Gottman Method Therapists in Encino, CA
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As an associate therapist, I'm experienced with several therapy modalities including Person-Centered, Attachment, Gottman Method, and more.
Are you overwhelmed by the amount of things in life that don't make sense? Even if we don't understand how all of our pieces fit together, therapy can help us navigate those mysterious, sometimes-confounding parts. Perhaps your love life is in shambles, or your family is "a lot to deal with," or anxiety won't let you sleep. Maybe you just feel like a misfit in the world. If you're curious to make more sense of your patterns and habits, emotions and thoughts, your identity, your power, your purpose — exploring that with my clients is what I'm especially gifted for.
As an associate therapist, I'm experienced with several therapy modalities including Person-Centered, Attachment, Gottman Method, and more.
Are you overwhelmed by the amount of things in life that don't make sense? Even if we don't understand how all of our pieces fit together, therapy can help us navigate those mysterious, sometimes-confounding parts. Perhaps your love life is in shambles, or your family is "a lot to deal with," or anxiety won't let you sleep. Maybe you just feel like a misfit in the world. If you're curious to make more sense of your patterns and habits, emotions and thoughts, your identity, your power, your purpose — exploring that with my clients is what I'm especially gifted for.
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For couples support, she is level-3 trained in Gottman Method.
A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).
For couples support, she is level-3 trained in Gottman Method.
A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).
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Priscilla Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing increased anxiety, PTSD, trauma/abuse responses, depression, grief, life transitions, etc? I utilize trauma informed integrative theories, EMDR, and a collaborative perspective to help with these concerns. Every person has specific needs and preferences on how they want to achieve their goals. My work is tailored to the client. Research has shown that within a safe & nurturing environment, growth and healing can occur in an organic profound way. My approach is joining the client on their journey in discovering they can achieve their goals while enriching their lives.
Are you experiencing increased anxiety, PTSD, trauma/abuse responses, depression, grief, life transitions, etc? I utilize trauma informed integrative theories, EMDR, and a collaborative perspective to help with these concerns. Every person has specific needs and preferences on how they want to achieve their goals. My work is tailored to the client. Research has shown that within a safe & nurturing environment, growth and healing can occur in an organic profound way. My approach is joining the client on their journey in discovering they can achieve their goals while enriching their lives.
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If you're struggling, I'm here to help you. I Help People Live Happier, More Satisfying Lives. I Provide Professional Psychotherapy and Counseling FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. I'm also very understanding, down-to-earth, easy to talk to, accepting, non-judgmental, supportive, and kind. As your psychotherapist, I'll help you by using Trusted Professional Psychotherapy Methods (including optional Hypnosis), blended with Eastern Wisdom. I welcome various issues, cultures, and lifestyles, and always customize therapy to your specific needs. I have guided many people through emotional healing, difficult life transitions, and exciting personal growth. You deserve to feel better! There IS Hope!
If you're struggling, I'm here to help you. I Help People Live Happier, More Satisfying Lives. I Provide Professional Psychotherapy and Counseling FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. I'm also very understanding, down-to-earth, easy to talk to, accepting, non-judgmental, supportive, and kind. As your psychotherapist, I'll help you by using Trusted Professional Psychotherapy Methods (including optional Hypnosis), blended with Eastern Wisdom. I welcome various issues, cultures, and lifestyles, and always customize therapy to your specific needs. I have guided many people through emotional healing, difficult life transitions, and exciting personal growth. You deserve to feel better! There IS Hope!
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Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if your life isn’t how you’ve envisioned it. Are you and your partner having a hard time understanding each other? Are your children struggling to display their strengths and put their best self forward? Is your family in a perpetual pattern of conflict? Do you feel lost after your last break-up? Do you wonder who you are and what you really want from life? Therapy will give you a safe space to sort out your feelings.
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if your life isn’t how you’ve envisioned it. Are you and your partner having a hard time understanding each other? Are your children struggling to display their strengths and put their best self forward? Is your family in a perpetual pattern of conflict? Do you feel lost after your last break-up? Do you wonder who you are and what you really want from life? Therapy will give you a safe space to sort out your feelings.
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Lynne Bidwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I am an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I am with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship issues and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.
My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I am an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I am with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship issues and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.
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Brian Shin: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436
From the unexpected challenges to finding fulfillment when overcoming a trial, every person deserves to be the hero of their own story. From trauma to mood disorders to relational issues, each challenge is not an isolated event, but a story that is connected to our past, present, and future. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping people work through these challenges to come out even stronger, emotionally and mentally. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families to identify how this connection can lead to overcoming challenges and finding healing.
From the unexpected challenges to finding fulfillment when overcoming a trial, every person deserves to be the hero of their own story. From trauma to mood disorders to relational issues, each challenge is not an isolated event, but a story that is connected to our past, present, and future. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping people work through these challenges to come out even stronger, emotionally and mentally. I work with youth, adults, couples, and families to identify how this connection can lead to overcoming challenges and finding healing.
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Kate Van Dyke Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to move forward with your goals? Feeling a loss of direction, engagement in, or focus on your life that you would like to get back? I’d like to work with you on identifying YOUR way forward. I work with individuals and couples in building the lives that they desire to live. I utilize a few approaches with my clients, including examining the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and learning how to rescript stories that no longer serve us. Through working with me, clients report feeling more confident and more engaged in their work, relationships and life overall. Call or email today to learn more.
Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to move forward with your goals? Feeling a loss of direction, engagement in, or focus on your life that you would like to get back? I’d like to work with you on identifying YOUR way forward. I work with individuals and couples in building the lives that they desire to live. I utilize a few approaches with my clients, including examining the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and learning how to rescript stories that no longer serve us. Through working with me, clients report feeling more confident and more engaged in their work, relationships and life overall. Call or email today to learn more.
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My specialty is working with adolescents to adults. In my practice I integrate several therapeutic methods to achieve your goals... I am also a certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR is a highly effective treatment for people that need deep change, yet do not want to stay stuck with experiencing intense feelings of pain and shame. My client's have found that EMDR has also been a powerful aid in helping them breakthrough addictive feelings/behaviors ( depression, anxiety and behavioral addictions) that keep them in a negative and frustrated mental loop. We end the session with positive protocols that strengthen your objectives.
My specialty is working with adolescents to adults. In my practice I integrate several therapeutic methods to achieve your goals... I am also a certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR is a highly effective treatment for people that need deep change, yet do not want to stay stuck with experiencing intense feelings of pain and shame. My client's have found that EMDR has also been a powerful aid in helping them breakthrough addictive feelings/behaviors ( depression, anxiety and behavioral addictions) that keep them in a negative and frustrated mental loop. We end the session with positive protocols that strengthen your objectives.
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Monique Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
To achieve proper healing, it is essential to align the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of oneself. As a healer, my approach is integrative and holistic. I employ various methods, but my ultimate aim is to guide individuals towards their awareness of self, enabling them to achieve self-realization and long-lasting change. I am compassionate, yet I also challenge my clients. I am trained in EMDR and have successfully helped clients clear symptoms of their traumatic experiences. I encourage my clients to put in the necessary effort to shift towards their highest potential.
To achieve proper healing, it is essential to align the mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of oneself. As a healer, my approach is integrative and holistic. I employ various methods, but my ultimate aim is to guide individuals towards their awareness of self, enabling them to achieve self-realization and long-lasting change. I am compassionate, yet I also challenge my clients. I am trained in EMDR and have successfully helped clients clear symptoms of their traumatic experiences. I encourage my clients to put in the necessary effort to shift towards their highest potential.
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It is better to email. I have worked with men and women, from young adults to the elderly, and individuals who have come from all walks of life. My background has been psychodynamic, where one's early upbringing, culture, and environment are explored along with the persons present day struggles and concerns. I also have experience with cognitive behavioral treatment as well as mindfulness and relational therapy. Because everyone is unique, I like to provide the kind of treatment that will be most beneficial for those I meet. I take most PPO insurance as well as fee for service.
It is better to email. I have worked with men and women, from young adults to the elderly, and individuals who have come from all walks of life. My background has been psychodynamic, where one's early upbringing, culture, and environment are explored along with the persons present day struggles and concerns. I also have experience with cognitive behavioral treatment as well as mindfulness and relational therapy. Because everyone is unique, I like to provide the kind of treatment that will be most beneficial for those I meet. I take most PPO insurance as well as fee for service.
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Beverly Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced issues with life adjustments, anxiety, depression. I also have extensive experience navigating the hardships of chronic illness, specifically Type 1 Diabetes. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard and validated. Overall, it is my intent to be a compassionate therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients heal, grow, and thrive. I am committed to providing person-centered care that recognizes the whole person and the importance of the mind-body connection.
I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced issues with life adjustments, anxiety, depression. I also have extensive experience navigating the hardships of chronic illness, specifically Type 1 Diabetes. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard and validated. Overall, it is my intent to be a compassionate therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients heal, grow, and thrive. I am committed to providing person-centered care that recognizes the whole person and the importance of the mind-body connection.
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Benjamin Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, OCarm, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91316
I am a California licensed clinical social worker/therapist based in Encino, CA. My goal is to help my clients evaluate and reconfigure unhelpful thoughts that trigger and create patterns of maladaptive behavior and unwanted emotions. I work hard to instill a sense of hope in my clients by helping them identify and use their strengths. I also work collaboratively with my clients to set their own therapeutic goals.
I am a California licensed clinical social worker/therapist based in Encino, CA. My goal is to help my clients evaluate and reconfigure unhelpful thoughts that trigger and create patterns of maladaptive behavior and unwanted emotions. I work hard to instill a sense of hope in my clients by helping them identify and use their strengths. I also work collaboratively with my clients to set their own therapeutic goals.
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I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step to wanting to become the best version of yourself. Therapy is hard work and finding the right therapist to help you on your journey of growth and self awareness is crucial. I believe that each person is unique and holds a special story that needs to be told and at times rewritten to the benefit of its author. My goal is to guide you through your process of self discovery. I strongly believe in the depth of human experience and connection, therefore the therapist-client relationship is of the utmost importance and the main therapeutic tool which I use in my practice.
I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step to wanting to become the best version of yourself. Therapy is hard work and finding the right therapist to help you on your journey of growth and self awareness is crucial. I believe that each person is unique and holds a special story that needs to be told and at times rewritten to the benefit of its author. My goal is to guide you through your process of self discovery. I strongly believe in the depth of human experience and connection, therefore the therapist-client relationship is of the utmost importance and the main therapeutic tool which I use in my practice.
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Renee Sher-McMeans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316 (Online Only)
My practice is devoted to working with adults who wish to explore ways to improve their relationships, increase self-understanding, self-compassion, curiosity and self-awareness. By looking at the cultural, familial and internal influences that may prevent us from making congruent choices for ourselves, together we can explore potential barriers and reveal what you truly want for yourself. Whether you are wanting to live with less stress, have experienced a recent life transition or want to improve your relationship with yourself and others, I am here to help
My practice is devoted to working with adults who wish to explore ways to improve their relationships, increase self-understanding, self-compassion, curiosity and self-awareness. By looking at the cultural, familial and internal influences that may prevent us from making congruent choices for ourselves, together we can explore potential barriers and reveal what you truly want for yourself. Whether you are wanting to live with less stress, have experienced a recent life transition or want to improve your relationship with yourself and others, I am here to help
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Willowbrooks Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA-D, LEP
Verified Verified
Encino, CA 91436 (Online Only)
I am a licensed educational psychologist (LEP), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), and a board-certified behavioral analyst – doctorate level (BCBA-D). I have 30 years of experience working with families, children and adolescents in out-patient treatment. I place importance on accountability in my therapeutic methods and my approach to therapy is direct but nonjudgmental and gentle. I am empathetic and offer a supporting and nurturing environment, and strive to provide thoughtful feedback in a respectful and supportive manner.
I am a licensed educational psychologist (LEP), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), and a board-certified behavioral analyst – doctorate level (BCBA-D). I have 30 years of experience working with families, children and adolescents in out-patient treatment. I place importance on accountability in my therapeutic methods and my approach to therapy is direct but nonjudgmental and gentle. I am empathetic and offer a supporting and nurturing environment, and strive to provide thoughtful feedback in a respectful and supportive manner.
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I know how scary it can be to take that first step in your desire to make changes and live your best life. Choosing to seek therapy is one of the scariest and bravest things you will ever do. I would love to help you on your journey and believe that healing and emotional well being is for everyone. My approach is holistic. I believe our minds and bodies are connected, and healing includes a whole person perspective. I will work with you to understand your mental and/or physical struggles and encourage you to find balance in your life, while also allowing for personal growth and healing.
I know how scary it can be to take that first step in your desire to make changes and live your best life. Choosing to seek therapy is one of the scariest and bravest things you will ever do. I would love to help you on your journey and believe that healing and emotional well being is for everyone. My approach is holistic. I believe our minds and bodies are connected, and healing includes a whole person perspective. I will work with you to understand your mental and/or physical struggles and encourage you to find balance in your life, while also allowing for personal growth and healing.
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Whether you feel stuck in your relationship/s, experiencing stress and anxiety, feeling sad, struggling with your partner and/or parenting raising a child with ADHD, we can work together and identify the source of what brought you in to therapy, identify your goals, and explore best possible solutions that will help you feel successful. I creatively integrate a relational model and scientifically proven cognitive behavior techniques which will allow clients gain insight and acquire tools for a positive change in their lives. Together we can find your true growth potential so you can lead a fulfilling life that is worth celebrating.
Whether you feel stuck in your relationship/s, experiencing stress and anxiety, feeling sad, struggling with your partner and/or parenting raising a child with ADHD, we can work together and identify the source of what brought you in to therapy, identify your goals, and explore best possible solutions that will help you feel successful. I creatively integrate a relational model and scientifically proven cognitive behavior techniques which will allow clients gain insight and acquire tools for a positive change in their lives. Together we can find your true growth potential so you can lead a fulfilling life that is worth celebrating.
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Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT# 125267). The focus of my practice is working with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth, a deeper sense of purpose, who want to improve their overall quality of life and enhance and transform their relationships. I believe that therapy can be a wonderful tool to promote this self-exploration, healing and growth and I hope to help you in this process. My style is open, direct and at times, eclectic. I provide a warm, safe environment to discuss concerns and challenges. I work with clients to together build customizable goals and an actionable plan.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT# 125267). The focus of my practice is working with individuals, couples and families who are seeking growth, a deeper sense of purpose, who want to improve their overall quality of life and enhance and transform their relationships. I believe that therapy can be a wonderful tool to promote this self-exploration, healing and growth and I hope to help you in this process. My style is open, direct and at times, eclectic. I provide a warm, safe environment to discuss concerns and challenges. I work with clients to together build customizable goals and an actionable plan.
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You have to feel better to get better. That may seem obvious, but it really isn't. When I begin to work with a new patient, I have two immediate goals: To get to know this person so we can determine if we're a good match; and if we are, to use my years of experience and skills to target current areas of damage and hurt. People come to therapy in pain — something or many things in their lives aren't working. Our job is to take a breath, appreciate your unique situation, understand when and how current problem(s) became unmanageable or toxic, and then find ways to feel better, more hopeful and clear about how to proceed back to life.
You have to feel better to get better. That may seem obvious, but it really isn't. When I begin to work with a new patient, I have two immediate goals: To get to know this person so we can determine if we're a good match; and if we are, to use my years of experience and skills to target current areas of damage and hurt. People come to therapy in pain — something or many things in their lives aren't working. Our job is to take a breath, appreciate your unique situation, understand when and how current problem(s) became unmanageable or toxic, and then find ways to feel better, more hopeful and clear about how to proceed back to life.
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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.