Gottman Method Therapists in Malibu, CA
I specialize in providing compassionate and scientifically supported individual psychotherapy and am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.
I specialize in providing compassionate and scientifically supported individual psychotherapy and am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.
Randa El Jurdi - Couples Emdr Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BSN, MEd, MA, MFT/PCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90265 (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist who works with couples utilizing the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I am dedicated to helping couples build and maintain strong, healthy relationships that contribute to their overall well-being and happiness. I recognize the individuality of each couple, taking into account their unique dynamics, communication styles, and challenges. My therapeutic approach is customized to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where couples can openly communicate, resolve conflicts, and enhance their emotional connection.
As a psychotherapist who works with couples utilizing the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I am dedicated to helping couples build and maintain strong, healthy relationships that contribute to their overall well-being and happiness. I recognize the individuality of each couple, taking into account their unique dynamics, communication styles, and challenges. My therapeutic approach is customized to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where couples can openly communicate, resolve conflicts, and enhance their emotional connection.
Dr. Erin Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90265
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused? Ever been stuck and don’t know why? Felt isolated in your struggles? Have you experienced the pain of betrayal or the frustration of not being supported? If any of these resonate with you, know you're not alone. I get it. Been there. The pain, the guilt, the sense of failure.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused? Ever been stuck and don’t know why? Felt isolated in your struggles? Have you experienced the pain of betrayal or the frustration of not being supported? If any of these resonate with you, know you're not alone. I get it. Been there. The pain, the guilt, the sense of failure.
Hannah M Rodriguez
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90265 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Stress/anxiety/depression has been rising rapidly. Transitions are hard, and our nervous systems are exhausted. Hannah gets that. As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Nationally Certified Counselor, Hannah incorporates her mental health degree with Yoga to implement healing on all levels. She also teaches breathwork and meditation to help her clients experience the amazing benefits of being mindful of their breath and the present moment. Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Energy Worker, and a certified NeuroEmotional Technique practitioner. She is vegan and loves spending time in the sun and sand.
Stress/anxiety/depression has been rising rapidly. Transitions are hard, and our nervous systems are exhausted. Hannah gets that. As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Nationally Certified Counselor, Hannah incorporates her mental health degree with Yoga to implement healing on all levels. She also teaches breathwork and meditation to help her clients experience the amazing benefits of being mindful of their breath and the present moment. Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Energy Worker, and a certified NeuroEmotional Technique practitioner. She is vegan and loves spending time in the sun and sand.
Are you sick of self-sabotage? Do you want more confidence only to find that you are your own worst critic? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? I provide a safe, warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck. I am passionate and committed to supporting you to achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence and happiness in life. "Disordered" eating, Quarter-life-crisis, social anxiety, creative-blocks, Relational Trauma, depression, fear and anxiety are my specialties. I am also a fully licensed MFT in the great state of Texas!
Are you sick of self-sabotage? Do you want more confidence only to find that you are your own worst critic? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? I provide a safe, warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck. I am passionate and committed to supporting you to achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence and happiness in life. "Disordered" eating, Quarter-life-crisis, social anxiety, creative-blocks, Relational Trauma, depression, fear and anxiety are my specialties. I am also a fully licensed MFT in the great state of Texas!
Thank you for considering a new therapeutic relationship. These are unique times that have brought many different stressors to an already chaotic world. Please value your self-care at this time and feel free to reach out if you need psychological support or guidance. My clients typically include those who are seeking a long-term therapeutic relationship, as well as those who are hoping to address a specific issue in a limited time. I utilize an integrated, tailored approach. Always kind, supportive and non-judgmental, I will also provide direct feedback needed to facilitate change.
Thank you for considering a new therapeutic relationship. These are unique times that have brought many different stressors to an already chaotic world. Please value your self-care at this time and feel free to reach out if you need psychological support or guidance. My clients typically include those who are seeking a long-term therapeutic relationship, as well as those who are hoping to address a specific issue in a limited time. I utilize an integrated, tailored approach. Always kind, supportive and non-judgmental, I will also provide direct feedback needed to facilitate change.
Over the past 30 years I’ve met and helped adults and teens with many kinds of mental health needs. Some start therapy in crisis, others have desired therapy for a long time, but have put it off. Couples want to finally stop having the same old fight and rediscover lost empathy. Entrepreneurs seek ways to be better managers or level up in business. Creatives need tools to deal with the fall-out from fields in flux. Often they’re parents frustrated by kids in challenging stages of development. Single and struggling with dating, married, straight or queer, most seek deeper self-awareness, or ways to mitigate loneliness or loss.
Over the past 30 years I’ve met and helped adults and teens with many kinds of mental health needs. Some start therapy in crisis, others have desired therapy for a long time, but have put it off. Couples want to finally stop having the same old fight and rediscover lost empathy. Entrepreneurs seek ways to be better managers or level up in business. Creatives need tools to deal with the fall-out from fields in flux. Often they’re parents frustrated by kids in challenging stages of development. Single and struggling with dating, married, straight or queer, most seek deeper self-awareness, or ways to mitigate loneliness or loss.
Gwen Staples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90264 (Online Only)
If you are feeling stuck due to a traumatic past that you are struggling to deal with and you need an empathetic, knowledgeable, experienced professional to help you navigate through the broken and dysregulated pieces then email me today. Trauma can show up in so many different ways from depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, dysfunctional relationships, and so much more. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional it is my goal to not only assist you in the process of healing but to help you establish coping skills to manage distress and maintain appropriate self-care so that you can obtain peace and emotional well being.
If you are feeling stuck due to a traumatic past that you are struggling to deal with and you need an empathetic, knowledgeable, experienced professional to help you navigate through the broken and dysregulated pieces then email me today. Trauma can show up in so many different ways from depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, dysfunctional relationships, and so much more. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional it is my goal to not only assist you in the process of healing but to help you establish coping skills to manage distress and maintain appropriate self-care so that you can obtain peace and emotional well being.
I have helped numerous couples, individuals & families find happiness, harmony, and coping strategies to life challenges. I use John Gottman's (research based) approach and EFT to help couples understand their strengths & areas that need improvement. By taking an online assessment couples save time & money & I can quickly assess areas of focus & recomend interventions. To help clients with anxiety/depression I challenge distorted beliefs and maladaptive behaviors using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This approach along with other interventions encourages clients to go out of their comfort zone & reduce problamatic symptoms.
I have helped numerous couples, individuals & families find happiness, harmony, and coping strategies to life challenges. I use John Gottman's (research based) approach and EFT to help couples understand their strengths & areas that need improvement. By taking an online assessment couples save time & money & I can quickly assess areas of focus & recomend interventions. To help clients with anxiety/depression I challenge distorted beliefs and maladaptive behaviors using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This approach along with other interventions encourages clients to go out of their comfort zone & reduce problamatic symptoms.
Kris Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90264 (Online Only)
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you've come to the right place. I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you've come to the right place. I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
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Dr. Stacy McNeal
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA, PMH-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90265
Are you navigating a significant transition in your life and questioning whether the stress and worry you're experiencing is normal? Perhaps you're wondering if there’s something more you could do to find peace. You yearn to feel calm and grounded while fully embracing the potential joy that life has to offer. Yet, your past experiences seem to hold you back, keeping you from moving forward. You’re not alone in wanting a safe space where you can learn to connect with yourself more gently. This desire extends beyond just you—it’s about becoming the best version of yourself for your loved ones too.
Are you navigating a significant transition in your life and questioning whether the stress and worry you're experiencing is normal? Perhaps you're wondering if there’s something more you could do to find peace. You yearn to feel calm and grounded while fully embracing the potential joy that life has to offer. Yet, your past experiences seem to hold you back, keeping you from moving forward. You’re not alone in wanting a safe space where you can learn to connect with yourself more gently. This desire extends beyond just you—it’s about becoming the best version of yourself for your loved ones too.
Taylor L McMonigle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90265 (Online Only)
So glad you're here! I am highly experienced in treating eating disorders, exercise addiction, poor body image, body dysmorphia, and poor self-esteem. Clients appreciate my strengths-based and client-centered approach. I often work from interpersonal, family systems, and culturally-informed perspectives. Clients find me genuine, attentive, and compassionate, and I thoroughly enjoy building a relationship with my clients through engaged listening, authentic connection, and hospitable warmth. Clients often mention that I provide a sense of trust and security through my depth of conversation.
So glad you're here! I am highly experienced in treating eating disorders, exercise addiction, poor body image, body dysmorphia, and poor self-esteem. Clients appreciate my strengths-based and client-centered approach. I often work from interpersonal, family systems, and culturally-informed perspectives. Clients find me genuine, attentive, and compassionate, and I thoroughly enjoy building a relationship with my clients through engaged listening, authentic connection, and hospitable warmth. Clients often mention that I provide a sense of trust and security through my depth of conversation.
I am an individual, couple and family therapist who believes that creating a safe, accepting and empathetic environment can allow one to tune into their own resources, resiliency, sense of strength and connection to others. Creating this environment helps individuals uncover their story, find healing and learn new approaches to living the life they want.
I am an individual, couple and family therapist who believes that creating a safe, accepting and empathetic environment can allow one to tune into their own resources, resiliency, sense of strength and connection to others. Creating this environment helps individuals uncover their story, find healing and learn new approaches to living the life they want.
Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Malibu, CA 90263
Pacific MFT Network is a group of highly skilled, diverse, and well-trained therapists. Our mission is to empower you to live the life you want. We do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to participation. Additional benefits to working with us include a unique concierge billing service and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekdays, weekends, day and evening appointments are available). We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.
Pacific MFT Network is a group of highly skilled, diverse, and well-trained therapists. Our mission is to empower you to live the life you want. We do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to participation. Additional benefits to working with us include a unique concierge billing service and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekdays, weekends, day and evening appointments are available). We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.
Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a therapist or two, or have never been to therapy before, if things don’t seem to be working well, it may be time to do something different. Have you felt lost, discouraged, or further isolated by disconnected, generic or rushed sessions? Are you looking to gain practical, actionable insight, to become more self-aligned, empowered, and more consistently supported in the process? Are you interested in sessions truly customized to you and your unique journey? Then take THIS opportunity toward positive change! Let this be your time, your season of new beginnings. Give me a call to begin...
Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a therapist or two, or have never been to therapy before, if things don’t seem to be working well, it may be time to do something different. Have you felt lost, discouraged, or further isolated by disconnected, generic or rushed sessions? Are you looking to gain practical, actionable insight, to become more self-aligned, empowered, and more consistently supported in the process? Are you interested in sessions truly customized to you and your unique journey? Then take THIS opportunity toward positive change! Let this be your time, your season of new beginnings. Give me a call to begin...
Jeffrey W. Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90263 (Online Only)
Are you worried that if your relationship doesn’t improve soon it may end? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with constant worry? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I’m so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
Are you worried that if your relationship doesn’t improve soon it may end? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are you struggling with constant worry? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I’m so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
Gretchen Anne Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Malibu, CA 90263 (Online Only)
Please book a free 15 minute consult through the website Icon to see if we are a good match! Hello! I am a published writer and lecturer in the field of psychology and an educator who teaches therapists about LGBTQ+ affirming care. I am familiar with social transition as well as medical transition procedures. I am happy to write letters to affirm your care as well. Beyond that, I have a private practice where I am committed to helping you feel happy and content in your life. I believe that we construct our own realities.
Please book a free 15 minute consult through the website Icon to see if we are a good match! Hello! I am a published writer and lecturer in the field of psychology and an educator who teaches therapists about LGBTQ+ affirming care. I am familiar with social transition as well as medical transition procedures. I am happy to write letters to affirm your care as well. Beyond that, I have a private practice where I am committed to helping you feel happy and content in your life. I believe that we construct our own realities.
Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location. Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath.
Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location. Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath.
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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.