Gottman Method Therapists in Coronado, CA
Through an effective, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach, I act as an experienced and knowledgable guide for individuals and couples seeking positive and healthy transformations individually and within relationships. I offer compassionate and empathic support and guidance as well as implement gentle, direct, and respectful challenges so that my clients feel safe and comfortable with acknowledging and exploring what is working as well as thoughts and behaviors that are contributing to life's struggles and dissatisfaction.
Through an effective, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach, I act as an experienced and knowledgable guide for individuals and couples seeking positive and healthy transformations individually and within relationships. I offer compassionate and empathic support and guidance as well as implement gentle, direct, and respectful challenges so that my clients feel safe and comfortable with acknowledging and exploring what is working as well as thoughts and behaviors that are contributing to life's struggles and dissatisfaction.
My passion is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives and to live more resiliently. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve the best version of themselves, repair their relationships, and find more meaning and joy in their lives. I am a Christian therapist and have had the privilege to be in private practice for over 20 years, working with individuals and couples. I am confident from my clinical experience that therapy works to improve clients' sense of wellbeing and overall satisfaction in their lives.
My passion is to help my clients feel empowered in their lives and to live more resiliently. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to achieve the best version of themselves, repair their relationships, and find more meaning and joy in their lives. I am a Christian therapist and have had the privilege to be in private practice for over 20 years, working with individuals and couples. I am confident from my clinical experience that therapy works to improve clients' sense of wellbeing and overall satisfaction in their lives.
Relationship Counseling Center of California
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118
Are you feeling stuck in intense emotions or behavioral patterns that don’t serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to “have it all together”. I’m here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. I provide collaborative, authentic, compassionate, client-centered and non-judgmental counseling. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, identify how you can become the best version of you
Are you feeling stuck in intense emotions or behavioral patterns that don’t serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to “have it all together”. I’m here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. I provide collaborative, authentic, compassionate, client-centered and non-judgmental counseling. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, identify how you can become the best version of you
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
It takes courage to seek therapy. I'm passionate about how the power of therapy can restore lives in vibrant ways, like it did my own. I've been working in the helping field for 25+ years as a social worker, with a focus on developmental trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and healing from abuse and abandonment. I enjoy supporting couples as well as individuals.
It takes courage to seek therapy. I'm passionate about how the power of therapy can restore lives in vibrant ways, like it did my own. I've been working in the helping field for 25+ years as a social worker, with a focus on developmental trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and healing from abuse and abandonment. I enjoy supporting couples as well as individuals.
Drew Scott
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118
Waitlist for new clients
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
Tamela S Dreyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Coronado, CA 92118
Communication with your partner has broken down, causing trust in each other and in your relationship/marriage to erode. It seems like every conversation turns into an argument. Old grievances resurface, increasing anxiety, bringing unhealed wounds to the top. Each of you has expectations of the other, and when they go unmet, you're both left feeling disappointed. The cycle of blame and resentment has caused frustration and emotional distance. You remember when your life as a couple felt joyful, peaceful, and full of laughter. You love each other but have no idea how to heal the rift that's grown between you. Healing is possible.
Communication with your partner has broken down, causing trust in each other and in your relationship/marriage to erode. It seems like every conversation turns into an argument. Old grievances resurface, increasing anxiety, bringing unhealed wounds to the top. Each of you has expectations of the other, and when they go unmet, you're both left feeling disappointed. The cycle of blame and resentment has caused frustration and emotional distance. You remember when your life as a couple felt joyful, peaceful, and full of laughter. You love each other but have no idea how to heal the rift that's grown between you. Healing is possible.
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Julie Hassler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I have extensive training and experience in the scientific-based modalities of the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Our relationships can provide us feelings of connection and safety, and give our lives meaning and purpose. They can also bring us pain and disappointment. Is your relationship in trouble? I specialize with issues that can result within relationships, from premarital to divorce, as well as blended family concerns. Whether communication issues, unresolvable conflict, infidelity/affair, addiction, abuse or mental health issues have affected your connection and attunement, I can give you the tools to turn things around in the present and the techniques to provide consistent connection in the future.
I have extensive training and experience in the scientific-based modalities of the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Our relationships can provide us feelings of connection and safety, and give our lives meaning and purpose. They can also bring us pain and disappointment. Is your relationship in trouble? I specialize with issues that can result within relationships, from premarital to divorce, as well as blended family concerns. Whether communication issues, unresolvable conflict, infidelity/affair, addiction, abuse or mental health issues have affected your connection and attunement, I can give you the tools to turn things around in the present and the techniques to provide consistent connection in the future.
I aim to work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals by using CBT, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
I aim to work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals by using CBT, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
In couples therapy, I embrace the Gottman method and incorporate an attachment-based, emotionally focused approach.
I am licensed in both CA & WV. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, specific phobias, and trauma in clients pre-teen through late adulthood. I have served on integrative teams for parents and children in CPS cases as well as on collaborative teams providing treatment for clients residing in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with service members and Veterans, survivors of sexual assault, and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender clients seeking gender reassignment surgeries.
In couples therapy, I embrace the Gottman method and incorporate an attachment-based, emotionally focused approach.
I am licensed in both CA & WV. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, specific phobias, and trauma in clients pre-teen through late adulthood. I have served on integrative teams for parents and children in CPS cases as well as on collaborative teams providing treatment for clients residing in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with service members and Veterans, survivors of sexual assault, and individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender clients seeking gender reassignment surgeries.
Dana McNeil
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101
As a specialist in the acclaimed Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, I can offer you an arsenal of practical tools and strategies for building a solid relationship house that's capable of standing strong when life gets bumpy.
Worried about ending up with an LGBTQ-clueless couples therapist? Don't be discouraged. I'm that rare unicorn offering couples therapy that's not just for straight couples. Know that it IS possible to get quality, sensitive, and affirming relationship help. So let's talk love, sex, conflict, and communication. You know...the essential stuff that comes after those first woozy blushes of passion have passed. Because after the honeymoon of love, who knew that you'd take off those starry-eyed sunglasses and look around to find yourself surrounded by a big old mismatched pile of emotional baggage?
As a specialist in the acclaimed Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, I can offer you an arsenal of practical tools and strategies for building a solid relationship house that's capable of standing strong when life gets bumpy.
Worried about ending up with an LGBTQ-clueless couples therapist? Don't be discouraged. I'm that rare unicorn offering couples therapy that's not just for straight couples. Know that it IS possible to get quality, sensitive, and affirming relationship help. So let's talk love, sex, conflict, and communication. You know...the essential stuff that comes after those first woozy blushes of passion have passed. Because after the honeymoon of love, who knew that you'd take off those starry-eyed sunglasses and look around to find yourself surrounded by a big old mismatched pile of emotional baggage?
I have training in evidence based treatments, including The Gottman Method, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I help individuals and couples make positive changes in life as well as develop skills to better manage the issues that may get in the way. I will help you make sense of your difficulties and bring understanding to negative behavior patterns. I have worked with a variety of individuals and couples from multicultural backgrounds with a wide range of complex mental health related issues. I am particularly experienced in treating those with a history of trauma, depressive or anxiety symptoms and issues that interfere with: relationships, academic performance/work or creativity.
I have training in evidence based treatments, including The Gottman Method, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I help individuals and couples make positive changes in life as well as develop skills to better manage the issues that may get in the way. I will help you make sense of your difficulties and bring understanding to negative behavior patterns. I have worked with a variety of individuals and couples from multicultural backgrounds with a wide range of complex mental health related issues. I am particularly experienced in treating those with a history of trauma, depressive or anxiety symptoms and issues that interfere with: relationships, academic performance/work or creativity.
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist, have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, ego state interventions, and CBT.
Do you feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect? Does a part of you want to make positive choices and life improvements while another part of you feels stuck in pursuing activities that make you feel ashamed, lost, or numb? Or do you feel like the ways that you have coped for most of your life are no longer working or are getting in the way of you moving forward, but you aren’t sure how to change? This can feel so frustrating and confusing- you may not even feel like you can describe what it’s like for you!
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist, have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, ego state interventions, and CBT.
Do you feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect? Does a part of you want to make positive choices and life improvements while another part of you feels stuck in pursuing activities that make you feel ashamed, lost, or numb? Or do you feel like the ways that you have coped for most of your life are no longer working or are getting in the way of you moving forward, but you aren’t sure how to change? This can feel so frustrating and confusing- you may not even feel like you can describe what it’s like for you!
Allison Radoff, Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92198
Welcome! I work with couples and polycules looking to deepen their understanding of one another, improve trust, communication and intimacy. As a neurodivergent therapist, I enjoy working with mixed-neurotype relationships (where one or more partners identifies as ADHD, autistic, PDA / demand avoidant, or OCD). I support my clients in better understanding the ways their neurotype, past trauma and attachment affect communication and the patterns and cycles within their relationship. I help create a safe space where both partners can show up as their full selves and heal together creating lasting change.
Welcome! I work with couples and polycules looking to deepen their understanding of one another, improve trust, communication and intimacy. As a neurodivergent therapist, I enjoy working with mixed-neurotype relationships (where one or more partners identifies as ADHD, autistic, PDA / demand avoidant, or OCD). I support my clients in better understanding the ways their neurotype, past trauma and attachment affect communication and the patterns and cycles within their relationship. I help create a safe space where both partners can show up as their full selves and heal together creating lasting change.
Teddie Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Teddie partners with queer, poly, and minority identified adults to heal from the relational and systemic trauma that is causing disconnection from self and others. On the outside, my clients might seem strong, accomplished and high functioning, but inside they are anxious, overwhelmed, and filled with self-blame. I am hella good at helping my clients feel safe and seen and healing the shit that’s holding them back from loving themselves and others well.
Dr. Teddie partners with queer, poly, and minority identified adults to heal from the relational and systemic trauma that is causing disconnection from self and others. On the outside, my clients might seem strong, accomplished and high functioning, but inside they are anxious, overwhelmed, and filled with self-blame. I am hella good at helping my clients feel safe and seen and healing the shit that’s holding them back from loving themselves and others well.
James Dobbin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential. It is my role to help them realize their potential and believe in themselves to pursue their potential to the fullest.
My belief is that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfill his or her own potential. It is my role to help them realize their potential and believe in themselves to pursue their potential to the fullest.
Tova Abelman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults and couples on weight loss, weight management, and overcoming emotional eating through a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spirit. Whether both partners need to lose weight or one partner struggles with emotional eating and/or weight loss, couples therapy provides space to address inner and outer obstacles that prevent reaching and maintaining a healthy weight— together. Working together to overcome struggle in itself can be a powerful process to strengthen a relationship. I also facilitate weight loss groups.
I specialize in working with adults and couples on weight loss, weight management, and overcoming emotional eating through a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spirit. Whether both partners need to lose weight or one partner struggles with emotional eating and/or weight loss, couples therapy provides space to address inner and outer obstacles that prevent reaching and maintaining a healthy weight— together. Working together to overcome struggle in itself can be a powerful process to strengthen a relationship. I also facilitate weight loss groups.
I have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor since 2015. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including Private Practice, group homes with wards of the State of CA, going into people’s homes to do therapy, and in trauma focused rehab and recovery programs. My foundation is client centered therapy which helps to create a safe, comfortable, non judgmental atmosphere. I also integrate various evidence based modalities into treatment, including CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic, MI, Strength Based, Gestalt, Existential, Gottman, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and more
I have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor since 2015. I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including Private Practice, group homes with wards of the State of CA, going into people’s homes to do therapy, and in trauma focused rehab and recovery programs. My foundation is client centered therapy which helps to create a safe, comfortable, non judgmental atmosphere. I also integrate various evidence based modalities into treatment, including CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic, MI, Strength Based, Gestalt, Existential, Gottman, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and more
Have you and your partner been frustrated by having the same argument over and over again? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, life transitions, or stress in your daily life? Do you get triggered by things in your environment that remind you of a stressful past event? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping using evidence-based practices.
Have you and your partner been frustrated by having the same argument over and over again? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, life transitions, or stress in your daily life? Do you get triggered by things in your environment that remind you of a stressful past event? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping using evidence-based practices.
I provide relationally-centered therapy addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, isolation, trauma, shame, identity development and exploration, life transitions, and relational stress/conflict. Therapy with me is a collaborative process, which recognizes you as the expert on your experiences, needs, and desires. I am affirming and experienced in working with people of diverse neurotypes (ADHD/Autism), gender identities, sexual orientations, and relational orientations (i.e. ethical non-monogamy).
I provide relationally-centered therapy addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, isolation, trauma, shame, identity development and exploration, life transitions, and relational stress/conflict. Therapy with me is a collaborative process, which recognizes you as the expert on your experiences, needs, and desires. I am affirming and experienced in working with people of diverse neurotypes (ADHD/Autism), gender identities, sexual orientations, and relational orientations (i.e. ethical non-monogamy).
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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.