Gottman Method Therapists in Newbury Park, CA
Anna Michelle Barrette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Newbury Park, CA 91320
It can truly be daunting trying to find a therapist that is the right fit for you or your most precious loved one(s). This is why I am deeply committed to a very nurturing yet effective & empowering form of therapy. I am devoted to providing each individual, couple or family with a safe space where you can begin the process of healing & reconnecting to your true & authentic self in a space without judgement. Where you do NOT feel like you are wasting your hard earned money and valuable time. Underneath all of the coping mechanisms, inner trauma, and difficult behavioral or emotional issues is someone who CAN thrive and feel better.
It can truly be daunting trying to find a therapist that is the right fit for you or your most precious loved one(s). This is why I am deeply committed to a very nurturing yet effective & empowering form of therapy. I am devoted to providing each individual, couple or family with a safe space where you can begin the process of healing & reconnecting to your true & authentic self in a space without judgement. Where you do NOT feel like you are wasting your hard earned money and valuable time. Underneath all of the coping mechanisms, inner trauma, and difficult behavioral or emotional issues is someone who CAN thrive and feel better.
Amie Deitel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Considering making some changes in your life or wondering why life has you down? I trust you have good reason for being concerned. As a trauma-informed therapist and Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, I want to hear all about it.
Considering making some changes in your life or wondering why life has you down? I trust you have good reason for being concerned. As a trauma-informed therapist and Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, I want to hear all about it.
Mandi Behzadi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a more manageable life! Whether considering therapy for the first time or finding your way back, having the courage to make a change in your life can feel scary. I welcome the opportunity to explore where you’re at, and guide you toward where you’d like to go. My specialties include Perfectionism, Self-Esteem/Confidence, Couples Therapy, and Childhood Trauma. Sometimes these can show up as anxiety, depression, codependency, rage, numbness, feeling inadequate, and many other feelings.
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a more manageable life! Whether considering therapy for the first time or finding your way back, having the courage to make a change in your life can feel scary. I welcome the opportunity to explore where you’re at, and guide you toward where you’d like to go. My specialties include Perfectionism, Self-Esteem/Confidence, Couples Therapy, and Childhood Trauma. Sometimes these can show up as anxiety, depression, codependency, rage, numbness, feeling inadequate, and many other feelings.
Rhonda Jean David
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (Online Only)
Whatever you are going through, chances are I have dealt with it before many times in my practice since 1996. I can help provide an immediate sense of relief and perspective and you'll experience new emotional strength to help you take action when and if necessary. l use my qualifications, license and experience to guide you through life's unpredictable events with skilled therapeutic interventions that can create meaningful change and adaptation. Within relationships communication is key.
Whatever you are going through, chances are I have dealt with it before many times in my practice since 1996. I can help provide an immediate sense of relief and perspective and you'll experience new emotional strength to help you take action when and if necessary. l use my qualifications, license and experience to guide you through life's unpredictable events with skilled therapeutic interventions that can create meaningful change and adaptation. Within relationships communication is key.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over six years. I offer psychotherapy for adults dealing with issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, grief/loss, parenting skills, relationship improvement, domestic violence, and substance abuse. My treatment style is primarily client-centered approaches that focus on building trust and rapport in order for a person to feel comfortable discussing any issues that they are having trouble with.
I am a licensed clinical therapist and have worked with individuals, couples, and families for over six years. I offer psychotherapy for adults dealing with issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, grief/loss, parenting skills, relationship improvement, domestic violence, and substance abuse. My treatment style is primarily client-centered approaches that focus on building trust and rapport in order for a person to feel comfortable discussing any issues that they are having trouble with.
Irma Sommerfeld, LCSW, a Professional Corporation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (Online Only)
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or their past misfortune. I help clients identify their challenges and their goals, and to find viable ways to help each client make changes along their psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaging environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or their past misfortune. I help clients identify their challenges and their goals, and to find viable ways to help each client make changes along their psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaging environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
Alexis Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (Online Only)
I have years of experience working in community mental health with all populations. I meet each client where they are at. Clients have expressed upon meeting me that l offer a warm and supportive environment. I take pride in rebuilding hope through exploring the client's strengths. I empower individuals to be kind to themselves through self-compassion and self-care and remind them that they are resilient. My clinical approach promotes clients to feel comfortable in their own skin no matter the circumstance.
I have years of experience working in community mental health with all populations. I meet each client where they are at. Clients have expressed upon meeting me that l offer a warm and supportive environment. I take pride in rebuilding hope through exploring the client's strengths. I empower individuals to be kind to themselves through self-compassion and self-care and remind them that they are resilient. My clinical approach promotes clients to feel comfortable in their own skin no matter the circumstance.
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
My passion lies in helping individuals meet their goals and work towards becoming their best selves. I have expertise and experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, family and relational issues, marital concerns including infidelity, and more. My therapeutic approach is fairly simple: I believe you are the expert in your life and I am here as a partner and sounding board to help you make real positive changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
My passion lies in helping individuals meet their goals and work towards becoming their best selves. I have expertise and experience treating depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, family and relational issues, marital concerns including infidelity, and more. My therapeutic approach is fairly simple: I believe you are the expert in your life and I am here as a partner and sounding board to help you make real positive changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Ava Shokoufi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or relationship problems that make you feel stuck? Do you feel alone in your relationships and struggle with communication, emotional connection, trust, and lack of physical intimacy? Do you want to break negative patterns in your relationships? Are you looking to rediscover love or are experiencing difficulties adjusting to separation, divorce, chronic illness, or transitions in your life? In a safe place, with warmth, empathy, and openness, I can help you take control of your life to make meaningful changes. I will support you to feel empowered and whole again.
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or relationship problems that make you feel stuck? Do you feel alone in your relationships and struggle with communication, emotional connection, trust, and lack of physical intimacy? Do you want to break negative patterns in your relationships? Are you looking to rediscover love or are experiencing difficulties adjusting to separation, divorce, chronic illness, or transitions in your life? In a safe place, with warmth, empathy, and openness, I can help you take control of your life to make meaningful changes. I will support you to feel empowered and whole again.
Do you often feel misunderstood, unloved, or under-appreciated? Maybe you feel "different," like you don’t quite fit in. Interactions with others might leave you feeling hurt or angry, and you find yourself replaying past conversations, at times wishing you'd responded differently. Do physical symptoms like an upset stomach, racing heart, shortness of breath, muscle tension, trembling, or headaches interfere with your daily life? Working through these challenges can lead to greater joy and deeper connections with others. Rest assured, there is a way through, and you are not alone.
Do you often feel misunderstood, unloved, or under-appreciated? Maybe you feel "different," like you don’t quite fit in. Interactions with others might leave you feeling hurt or angry, and you find yourself replaying past conversations, at times wishing you'd responded differently. Do physical symptoms like an upset stomach, racing heart, shortness of breath, muscle tension, trembling, or headaches interfere with your daily life? Working through these challenges can lead to greater joy and deeper connections with others. Rest assured, there is a way through, and you are not alone.
Kelsey Chang-Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (Online Only)
I believe in a collaborative, Strengths-based, Psychodynamic approach that starts with searching for the root of what you're struggling with. Once we understand ourselves and our contexts better, we are more equipped to find resolutions or relief in the here and now. We will work towards your goals in a way that feels productive yet not overwhelming. Throughout our time, I will tailor my approach to best fit you and your goals. I strongly believe that we all have the inner resources it takes to gain control over our thoughts and emotions—we just need to unlock the toolkit and integrate it into our daily lives, and I'm here to help!
I believe in a collaborative, Strengths-based, Psychodynamic approach that starts with searching for the root of what you're struggling with. Once we understand ourselves and our contexts better, we are more equipped to find resolutions or relief in the here and now. We will work towards your goals in a way that feels productive yet not overwhelming. Throughout our time, I will tailor my approach to best fit you and your goals. I strongly believe that we all have the inner resources it takes to gain control over our thoughts and emotions—we just need to unlock the toolkit and integrate it into our daily lives, and I'm here to help!
Debbie Rubright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Not accepting new clients
Everyone is different, and therefore, requires a therapist who is tailored to their individual needs. I am dedicated in helping you through challenges you may be experiencing, whether this is something new for you, or has been attached to you for some time. My down to earth personality will help you feel comfortable and generate a dialogue that will bring you through life's difficulties. As a licensed therapist, I will aid in identifying challenges, and provide feedback to work towards positive change, thus enabling you to find inner strength and peace in your life.
Everyone is different, and therefore, requires a therapist who is tailored to their individual needs. I am dedicated in helping you through challenges you may be experiencing, whether this is something new for you, or has been attached to you for some time. My down to earth personality will help you feel comfortable and generate a dialogue that will bring you through life's difficulties. As a licensed therapist, I will aid in identifying challenges, and provide feedback to work towards positive change, thus enabling you to find inner strength and peace in your life.
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Elizabeth B Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (Online Only)
My focus is on mental wellbeing. I treat a full range of psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment issues, burn-out and trauma. I work with mental as well as medical illness. I draw upon my dual expertise and training in providing understanding and support for your individual needs. I am seeing clients throughout the state of California via telehealth.
My focus is on mental wellbeing. I treat a full range of psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment issues, burn-out and trauma. I work with mental as well as medical illness. I draw upon my dual expertise and training in providing understanding and support for your individual needs. I am seeing clients throughout the state of California via telehealth.
Craig Melton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
I am a marriage and family therapist in California working with children, families, teens and professional athletes. My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, family stress, parenting, children with developmental delay, addiction and anger management. My counseling style is authentic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines a cognitive-behavioral approach while utilizing mindfulness; solution-focused, and existential modalities.
I am a marriage and family therapist in California working with children, families, teens and professional athletes. My specialties include life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, family stress, parenting, children with developmental delay, addiction and anger management. My counseling style is authentic and interactive. My approach is strength based and combines a cognitive-behavioral approach while utilizing mindfulness; solution-focused, and existential modalities.
I offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. As a relationship therapist, rooted in systems theory, I am passionate and committed to helping my clients explore their growth potential, both in relationships and individually through a collaborative process. By nurturing insight and providing consistent support, you can move at your own pace and work through issues that you feel are preventing you from progressing. I offer online and in-person therapy, in addition to walk-and-talk therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
I offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. As a relationship therapist, rooted in systems theory, I am passionate and committed to helping my clients explore their growth potential, both in relationships and individually through a collaborative process. By nurturing insight and providing consistent support, you can move at your own pace and work through issues that you feel are preventing you from progressing. I offer online and in-person therapy, in addition to walk-and-talk therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
Gal A. Benarush
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Negative mindsets and past trauma can weigh down your motivation and discourage you from seeing all of your magic. I will do my best to help you see the positives of it all and find the tiny beautiful things in your life and in yourself that make it all worthwhile. I help adults and teens dealing with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, antisemitism, and histories of abuse.
Negative mindsets and past trauma can weigh down your motivation and discourage you from seeing all of your magic. I will do my best to help you see the positives of it all and find the tiny beautiful things in your life and in yourself that make it all worthwhile. I help adults and teens dealing with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, antisemitism, and histories of abuse.
Relationships are an essential component of life, yet the fact remains that they can get complicated. Whether it is a relationship with yourself, your partner, work, or family, therapy can be the catalyst to moving from complication to cultivation. Certainly time will pass, as it does, allow it to find you in better relationship with yourself and those in your life. Whether you are managing a life transition/adjustment, relationship trauma, marriage plateau, or family and life distress, you are welcome here.
Relationships are an essential component of life, yet the fact remains that they can get complicated. Whether it is a relationship with yourself, your partner, work, or family, therapy can be the catalyst to moving from complication to cultivation. Certainly time will pass, as it does, allow it to find you in better relationship with yourself and those in your life. Whether you are managing a life transition/adjustment, relationship trauma, marriage plateau, or family and life distress, you are welcome here.
Hina Javaid-Camua
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I prioritize creating a nurturing and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported in their journey towards healing and self-actualization. Whether grappling with individual challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, or navigating complex family dynamics such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, or intergenerational patterns, I am here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating life's obstacles. I strive to integrate cultural sensitivity and awareness into my therapeutic approach, honoring the diverse backgrounds and experiences of each client.
As a therapist, I prioritize creating a nurturing and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported in their journey towards healing and self-actualization. Whether grappling with individual challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, or navigating complex family dynamics such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, or intergenerational patterns, I am here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating life's obstacles. I strive to integrate cultural sensitivity and awareness into my therapeutic approach, honoring the diverse backgrounds and experiences of each client.
Dr. Rachel Chistyakov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91319
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.
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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.