is moving people from crisis to change. My openness and forthright style with clients provide them the opportunity for understanding, personal growth, and change. I view therapy as an educational as well as therapeutic experience. My style is primarily interactive. I am supportive, caring and process oriented. I have extensive experience with mental health, hospitals and schools. I love working with people in all stages and ages of their lives!
For over 30 years I have been helping my clients to discover new ways to deal with their problems and to begin thriving rather than merely surviving in their lives. My greatest strength is moving people from crisis to change. My openness and forthright style with clients provide them the opportunity for understanding, personal growth, and change. I view therapy as an educational as well as therapeutic experience. My style is primarily interactive. I am supportive, caring and process oriented. I have extensive experience with mental health, hospitals and schools. I love working with people in all stages and ages of their lives!
Christine Mcilwain D Mcilwain
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Christine has been working in the field of psychology for the past 25 years as Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She specializes in Addictions, Relationship Enhancement, Couples, Family, Stress Management, Career Development, Mindfulness Training, Self Hypnosis, Sports Psychology, EMDR-Trauma Work, Peak Performance, Life Coaching, & Personal Development.
Christine has been working in the field of psychology for the past 25 years as Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She specializes in Addictions, Relationship Enhancement, Couples, Family, Stress Management, Career Development, Mindfulness Training, Self Hypnosis, Sports Psychology, EMDR-Trauma Work, Peak Performance, Life Coaching, & Personal Development.
Gretchen Weisenburger Carrillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually. Navigating major life changes and challenges, managing anxiety or depression, healing trauma, grieving a loss or are just overwhelmed with where you are in life right now- I can help. Most people don't want therapy, they want more calm, better relationships, better communication with the people they love and some solid tools to make it all easier. Is this you? If so, let's 1.) jump on a free consultation call to learn more and see if we are a good fit 2.) get started and 3.) get you back on track to the life you want to live.
Currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually. Navigating major life changes and challenges, managing anxiety or depression, healing trauma, grieving a loss or are just overwhelmed with where you are in life right now- I can help. Most people don't want therapy, they want more calm, better relationships, better communication with the people they love and some solid tools to make it all easier. Is this you? If so, let's 1.) jump on a free consultation call to learn more and see if we are a good fit 2.) get started and 3.) get you back on track to the life you want to live.
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Searching for the best solution for your relationship counseling needs? Our highly rated online couples therapy practice offers tailored solutions for individuals with relationship challenges, premarital counseling, couples therapy & marriage help. Ranked by Forbes as one of the best online couples therapy platforms, we stand apart as a premier psychology practice. Each of our therapists brings top-notch skills & expertise in the realm of love & relationships to help you on your journey towards healthier connections and a happier you. Don't wait! Grab the chance to chat with one of our amazing therapists for a free 30min consult.
As a Therapy practice we love to help everyone! no matter what the situation is, our purpose is to help anyone struggling during these times!
As a Therapy practice we love to help everyone! no matter what the situation is, our purpose is to help anyone struggling during these times!
I practice general psychology and works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, anger, parenting challenges, and couples issues. I also have a concentrated interest in the family of origin trauma.
I practice general psychology and works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, anger, parenting challenges, and couples issues. I also have a concentrated interest in the family of origin trauma.
Courtney Moeller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
As a licensed therapist, I work with individuals, teens, couples, & families–Drawing from years of training & experience, I am committed to providing the highest quality resources & support you need to find hope, healing, and growth in a caring, safe & professional place. Utilizing Evidence-Based Techniques, current research on effective evidence-based treatments, ensures my clients are provided with the highest quality of care. Questions, concerns or doubt? Contact me today for a FREE 15 minute consultation.
As a licensed therapist, I work with individuals, teens, couples, & families–Drawing from years of training & experience, I am committed to providing the highest quality resources & support you need to find hope, healing, and growth in a caring, safe & professional place. Utilizing Evidence-Based Techniques, current research on effective evidence-based treatments, ensures my clients are provided with the highest quality of care. Questions, concerns or doubt? Contact me today for a FREE 15 minute consultation.
The Retreat Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
At The Retreat Counseling Center, we provide therapy, counseling, and coaching services to Orange County's busy professionals and their families. Chances are, since you've landed on this webpage, some things in your life may not be working well. Maybe you're on the edge of a divorce? Or maybe your job is in jeopardy. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost with what you feel you're supposed to do next in life. And maybe because of reasons such as this and more, you're feeling more anxious and less happy than before. This is tough stuff, but we're glad you've landed here. We want to help.
At The Retreat Counseling Center, we provide therapy, counseling, and coaching services to Orange County's busy professionals and their families. Chances are, since you've landed on this webpage, some things in your life may not be working well. Maybe you're on the edge of a divorce? Or maybe your job is in jeopardy. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost with what you feel you're supposed to do next in life. And maybe because of reasons such as this and more, you're feeling more anxious and less happy than before. This is tough stuff, but we're glad you've landed here. We want to help.
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Ilana S Wasserman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP, CMT, VMP
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
I’m passionate about helping clients identify how their emotions im pact their thoughts/behaviors and coping.
Welcome! My work focuses on individuals/couples. I have 15-years of experience working/helping clients gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
I’m passionate about helping clients identify how their emotions im pact their thoughts/behaviors and coping.
Welcome! My work focuses on individuals/couples. I have 15-years of experience working/helping clients gain insight/hope, and a better outlook on their lives. I am driven to provide support and focus on helping individuals, build internal strength and move forward in their lives. I provide a safe environment to address your life’s challenges/stressors/needs, issues with relationships/self-esteem, grief, codependency, anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, anger/poor coping, substance and motivation. Through therapy, I strive to help you gain insight to your thoughts, feelings/behaviors that influence your well-being and relationships.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
we specialize in working with mental health and addiction clients and address addictions ranging from benzodiazepine use to opioid withdrawals, we have an outpatient clinic that focuses on what our clients needs are and working on underlying traumas that caused there use or mental health disorder.
I provide Couples and Individual therapy in both traditional formats (meeting weekly) and also acute care (meeting multiple hours in one sitting). This can be helpful for individuals who are experiencing in a crisis in their marriage or would like to make progress more quickly than what once-a-week therapy can offer. My specialties range from relationship problems, infidelity, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. I have over two decades of experience and have a lot of fulfillment in my work clients, providing relief, insight, and guiding you in a path forward.
I provide Couples and Individual therapy in both traditional formats (meeting weekly) and also acute care (meeting multiple hours in one sitting). This can be helpful for individuals who are experiencing in a crisis in their marriage or would like to make progress more quickly than what once-a-week therapy can offer. My specialties range from relationship problems, infidelity, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. I have over two decades of experience and have a lot of fulfillment in my work clients, providing relief, insight, and guiding you in a path forward.
Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
How does the psychobiological approach to couples therapy work?
The psychobiological approach to couples therapy combines research in three domains—attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation—to address relationship challenges. Couples learn about their underlying emotional and physiological responses to different situations so as to identify these responses and then shift them with the help of practice exercises in sessions.
Is the psychobiological approach to couples therapy evidence-based?
While some research has been conducted by its creator, there is little peer-reviewed research to support the efficacy of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy. It’s not as evidence-based as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
How long does the psychobiological approach to couples therapy last?
The psychobiological approach to couples therapy is a relatively short-term therapy, typically less than 12 sessions. However, individual sessions can be much longer. A typical couples therapy session lasts 45 minutes, while these sessions often last for two to three hours, and sometimes three to six hours. Some couples may opt to attend two or three sessions per week.
What are the limitations of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy?
A limitation of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy is that the evidence is much more limited than it is for other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy. Additionally, the psychobiological approach to couples therapy only applies to couples in relationships, so keep in mind that it cannot treat mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.