Gottman Method Therapists in Monrovia, CA
Sameh Abdelmalak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, children, couples, and families of different ethnic backgrounds, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. The anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and relational distress can be very impending to the quality of one's life. Though I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT, Gottman method for couples, DBT, Attachment therapy, and motivational interviewing, if you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or feel like you are alone in your struggle, I would be glad to come alongside you and offer my counseling service.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, children, couples, and families of different ethnic backgrounds, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. The anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and relational distress can be very impending to the quality of one's life. Though I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT, Gottman method for couples, DBT, Attachment therapy, and motivational interviewing, if you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or feel like you are alone in your struggle, I would be glad to come alongside you and offer my counseling service.
Christine Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
I utilize various modalities including Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Looking to improve your quality of life? Have a great relationship? Create a satisfying sex life? I am passionate about working with those who are struggling to feel connected in their relationships and are experiencing difficulty with communication, resolving conflicts, addressing issues with sex and intimacy, or coping with the effects of an affair. I can help you understand the dynamics that create conflict in your relationship, discover ways to communicate that improves intimacy, and utilize tools that help deepen feelings of fondness and admiration.
I utilize various modalities including Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Looking to improve your quality of life? Have a great relationship? Create a satisfying sex life? I am passionate about working with those who are struggling to feel connected in their relationships and are experiencing difficulty with communication, resolving conflicts, addressing issues with sex and intimacy, or coping with the effects of an affair. I can help you understand the dynamics that create conflict in your relationship, discover ways to communicate that improves intimacy, and utilize tools that help deepen feelings of fondness and admiration.
Luanne Sylvia Hernandez-Storr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
I also provide couples counseling that utilizes the Gottman Method.
Welcome. I work primarily with couples and couples who are parents. Parenting and marriage play significant roles in our lives and they got harder during Covid. New parents especially are coping with topics that their relatives and friends with older children may have a hard time relating to. I am here to help new parents and couples navigate this transition time as individuals, partners, and parents. I rely heavily on attachment theory, Gottman method techniques for couples and raising emotionally intelligent children, and mindfulness.
I also provide couples counseling that utilizes the Gottman Method.
Welcome. I work primarily with couples and couples who are parents. Parenting and marriage play significant roles in our lives and they got harder during Covid. New parents especially are coping with topics that their relatives and friends with older children may have a hard time relating to. I am here to help new parents and couples navigate this transition time as individuals, partners, and parents. I rely heavily on attachment theory, Gottman method techniques for couples and raising emotionally intelligent children, and mindfulness.
Relationships For Better
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
Isn't it true that our relationships are what life is all about? When we feel isolated from ourselves and loved ones, distance and pain can follow. Growth often comes through pain, but feeling stuck can seem hopeless. My goal is to support you through healing, restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. Using a holistic approach to therapy, we’ll address underlying emotions and needs, helping you reconnect with yourself and others as we journey together toward healing.
Isn't it true that our relationships are what life is all about? When we feel isolated from ourselves and loved ones, distance and pain can follow. Growth often comes through pain, but feeling stuck can seem hopeless. My goal is to support you through healing, restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. Using a holistic approach to therapy, we’ll address underlying emotions and needs, helping you reconnect with yourself and others as we journey together toward healing.
Therapy with Briana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91017 (Online Only)
Working with a therapist can feel scary, that’s why my initial goal in the room is to create a safe, comfortable space where the focus is on building relationships with clients. It’s these close relationships that lead to trusting, collaborative and powerful therapy environments. Sometimes reflecting on our past can be difficult, I set the pace of the process specific to your readiness. In addition to proving a safe holding environment, my style is super authentic; I bring warmth, humor, even pop culture references and you’ll likely see my dog pop in the background at times.
Working with a therapist can feel scary, that’s why my initial goal in the room is to create a safe, comfortable space where the focus is on building relationships with clients. It’s these close relationships that lead to trusting, collaborative and powerful therapy environments. Sometimes reflecting on our past can be difficult, I set the pace of the process specific to your readiness. In addition to proving a safe holding environment, my style is super authentic; I bring warmth, humor, even pop culture references and you’ll likely see my dog pop in the background at times.
Courtni Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Sometimes we experience things that get in the way of living our best life, and sometimes our choices, behaviors, and ideas are the things holding us back. Whether you're experiencing a life-changing event, struggling to set boundaries, or working to break those toxic generational patterns that you've been taught, therapy can be the tool that facilitates growth, self-reflection, and real self-awareness.
Sometimes we experience things that get in the way of living our best life, and sometimes our choices, behaviors, and ideas are the things holding us back. Whether you're experiencing a life-changing event, struggling to set boundaries, or working to break those toxic generational patterns that you've been taught, therapy can be the tool that facilitates growth, self-reflection, and real self-awareness.
Welcome! You may be seeking therapy to cope with life stressors, relationship challenges, family issues, or depression. You may be wondering if therapy can help. Together, you and I will clarify the root cause of your pain, the most effective coping mechanisms for your life circumstances. In therapy with me, you will learn how to emotionally regulate: methods for responding to emotions and relationships in an intentional and responsible manner.
Welcome! You may be seeking therapy to cope with life stressors, relationship challenges, family issues, or depression. You may be wondering if therapy can help. Together, you and I will clarify the root cause of your pain, the most effective coping mechanisms for your life circumstances. In therapy with me, you will learn how to emotionally regulate: methods for responding to emotions and relationships in an intentional and responsible manner.
Trisha Long
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
Welcome! I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I enjoy working with couples striving to strengthen their relationships, helping them build deeper connections and improve communication. I support individuals seeking greater self-understanding to achieve more joy and flourishing. Many clients are navigating life transitions or dealing with anxiety and depression, seeking clarity and peace. I also help those healing from trauma, exploring the mind-body connection and its relation to chronic pain, and offer compassionate guidance to those facing infertility challenges.
Welcome! I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I enjoy working with couples striving to strengthen their relationships, helping them build deeper connections and improve communication. I support individuals seeking greater self-understanding to achieve more joy and flourishing. Many clients are navigating life transitions or dealing with anxiety and depression, seeking clarity and peace. I also help those healing from trauma, exploring the mind-body connection and its relation to chronic pain, and offer compassionate guidance to those facing infertility challenges.
Regina Terrones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Welcome. Whether you are looking for a safe space to explore and share your story, or a path towards deeper understanding and healing, you are welcome here – a place where judgment is not welcome but openness and healing are embraced. I invite you to scroll through and learn more about me and my services, including areas of treatment and my therapeutic modalities and approaches. Thank you for visiting and however your path unfolds, all the best for your journey.
Welcome. Whether you are looking for a safe space to explore and share your story, or a path towards deeper understanding and healing, you are welcome here – a place where judgment is not welcome but openness and healing are embraced. I invite you to scroll through and learn more about me and my services, including areas of treatment and my therapeutic modalities and approaches. Thank you for visiting and however your path unfolds, all the best for your journey.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a diverse background and a strong cultural awareness due to years spent in various countries. In addition to English, I speak Thai and Mandarin fluently. My passion is working with couples and individuals who are struggling with interpersonal relationships and are seeking to heal from past traumas. I believe that we all have the potential for a genuine and loving covenantal connection but the pain we have experienced hinders our ability to do so.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a diverse background and a strong cultural awareness due to years spent in various countries. In addition to English, I speak Thai and Mandarin fluently. My passion is working with couples and individuals who are struggling with interpersonal relationships and are seeking to heal from past traumas. I believe that we all have the potential for a genuine and loving covenantal connection but the pain we have experienced hinders our ability to do so.
My ideal client is a person who has a certain level of dissatisfaction in their life and wants to explore alternatives for increased capacity for satisfaction and joy with a skilled and attentive professional.
My ideal client is a person who has a certain level of dissatisfaction in their life and wants to explore alternatives for increased capacity for satisfaction and joy with a skilled and attentive professional.
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Welcome to my profile! I am glad you are here looking for answers, support and help. Choosing a therapist or a life coach is a key step forward in your journey toward greater health, happiness, success, love and joy. If you are struggling with certain feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger or shame, or with problematic destructive behaviors or habits, there is hope. You will find in my practice a warm and caring environment to explore and resolve these challenges and issues. My goal is to help you create a better and more enjoyable life by using a variety of approaches and therapeutic processes tailored just for you!
Welcome to my profile! I am glad you are here looking for answers, support and help. Choosing a therapist or a life coach is a key step forward in your journey toward greater health, happiness, success, love and joy. If you are struggling with certain feelings like anxiety, depression, grief, anger or shame, or with problematic destructive behaviors or habits, there is hope. You will find in my practice a warm and caring environment to explore and resolve these challenges and issues. My goal is to help you create a better and more enjoyable life by using a variety of approaches and therapeutic processes tailored just for you!
Dr. Jen Medina Vaughn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
With over 10 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages, from children to adolescents and adults. As a Latina child of immigrants, I deeply understand the unique struggles faced by individuals from immigrant families. I recognize that seeking therapy can be intimidating and anxiety-provoking, and I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming space where you can freely express yourself without judgment. My therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding, cultural sensitivity, and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve their holistic well-being and growth.
With over 10 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages, from children to adolescents and adults. As a Latina child of immigrants, I deeply understand the unique struggles faced by individuals from immigrant families. I recognize that seeking therapy can be intimidating and anxiety-provoking, and I am committed to providing a safe and welcoming space where you can freely express yourself without judgment. My therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding, cultural sensitivity, and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve their holistic well-being and growth.
Denise Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel needing to speak with someone about what is going on your mind? Trying to process what is going on? Having relationships concerns with significant partners, friends, or family? Wanting to learn ways to cope with difficult feelings?
Do you ever feel needing to speak with someone about what is going on your mind? Trying to process what is going on? Having relationships concerns with significant partners, friends, or family? Wanting to learn ways to cope with difficult feelings?
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The treatment models used are: art therapy, attachment based, existential, Gottman Method, person-centered, play therapy, short term (solution focused therapy), various cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness therapies.
We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
The treatment models used are: art therapy, attachment based, existential, Gottman Method, person-centered, play therapy, short term (solution focused therapy), various cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness therapies.
We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?
Are you feeling confused, scared, anxious, overwhelmed, disappointed about you're going through and what it all means? Are you an expecting parent? Are you a parent to a child or to a teen? Are you stressed or overwhelmed in your marriage or relationship? Are you a parent that's overwhelmed and need help connecting with your child? Are you a parent or a caregiver to someone with special needs or Autism? What does this all mean? What are you supposed to do? Do you feel alone? Do you need support?
You are seeking a therapist because you are in emotional pain. Are you struggling with an addiction – sex, alcohol, drugs, or gambling? Have you been abused as a child or in an adult relationship? Have you experienced sexual assault, violence or other trauma? Are you experiencing issues with your significant other or other relationships? Sometimes addiction, depression, anger, and anxiety can happen because of a trauma history. Treating trauma can help you get your emotional health back and free you from addictive behavior and pain.
You are seeking a therapist because you are in emotional pain. Are you struggling with an addiction – sex, alcohol, drugs, or gambling? Have you been abused as a child or in an adult relationship? Have you experienced sexual assault, violence or other trauma? Are you experiencing issues with your significant other or other relationships? Sometimes addiction, depression, anger, and anxiety can happen because of a trauma history. Treating trauma can help you get your emotional health back and free you from addictive behavior and pain.
Liora Pourati
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.
I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.
Is it hard for you to say no? Is it hard to answer the question “Who am I?” Sometimes it’s so easy to be there for others, and difficult to be there for yourself. If you are in a pattern of empowering others but feeling burned out, you’re not alone and there is hope. There is a way for you to thrive, avoid burnout, and create connections while still being there for yourself. I have seen this transformation happen with my clients, and I would love to talk with you about what is possible.“
Is it hard for you to say no? Is it hard to answer the question “Who am I?” Sometimes it’s so easy to be there for others, and difficult to be there for yourself. If you are in a pattern of empowering others but feeling burned out, you’re not alone and there is hope. There is a way for you to thrive, avoid burnout, and create connections while still being there for yourself. I have seen this transformation happen with my clients, and I would love to talk with you about what is possible.“
In this world, we face trials and challenges of various kinds that can leave us feeling many difficult emotions. Know that you are not alone – there is hope and help ahead in getting through your struggles. Using an integrative and goal-oriented approach, I strive to walk alongside those in emotional pain and seeking healing, growth, or transformational change. I have experience working with clients struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, negative self-concept, and relationship issues. I have also enjoyed helping couples work towards restoration and reconciliation, resolving communication and marital issues.
In this world, we face trials and challenges of various kinds that can leave us feeling many difficult emotions. Know that you are not alone – there is hope and help ahead in getting through your struggles. Using an integrative and goal-oriented approach, I strive to walk alongside those in emotional pain and seeking healing, growth, or transformational change. I have experience working with clients struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, negative self-concept, and relationship issues. I have also enjoyed helping couples work towards restoration and reconciliation, resolving communication and marital issues.
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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.