Gottman Method Therapists in Playa Vista, CA
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Mary Donaldson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094
As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Level I Gottman Method Couples Therapist, I have learned that healing relational trauma requires connection.
Accepting new clients - teens, romantic partnerships, adults, and families. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet, it can still be hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in this process, I’ll meet you there. I encourage you to come as you are - bring your anxiety, dark humor, skepticism, anger, hopelessness, and questions; we'll take a closer look together. With a collaborative and authentic approach, I'll both challenge you and honor your pace. I’m not a fixer, but I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed care to help you help yourself.
As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Level I Gottman Method Couples Therapist, I have learned that healing relational trauma requires connection.
Accepting new clients - teens, romantic partnerships, adults, and families. It can feel really good to finally get help, and yet, it can still be hard to accept that you deserve it. Wherever you are in this process, I’ll meet you there. I encourage you to come as you are - bring your anxiety, dark humor, skepticism, anger, hopelessness, and questions; we'll take a closer look together. With a collaborative and authentic approach, I'll both challenge you and honor your pace. I’m not a fixer, but I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed care to help you help yourself.
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Michael O'Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Playa Vista, CA 90094 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize evidence-based modalities including Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness and The Gottman method.
Seeking help shows how strong you already are. Your story, experiences, struggles, pain, and resiliency are welcome here. Psychotherapy is a collaborative and relational process. My goal is to highlight your potential and strengths. Together we can find ways to honor your journey and encourage growth. I specialize in working with individuals navigating chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, perinatal mental health, and parenting stressors. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health. I am passionate about supporting parents, and caregivers who are navigating postpartum. I also offer couples counseling.
I utilize evidence-based modalities including Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness and The Gottman method.
Seeking help shows how strong you already are. Your story, experiences, struggles, pain, and resiliency are welcome here. Psychotherapy is a collaborative and relational process. My goal is to highlight your potential and strengths. Together we can find ways to honor your journey and encourage growth. I specialize in working with individuals navigating chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, perinatal mental health, and parenting stressors. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health. I am passionate about supporting parents, and caregivers who are navigating postpartum. I also offer couples counseling.
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Cristina Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094 (Online Only)
You are constantly battling with your negative thoughts. The weight of PTSD, severe anxiety, and panic is an immense burden, one that shapes every moment of your day. Each thought that crosses your mind seems to carry a sharp edge, cutting into your peace and leaving you raw and exposed. You’ve spent so much time fighting against your anxiety, trying to suppress it, hide it, or force it away. This internal war has only amplified your suffering, creating a vicious cycle where the harder you push back, the stronger it seems to become. It's exhausting, isn’t it?
You are constantly battling with your negative thoughts. The weight of PTSD, severe anxiety, and panic is an immense burden, one that shapes every moment of your day. Each thought that crosses your mind seems to carry a sharp edge, cutting into your peace and leaving you raw and exposed. You’ve spent so much time fighting against your anxiety, trying to suppress it, hide it, or force it away. This internal war has only amplified your suffering, creating a vicious cycle where the harder you push back, the stronger it seems to become. It's exhausting, isn’t it?
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Rachel Thomasian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094
You're ready to start your journey to a better you. Whether you wish for less anxiety, more joy, relationship satisfaction or finding inner peace, I'm here to work towards it with you. You want something different, and you deserve to give yourself the gift of living a more fulfilling life.
You're ready to start your journey to a better you. Whether you wish for less anxiety, more joy, relationship satisfaction or finding inner peace, I'm here to work towards it with you. You want something different, and you deserve to give yourself the gift of living a more fulfilling life.
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Katie Corrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094
I will help you learn how to be more connected - in your relationships, at work and with yourself. We'll work together to empower you with the tools you need to challenge what isn't working and start building a life you love. I will help you understand how your past may be influencing your present and how to enhance your capacity for intimacy. I value authenticity, optimism and truth. My approach is warm, but always direct and honest. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT and the Trauma Resiliency Model and regularly integrate these techniques into my practice.
I will help you learn how to be more connected - in your relationships, at work and with yourself. We'll work together to empower you with the tools you need to challenge what isn't working and start building a life you love. I will help you understand how your past may be influencing your present and how to enhance your capacity for intimacy. I value authenticity, optimism and truth. My approach is warm, but always direct and honest. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT and the Trauma Resiliency Model and regularly integrate these techniques into my practice.
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Amber Lopez Molnar
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Playa Vista, CA 90094
Starting a family is one of the most incredible yet nerve racking transitions one can go through. I specialize in Infertility, Maternal Mental Health as well as overall life transitions. The process of infertility treatments alone can leave a person feeling vulnerable, heartbroken and unsure about the future. Some of the core issues that I treat include; Postpartum Depression/Anxiety/OCD, Grief, and the transition of your new identify as a mother. In addition I enjoy working with the LGBTQ community as well as adoption and families of multiples.
Starting a family is one of the most incredible yet nerve racking transitions one can go through. I specialize in Infertility, Maternal Mental Health as well as overall life transitions. The process of infertility treatments alone can leave a person feeling vulnerable, heartbroken and unsure about the future. Some of the core issues that I treat include; Postpartum Depression/Anxiety/OCD, Grief, and the transition of your new identify as a mother. In addition I enjoy working with the LGBTQ community as well as adoption and families of multiples.
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High-achieving women often face the challenge of balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling marriage and effective parenting. You need strategies to manage stress, stop endless arguments, prioritize your goals, and feel validated. You deserve to thrive at work, at home, and in your personal life, without sacrificing your dreams and energy. As a mother of three with over 24 years of marriage and 10 plus years of experience, owner of Outside The Norm Counseling, and host of the Empowered and Unapologetic podcast, I am dedicated to helping you build a lasting legacy for your family.
High-achieving women often face the challenge of balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling marriage and effective parenting. You need strategies to manage stress, stop endless arguments, prioritize your goals, and feel validated. You deserve to thrive at work, at home, and in your personal life, without sacrificing your dreams and energy. As a mother of three with over 24 years of marriage and 10 plus years of experience, owner of Outside The Norm Counseling, and host of the Empowered and Unapologetic podcast, I am dedicated to helping you build a lasting legacy for your family.
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Playa Vista Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094
Looking to create a more satisfying relationship with yourself, your partner or your family? We can help! Our team of therapists will help you identify your concerns and work together to create a path towards your goal. We work with clients who are experiencing problems concerning anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships and trauma. Our therapists are trained in working with individuals as well as couples, using evidence based treatments such as CBT for effective therapy.
Looking to create a more satisfying relationship with yourself, your partner or your family? We can help! Our team of therapists will help you identify your concerns and work together to create a path towards your goal. We work with clients who are experiencing problems concerning anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships and trauma. Our therapists are trained in working with individuals as well as couples, using evidence based treatments such as CBT for effective therapy.
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My approach to therapy encompasses warmth, humor, empathy and effective strategies to help you work through barriers that cause you to feel stuck, unfulfilled and disconnected. Our work together will help you generate more insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to understand and work through the unconscious processes that are getting in your way. Cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself is the most rewarding investment you can make and I am committed to creating an environment where you feel inspired to make meaningful change.
My approach to therapy encompasses warmth, humor, empathy and effective strategies to help you work through barriers that cause you to feel stuck, unfulfilled and disconnected. Our work together will help you generate more insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to understand and work through the unconscious processes that are getting in your way. Cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself is the most rewarding investment you can make and I am committed to creating an environment where you feel inspired to make meaningful change.
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Yael Sherne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094
You were so excited to start building your family, but things aren't going the way you expected. You're feeling overwhelmed and anxious, weighed down by the stress, struggling to manage the uncertainty. Whether you are facing the heartbreak of infertility or miscarriage, experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, or lacking confidence as a new parent, therapy with me can help. I'll help you gain insight into your patterns, improve how you handle stress and setbacks, and strengthen your relationship - even amidst the challenges this time brings.
You were so excited to start building your family, but things aren't going the way you expected. You're feeling overwhelmed and anxious, weighed down by the stress, struggling to manage the uncertainty. Whether you are facing the heartbreak of infertility or miscarriage, experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, or lacking confidence as a new parent, therapy with me can help. I'll help you gain insight into your patterns, improve how you handle stress and setbacks, and strengthen your relationship - even amidst the challenges this time brings.
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Kimia Kabir
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Playa Vista, CA 90094
Are you feeling emotionally stuck, struggling to find joy, or searching for a path to greater happiness? I’m here to support you. We're all faced with uncertainties, and it often helps to talk about it with someone who really listens and sincerely cares. My mission is to support you in breaking free from the barriers holding you back and guiding you toward a more fulfilling life. I sincerely care for my clients and the basis to my approach is providing you with a calm, safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences, gain insight & perspective, and reach your full potential.
Are you feeling emotionally stuck, struggling to find joy, or searching for a path to greater happiness? I’m here to support you. We're all faced with uncertainties, and it often helps to talk about it with someone who really listens and sincerely cares. My mission is to support you in breaking free from the barriers holding you back and guiding you toward a more fulfilling life. I sincerely care for my clients and the basis to my approach is providing you with a calm, safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences, gain insight & perspective, and reach your full potential.
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Reaching out to a therapist isn’t easy. It can be especially difficult for those who have tried therapy and been disappointed. Perhaps the therapy process felt too passive, and you felt unsupported. Or maybe you didn’t “click” with your therapist, and you left feeling misunderstood. Trying again after an unfulfilling experience takes tremendous courage. If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to help. Together, we can reflect on what has worked and not worked for you, and collaborate to make our work together helpful.
Reaching out to a therapist isn’t easy. It can be especially difficult for those who have tried therapy and been disappointed. Perhaps the therapy process felt too passive, and you felt unsupported. Or maybe you didn’t “click” with your therapist, and you left feeling misunderstood. Trying again after an unfulfilling experience takes tremendous courage. If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to help. Together, we can reflect on what has worked and not worked for you, and collaborate to make our work together helpful.
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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.
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Gabriella Elise Giorgio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Trained in Gottman Method of couples therapy and informed by IFS, I help you engage in constructive conflict, heal from childhood trauma, and feel safe in your relationships.
You want to be more compassionate with yourself but struggle with constant self-criticism. The more you try to be kind to yourself, the more your inner voice judges your imperfections and mistakes. You feel defeated at resolving this internal battle, so you disassociate or become hyper-focused on productivity. Whether as a woman experiencing increased pregnancy and postpartum anxieties, anger, and betrayal by their body in birth traumas or as a couple having trouble navigating a new life stage that has surfaced disconnection and loneliness, you're looking for a way out of this cycle.
Trained in Gottman Method of couples therapy and informed by IFS, I help you engage in constructive conflict, heal from childhood trauma, and feel safe in your relationships.
You want to be more compassionate with yourself but struggle with constant self-criticism. The more you try to be kind to yourself, the more your inner voice judges your imperfections and mistakes. You feel defeated at resolving this internal battle, so you disassociate or become hyper-focused on productivity. Whether as a woman experiencing increased pregnancy and postpartum anxieties, anger, and betrayal by their body in birth traumas or as a couple having trouble navigating a new life stage that has surfaced disconnection and loneliness, you're looking for a way out of this cycle.
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Mariya Mykhaylova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
My approach integrates psychodynamic theory/depth therapy, attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
The people who come to me are curious to get to know themselves in a deeper way. I support my clients with improving connection and managing conflict in their relationships, embracing authenticity, mitigating perfectionism, setting healthy boundaries, interrupting unhelpful patterns, mindfully reducing anxiety, and healing from trauma. Together, we can work toward both short-term and long-term change.
My approach integrates psychodynamic theory/depth therapy, attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
The people who come to me are curious to get to know themselves in a deeper way. I support my clients with improving connection and managing conflict in their relationships, embracing authenticity, mitigating perfectionism, setting healthy boundaries, interrupting unhelpful patterns, mindfully reducing anxiety, and healing from trauma. Together, we can work toward both short-term and long-term change.
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Leigh Kilgore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
I am also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
My goal is to provide targeted, well-researched treatments that enable patients to successfully graduate from therapy. At the end of our intake visit, I will share the estimated number of treatments to expect given your history and symptoms. We'll periodically check in on your progress to ensure you are improving and benefiting from therapy. I am licensed in all 50 states, which can make accessing therapy more convenient. I have 15 years of professional experience treating adults and often see patients with anxiety, depression, and/or difficulty managing stress and relationships.
I am also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
My goal is to provide targeted, well-researched treatments that enable patients to successfully graduate from therapy. At the end of our intake visit, I will share the estimated number of treatments to expect given your history and symptoms. We'll periodically check in on your progress to ensure you are improving and benefiting from therapy. I am licensed in all 50 states, which can make accessing therapy more convenient. I have 15 years of professional experience treating adults and often see patients with anxiety, depression, and/or difficulty managing stress and relationships.
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Kristiana Guzman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Silver Lake, CA 90026
I employ an eclectic theoretical orientation, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, narrative, systems, trauma informed techniques such as EMDR and Gottman Method of couples therapy.
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Are your past experiences obstructing your thoughts regularly? Do you relive past traumatic experiences in your mind? My priority as a therapist is to help you develop skills and resilience in order to not only cultivate healing in your present, but to also ensure that you have tools for the future. I see couples and individuals who want help reconnecting, managing conflict, navigate the complexities of cultural expectations, talking through hurts and identifying what's standing in the way of them effectively communicating their needs.
I employ an eclectic theoretical orientation, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, narrative, systems, trauma informed techniques such as EMDR and Gottman Method of couples therapy.
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Are your past experiences obstructing your thoughts regularly? Do you relive past traumatic experiences in your mind? My priority as a therapist is to help you develop skills and resilience in order to not only cultivate healing in your present, but to also ensure that you have tools for the future. I see couples and individuals who want help reconnecting, managing conflict, navigate the complexities of cultural expectations, talking through hurts and identifying what's standing in the way of them effectively communicating their needs.
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Her advanced specialty training includes a wide array of therapeutic techniques such as the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing.
Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion and goal is to help clients improve their mental well being in all areas of your life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, grief, health related concerns, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.
Her advanced specialty training includes a wide array of therapeutic techniques such as the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing.
Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion and goal is to help clients improve their mental well being in all areas of your life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, grief, health related concerns, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.
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Tracy Sondern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, or a new one, I love helping couples, which is why I trained in The Gottman Method.
I help couples find connection again, so that everything doesn’t have to be so hard. I want to help you communicate more effectively, so that you can locate your friendship and be able to hear, see and support each other. My hope is to create a space for you to have the difficult conversations you avoid the rest of the week. I've been married for over 30 years, and I know firsthand the ups and downs of partnerships.
Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, or a new one, I love helping couples, which is why I trained in The Gottman Method.
I help couples find connection again, so that everything doesn’t have to be so hard. I want to help you communicate more effectively, so that you can locate your friendship and be able to hear, see and support each other. My hope is to create a space for you to have the difficult conversations you avoid the rest of the week. I've been married for over 30 years, and I know firsthand the ups and downs of partnerships.
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Stacy Marie Borchardt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90031
I specialize in treating couples within a Gottman Method framework, and assisting individuals who are facing transitions in marriage, divorce, or phase of life issues.
I believe you can have a life of purpose, passion, and growth. I imagine every individual or couple has the ability to get curious, change patterns, and recover from even the most difficult life circumstances. Although the thought of therapy can be scary at times, reaching out to a compassionate professional can be the first step in learning new ways to manage past hurts or embrace new life transitions. I view my role as your teammate; helping you to achieve your goals and jointly discovering a healthy path forward. Your life is your own and I am committed to helping you realize a vision for your future that is uniquely yours.
I specialize in treating couples within a Gottman Method framework, and assisting individuals who are facing transitions in marriage, divorce, or phase of life issues.
I believe you can have a life of purpose, passion, and growth. I imagine every individual or couple has the ability to get curious, change patterns, and recover from even the most difficult life circumstances. Although the thought of therapy can be scary at times, reaching out to a compassionate professional can be the first step in learning new ways to manage past hurts or embrace new life transitions. I view my role as your teammate; helping you to achieve your goals and jointly discovering a healthy path forward. Your life is your own and I am committed to helping you realize a vision for your future that is uniquely yours.
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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.