Gottman Method Therapists in Rancho Cordova, CA
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Janene Kingsley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
If you have come to this spot, I know you are hurting in ways people often can’t see and seeking direction. I also know this might be hard for you. I can help you find the silver lining in your pain and suffering. I can help you understand what’s happening in your brain and reduce your stress. I can help you change your brain. I have specialized training and experience in Relationships, Personality Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Disorders of the Brain, Behavior issues with children and teens, Abuse and Trauma Recovery. I hope to help you find greater joy and meaning in this life by utilizing multiple therapy practices.
If you have come to this spot, I know you are hurting in ways people often can’t see and seeking direction. I also know this might be hard for you. I can help you find the silver lining in your pain and suffering. I can help you understand what’s happening in your brain and reduce your stress. I can help you change your brain. I have specialized training and experience in Relationships, Personality Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Disorders of the Brain, Behavior issues with children and teens, Abuse and Trauma Recovery. I hope to help you find greater joy and meaning in this life by utilizing multiple therapy practices.
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Hello and welcome; my name is Heather Thomas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I've been working with individuals, families, and couples for over 10 years, helping them find the solutions within themselves, learn to emotionally regulate despite what is going on around them, learn to manage distress and to problem-solve. My goal is to help you create a life that is worth living and one where you are able to be the best version of yourself.
Hello and welcome; my name is Heather Thomas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I've been working with individuals, families, and couples for over 10 years, helping them find the solutions within themselves, learn to emotionally regulate despite what is going on around them, learn to manage distress and to problem-solve. My goal is to help you create a life that is worth living and one where you are able to be the best version of yourself.
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Teresa Spaulding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Have you been telling yourself that you want to make changes and improvements to your self care, but been putting it off? It is easy to get in the habit of prioritizing other people's needs and wants ahead of your own. It can be a relief to find a nonjudgmental and approachable counselor to discuss your situation with. I have been counseling adults and couples for over fifteen years now, and have experience working with folks to improve their lives. I use evidence-based treatment that works. I am always expanding my skills and have been EMDR-Trained via the EMDR Institute.
Have you been telling yourself that you want to make changes and improvements to your self care, but been putting it off? It is easy to get in the habit of prioritizing other people's needs and wants ahead of your own. It can be a relief to find a nonjudgmental and approachable counselor to discuss your situation with. I have been counseling adults and couples for over fifteen years now, and have experience working with folks to improve their lives. I use evidence-based treatment that works. I am always expanding my skills and have been EMDR-Trained via the EMDR Institute.
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Heather Elizabeth Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (Online Only)
Working with a wide range of tools to draw on, I help you become your best & most true self. We will explore your defense mechanisms, projections and other thought processes that no longer serve you. Building on the strengths you have and your own abilities, we work together to uncover your best self. By treating you with respect and developing a relationship based on authenticity and trust, we work together towards growth. I want everyone who leaves my office to know their innate worth and value.
Working with a wide range of tools to draw on, I help you become your best & most true self. We will explore your defense mechanisms, projections and other thought processes that no longer serve you. Building on the strengths you have and your own abilities, we work together to uncover your best self. By treating you with respect and developing a relationship based on authenticity and trust, we work together towards growth. I want everyone who leaves my office to know their innate worth and value.
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My name is Herbert Lomax Jr and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience. My practice is geared toward African American males. It is my goal to empower and equip you with the tools to get past your present difficulties so that you can get the future that you deserve and desire. I typically work with African American males ages 14 and up. I have experience and am comfortable treating the following conditions: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma (including racial trauma, and addictions.
My name is Herbert Lomax Jr and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience. My practice is geared toward African American males. It is my goal to empower and equip you with the tools to get past your present difficulties so that you can get the future that you deserve and desire. I typically work with African American males ages 14 and up. I have experience and am comfortable treating the following conditions: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma (including racial trauma, and addictions.
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I mostly employ insight-oriented approach to psychotherapy. I believe, SELF-ACCEPTANCE is the first step in the path of happiness, I will help you accept yourself and experience making right choices. I use the power of now and mindfulness to help you tend to your emotions, thoughts, and sensations that occur in the present moment. I believe nothing is perfect, and relationships are complex. I will welcome the opportunity to work with you in understanding and improving your life.
I mostly employ insight-oriented approach to psychotherapy. I believe, SELF-ACCEPTANCE is the first step in the path of happiness, I will help you accept yourself and experience making right choices. I use the power of now and mindfulness to help you tend to your emotions, thoughts, and sensations that occur in the present moment. I believe nothing is perfect, and relationships are complex. I will welcome the opportunity to work with you in understanding and improving your life.
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Better Decisions Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, CA, CADC
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95655
Why choose us? Because of our methods of Cognitive Behavior Theory counseling. Counseling services have a 86% goal success rate! Open till 7:00 by appointment. We offer Supervise visits, Co-parenting, Anger Management, Alcohol Forensic Assessments & Evaluations, Drug testing, a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT/SAP) Education to help you achieve your goals. Interventions and referrals to residential treatment centers and Sober Living available. Don't forget to like our Facebook page! Call us! Located in Sacramento and nearby.
Why choose us? Because of our methods of Cognitive Behavior Theory counseling. Counseling services have a 86% goal success rate! Open till 7:00 by appointment. We offer Supervise visits, Co-parenting, Anger Management, Alcohol Forensic Assessments & Evaluations, Drug testing, a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT/SAP) Education to help you achieve your goals. Interventions and referrals to residential treatment centers and Sober Living available. Don't forget to like our Facebook page! Call us! Located in Sacramento and nearby.
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Myrna Klassen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (Online Only)
With 40 years of experience in walking alongside clients to help them achieve the changes they desire, I still get great joy as I see clients make those changes. If you have relationship issues, anxiety or depression, or just don't know the next step to make your life what you want it to be, I have experience in all of these areas and more, and would love to help you achieve your goals. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, many people have discovered that issues that were simmering have come to the surface and they are ready to process and heal old wounds or improve their relationships. You might be one of them!
With 40 years of experience in walking alongside clients to help them achieve the changes they desire, I still get great joy as I see clients make those changes. If you have relationship issues, anxiety or depression, or just don't know the next step to make your life what you want it to be, I have experience in all of these areas and more, and would love to help you achieve your goals. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, many people have discovered that issues that were simmering have come to the surface and they are ready to process and heal old wounds or improve their relationships. You might be one of them!
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Nancy L Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Gottman, Cert
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
You want to have the best marriage you can, yet no matter what you try you feel disconnected, frustrated or even hopeless. You're someone who is successful in their professional life and you wonder why it is so hard in your personal relationships, often leading to feelings of shame. You have an idea of what it should be like but no matter what you try it just isn't getting you there. But you're ready to make a change. Your ready to have a relationship where it's you and your partner against the world, not warring at each other or living like roommates. Most of all, you are ready to do what you can to feel alive and in love again.
You want to have the best marriage you can, yet no matter what you try you feel disconnected, frustrated or even hopeless. You're someone who is successful in their professional life and you wonder why it is so hard in your personal relationships, often leading to feelings of shame. You have an idea of what it should be like but no matter what you try it just isn't getting you there. But you're ready to make a change. Your ready to have a relationship where it's you and your partner against the world, not warring at each other or living like roommates. Most of all, you are ready to do what you can to feel alive and in love again.
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David Giorgio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, KAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.
Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.
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Joy Light LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmichael, CA 95609 (Online Only)
If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your personal relationships or work life, I have over 50 methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you. I also use the very successful Gottman Method to help with conflicts in marriage and relationships. I seek to get to the core issues and self-defeating beliefs so you can truly heal yourself and find your joy in life again. I offer Telehealth (Zoom) sessions from my office to the comfort of your home. I do not take insurance at this time, but I offer a sliding scale on an individual basis to those who need it.
If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your personal relationships or work life, I have over 50 methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you. I also use the very successful Gottman Method to help with conflicts in marriage and relationships. I seek to get to the core issues and self-defeating beliefs so you can truly heal yourself and find your joy in life again. I offer Telehealth (Zoom) sessions from my office to the comfort of your home. I do not take insurance at this time, but I offer a sliding scale on an individual basis to those who need it.
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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gold River, CA 95670
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
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Fair Oaks Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gold River, CA 95670
Do you hide your emotional pain from others and just do your best to power through on your own? Many of us are scared to share our pain and worries with others out of fear of judgment or burdening others. It may be hard to believe that someone else wants to be there to support you. But we truly want to join you on this journey.
Do you hide your emotional pain from others and just do your best to power through on your own? Many of us are scared to share our pain and worries with others out of fear of judgment or burdening others. It may be hard to believe that someone else wants to be there to support you. But we truly want to join you on this journey.
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Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.
Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.
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My name is Janet Lengsfelder. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have been a nurse for over 40 years as well. My approach to therapy is to witness and support individuals and couples as they learn and grow so that they can experience joy, love, and peace in their lives. My post-graduate training was in Gestalt therapy. I believe the psychotherapy situation is a laboratory, an opportunity to look at oneself in a variety of mirrors. My role is as a guide and witness. I respect and honor the client to make the choices that bring freedom and fullness to their life.
My name is Janet Lengsfelder. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have been a nurse for over 40 years as well. My approach to therapy is to witness and support individuals and couples as they learn and grow so that they can experience joy, love, and peace in their lives. My post-graduate training was in Gestalt therapy. I believe the psychotherapy situation is a laboratory, an opportunity to look at oneself in a variety of mirrors. My role is as a guide and witness. I respect and honor the client to make the choices that bring freedom and fullness to their life.
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Helping people struggling with ADHD and trauma is my passion. I see ADHD as a different way to see and learn, not necessarily a "disorder." I enjoy working with clients who are ready to find ways to increase their quality of life. Another focus of treatment is exploring unresolved trauma that impacts functioning. It's amazing how processing these events changes the way you react to stress. The difference is processing from the mid brain. Brainspotting is used to accomplish this necessary part of healing. It literally speeds up therapy. Let's talk and decide if it can help.
Helping people struggling with ADHD and trauma is my passion. I see ADHD as a different way to see and learn, not necessarily a "disorder." I enjoy working with clients who are ready to find ways to increase their quality of life. Another focus of treatment is exploring unresolved trauma that impacts functioning. It's amazing how processing these events changes the way you react to stress. The difference is processing from the mid brain. Brainspotting is used to accomplish this necessary part of healing. It literally speeds up therapy. Let's talk and decide if it can help.
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I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River. I specialize in couples, singles and individual counseling of adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.
I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River. I specialize in couples, singles and individual counseling of adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.
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I work from a Christian perspective, helping people heal from broken relationships and symptoms resulting from emotional wounds (depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, etc.). I integrate faith with psychological techniques. My clients are not exclusively Christian, and for those not interested in integrating faith, I respectfully only focus on clinical issues.
I work from a Christian perspective, helping people heal from broken relationships and symptoms resulting from emotional wounds (depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, etc.). I integrate faith with psychological techniques. My clients are not exclusively Christian, and for those not interested in integrating faith, I respectfully only focus on clinical issues.
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Candice Simpson-Lentz
Psychological Associate, MBA, MPsych, PA
Verified Verified
Gold River, CA 95670 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Candice, and I am a supervised therapist. I pride myself on empowering people to become their best in life. Suppose you are an adult facing challenging life issues, marital problems or complex past traumas. Maybe you are a minor having a hard time adjusting to life due to divorce, mental illness, or low self-esteem, or an older adult dealing with a change of life. I will highlight your strengths to equip you to deal with whatever life throws at you.
Hello, my name is Candice, and I am a supervised therapist. I pride myself on empowering people to become their best in life. Suppose you are an adult facing challenging life issues, marital problems or complex past traumas. Maybe you are a minor having a hard time adjusting to life due to divorce, mental illness, or low self-esteem, or an older adult dealing with a change of life. I will highlight your strengths to equip you to deal with whatever life throws at you.
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Renata Akinkuowo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gold River, CA 95670
Welcome! It takes courage to seek support and I commend you for taking the first steps toward healing. In life there may be issues and traumas that affect the way we view ourselves, view and interact with the world, and engage in relationships. There are times when our past or current challenges cause us to feel any number of emotions or feelings and these may have brought you to the place of desiring healing and wholeness or what I like to call, A New Day. I would encourage you to have hope, healing is possible and it would be an honor and privilege to walk with you on your healing journey.
Welcome! It takes courage to seek support and I commend you for taking the first steps toward healing. In life there may be issues and traumas that affect the way we view ourselves, view and interact with the world, and engage in relationships. There are times when our past or current challenges cause us to feel any number of emotions or feelings and these may have brought you to the place of desiring healing and wholeness or what I like to call, A New Day. I would encourage you to have hope, healing is possible and it would be an honor and privilege to walk with you on your healing journey.
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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.