Gottman Method Therapists in Westminster, CO
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Childhood Trauma Narcissistic Abuse | Christie Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
I use an attachment and trauma-informed lens and use IFS, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, Gottman Method, and mind-body approaches.
Is your trauma making it difficult for you to feel stable in your life and relationships? Do you and your partner trigger each other's wounds and feel that it isn't safe to talk about difficult topics as they come up? Perhaps you know communication is difficult in your relationship but you still haven't uncovered the root issues. Trauma shatters us at the core of our being. It can feel so painful to watch the pain that someone inflicted on us destroy the things that matter most to us in life. Your pain doesn't have to rob you of joy and connection. It takes courage to heal, and I am here to support you through this healing process.
I use an attachment and trauma-informed lens and use IFS, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, Gottman Method, and mind-body approaches.
Is your trauma making it difficult for you to feel stable in your life and relationships? Do you and your partner trigger each other's wounds and feel that it isn't safe to talk about difficult topics as they come up? Perhaps you know communication is difficult in your relationship but you still haven't uncovered the root issues. Trauma shatters us at the core of our being. It can feel so painful to watch the pain that someone inflicted on us destroy the things that matter most to us in life. Your pain doesn't have to rob you of joy and connection. It takes courage to heal, and I am here to support you through this healing process.
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I use research and evidence-base treatment methods of CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, EFT, the Gottman Method, Art Therapy, and more to help structure a treatment plan that will fit your unique goals.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link in my bio! Hi, I’m Michelle Manning. As a therapist, it is my great privilege to come alongside you in your most challenging times to offer a place of safety and support where you can work through difficult things that are holding you back from living your best life. I provide therapy to both couples and individuals (ages 10 to 110) and specialize in working with those who have faced emotional abuse and those who experience neurodivergencies such as OCD, ADHD, and the Highly Sensitive Person.
I use research and evidence-base treatment methods of CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, EFT, the Gottman Method, Art Therapy, and more to help structure a treatment plan that will fit your unique goals.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link in my bio! Hi, I’m Michelle Manning. As a therapist, it is my great privilege to come alongside you in your most challenging times to offer a place of safety and support where you can work through difficult things that are holding you back from living your best life. I provide therapy to both couples and individuals (ages 10 to 110) and specialize in working with those who have faced emotional abuse and those who experience neurodivergencies such as OCD, ADHD, and the Highly Sensitive Person.
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I support Couples & Individuals who are Stuck. My approach focuses for Couples: 1) Healthy & Honest Communication Skills 3) Conflict Resolution and 3) Cultivating a Deep Fulfilling Friendship. My Counseling is based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, to Build Trust and Depth of Connection. Let's Work together to Rebuild the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted. For individuals we will focus on Root Cause of the Pain/dysfunction and develop tools to process the Stuckness.
I support Couples & Individuals who are Stuck. My approach focuses for Couples: 1) Healthy & Honest Communication Skills 3) Conflict Resolution and 3) Cultivating a Deep Fulfilling Friendship. My Counseling is based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, to Build Trust and Depth of Connection. Let's Work together to Rebuild the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted. For individuals we will focus on Root Cause of the Pain/dysfunction and develop tools to process the Stuckness.
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Hi, I'm Lesteen! I am a graduate student at CU Denver pursuing my degree in Marriage Family Therapy. I am currently a clinical intern at Inner compass counseling and Kenosis Counseling. I am focused on giving the client the tools to develop skills in communication, coping, and developing self-growth. I like to focus on strengths and empower my clients. Life can be challenging, and my goal is to give you a space to process and feel supported. If you are feeling stuck, or sad, just know that you do not have to do it alone. I am here to support you in this journey. If you would like to work together, Let's chat!
Hi, I'm Lesteen! I am a graduate student at CU Denver pursuing my degree in Marriage Family Therapy. I am currently a clinical intern at Inner compass counseling and Kenosis Counseling. I am focused on giving the client the tools to develop skills in communication, coping, and developing self-growth. I like to focus on strengths and empower my clients. Life can be challenging, and my goal is to give you a space to process and feel supported. If you are feeling stuck, or sad, just know that you do not have to do it alone. I am here to support you in this journey. If you would like to work together, Let's chat!
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Eavan McKenzie
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Families are complicated, and strained relationships with loved ones can cause immense stress. I employ integrative methods to encourage discussions in which all family members feel genuinely acknowledged and understood by one another. My goal is to act as a catalyst for individuals, couples, and families to realize their fullest potential.
Families are complicated, and strained relationships with loved ones can cause immense stress. I employ integrative methods to encourage discussions in which all family members feel genuinely acknowledged and understood by one another. My goal is to act as a catalyst for individuals, couples, and families to realize their fullest potential.
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Harrison Keller Wobeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Specializing in Couples Counseling and Therapy and Trauma Work. Are you trying to improve communication and trust and increase connection in your relationship? My name is Harrison, and I would love to be there for you! Whether you are a couple, family, or individual, I work to understand you and your experience as best I can. Through a safe and supportive therapy relationship, I can help you identify what you would like to change and how to achieve that growth. It is important we view our lives and problems through a lens that values all of our important identities and relationships.
Specializing in Couples Counseling and Therapy and Trauma Work. Are you trying to improve communication and trust and increase connection in your relationship? My name is Harrison, and I would love to be there for you! Whether you are a couple, family, or individual, I work to understand you and your experience as best I can. Through a safe and supportive therapy relationship, I can help you identify what you would like to change and how to achieve that growth. It is important we view our lives and problems through a lens that values all of our important identities and relationships.
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VitalCare Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, R-ATR, RPT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
VitalCare offers a diverse group of clinicians ready to help you move toward growth, balance, and fulfillment. Therapists tailor their approach to your short and long-term goals. They will help you find your strengths and use them to work with the obstacles, challenges, pain, and fear that may have led you to therapy. To learn more about VitalCare and our therapists, visit our website - https://vitalcare.us/meet-the-team/
VitalCare offers a diverse group of clinicians ready to help you move toward growth, balance, and fulfillment. Therapists tailor their approach to your short and long-term goals. They will help you find your strengths and use them to work with the obstacles, challenges, pain, and fear that may have led you to therapy. To learn more about VitalCare and our therapists, visit our website - https://vitalcare.us/meet-the-team/
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Kathy Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80234
Therapy works best when personal stories are heard, and individuals and families construct their own meaning. Through a variety of treatment models like CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma informed models, we work together to identify challenges and to navigate a path that feels healthier. I bring experience working with a broad range of clients from childhood through the lifespan; specializing in complex trauma and helping people navigate transitions like caregiving, relationship changes and family coping and medical complexities that stress family systems.
Therapy works best when personal stories are heard, and individuals and families construct their own meaning. Through a variety of treatment models like CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma informed models, we work together to identify challenges and to navigate a path that feels healthier. I bring experience working with a broad range of clients from childhood through the lifespan; specializing in complex trauma and helping people navigate transitions like caregiving, relationship changes and family coping and medical complexities that stress family systems.
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Jean M Becker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS-II, CCC
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
I am providing a mix of online sessions and in person sessions and I am excited to get to know you. If you are reading this, you are probably feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. You probably already know that this level of stress can have a huge impact on your overall wellbeing. It can impact your job, family, and your health. The part you may not know is that a few sessions can often help.
I am providing a mix of online sessions and in person sessions and I am excited to get to know you. If you are reading this, you are probably feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. You probably already know that this level of stress can have a huge impact on your overall wellbeing. It can impact your job, family, and your health. The part you may not know is that a few sessions can often help.
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Meredith Hammond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80234
Because we are relational by nature, our patterns of interaction with others contribute to our experiences of happiness and our experiences of pain and disappointment. My goal is to help you strengthen your most important relationships - including your relationship with yourself.
Because we are relational by nature, our patterns of interaction with others contribute to our experiences of happiness and our experiences of pain and disappointment. My goal is to help you strengthen your most important relationships - including your relationship with yourself.
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Karina Olivas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFTC, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031 (Online Only)
Hola and welcome! I am Karina Olivas, Owner of Vida Marriage and Family Therapy, Pllc. I would like to acknowledge what a big step it is to be seeking a therapist, and say I have been there! Our parents, families and culture provide such insight into how we behave and react in relationships including partnerships, parenting, friendships and familial relationships. The curiosity of wanting to understand why people are the way that they are started me on the journey to become a therapist.
Hola and welcome! I am Karina Olivas, Owner of Vida Marriage and Family Therapy, Pllc. I would like to acknowledge what a big step it is to be seeking a therapist, and say I have been there! Our parents, families and culture provide such insight into how we behave and react in relationships including partnerships, parenting, friendships and familial relationships. The curiosity of wanting to understand why people are the way that they are started me on the journey to become a therapist.
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Ignite Counseling Colorado PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, MAHRLR, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
If you are seeking expert care in Trauma, OCD and addictions, you have come to the right place. Everyone deserves to be seen as a whole person, appreciated for who they are and where they happen to be on the road to well being.
If you are seeking expert care in Trauma, OCD and addictions, you have come to the right place. Everyone deserves to be seen as a whole person, appreciated for who they are and where they happen to be on the road to well being.
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Rachel Rossi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
I love working with individuals across the lifespan to increase insight, mobilize strengths, and meet individuals' unique treatment goals. I specialize in particular in working with children, adolescents and families in managing and regulating difficult emotions and behaviors, improving relationships and communication, and addressing past trauma. If you have been struggling with your child's difficult emotions and behaviors, feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, or feeling like you cannot quite get through to your teen, then you have made the right choice to be here.
I love working with individuals across the lifespan to increase insight, mobilize strengths, and meet individuals' unique treatment goals. I specialize in particular in working with children, adolescents and families in managing and regulating difficult emotions and behaviors, improving relationships and communication, and addressing past trauma. If you have been struggling with your child's difficult emotions and behaviors, feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life, or feeling like you cannot quite get through to your teen, then you have made the right choice to be here.
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Clara Larsen
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFT-C
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
I see people as complete entities rather than isolated symptoms or problems. With a deep belief in the connection of mind, body, and spirit, my practice is rooted in the understanding that true healing occurs when all aspects of a person are accepted and nurtured. By collaboratively setting clear and achievable goals, I empower my clients to navigate their challenges with purpose and resilience, fostering growth and transformation. Through compassion, insight, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to guide individuals toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, and fulfillment on their journey toward emotional and mental health.
I see people as complete entities rather than isolated symptoms or problems. With a deep belief in the connection of mind, body, and spirit, my practice is rooted in the understanding that true healing occurs when all aspects of a person are accepted and nurtured. By collaboratively setting clear and achievable goals, I empower my clients to navigate their challenges with purpose and resilience, fostering growth and transformation. Through compassion, insight, and evidence-based techniques, I strive to guide individuals toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, and fulfillment on their journey toward emotional and mental health.
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Renee Madison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Hi- I offer a variety of life recovery therapies for: depression, anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addiction recovery, codependency, co-addiction, addictions, trauma recovery, sex addiction, love addiction, internet addition and relationship addiction, adoption recovery, PTSD, financial recovery, grief and loss, domestic violence, childhood abuse. I offer recovery for individuals, and couples, children and teens. I offer compassionate, supportive, interactive help. I assist you to live free from the unhealthy behaviors and gain hope in experiencing the joy of relationships and to have a life worth living.
Hi- I offer a variety of life recovery therapies for: depression, anxiety, marital issues, relationship problems, addiction recovery, codependency, co-addiction, addictions, trauma recovery, sex addiction, love addiction, internet addition and relationship addiction, adoption recovery, PTSD, financial recovery, grief and loss, domestic violence, childhood abuse. I offer recovery for individuals, and couples, children and teens. I offer compassionate, supportive, interactive help. I assist you to live free from the unhealthy behaviors and gain hope in experiencing the joy of relationships and to have a life worth living.
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Luann Pierce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80030 (Online Only)
Most of us have secrets – some from years old wounds or and trauma. Secrets can feel like a shield, protecting us from judgment and shame. In reality, the memories can weigh you down with fear, anxiety, and even depression. What if you could share your secrets with someone who listens to understand? Someone who validates your feelings and experiences without judgment? Brené Brown says the antidote to shame is empathy. Sharing your secrets can be incredibly healing. It can lead to more self-acceptance and courage. I can help you release the secrets that burden you.
Most of us have secrets – some from years old wounds or and trauma. Secrets can feel like a shield, protecting us from judgment and shame. In reality, the memories can weigh you down with fear, anxiety, and even depression. What if you could share your secrets with someone who listens to understand? Someone who validates your feelings and experiences without judgment? Brené Brown says the antidote to shame is empathy. Sharing your secrets can be incredibly healing. It can lead to more self-acceptance and courage. I can help you release the secrets that burden you.
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Jeannie Cole
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Couples and individuals bring unique challenges to counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, I respect your expertise and life experiences. I encourage openness, acceptance, and creative problem-solving when addressing mental health and relationship issues.
Couples and individuals bring unique challenges to counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, I respect your expertise and life experiences. I encourage openness, acceptance, and creative problem-solving when addressing mental health and relationship issues.
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Kelsey McKay
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFTC, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80030
I am drawn to working with individuals, couples, and families from a holistic and systemic view, as there are a multitude of considerations and complexities to take into account with each client’s distinctive story. From experience with many different treatment modalities, I use a combination of theories depending on the needs and goals of the client. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) are at the forefront of my practices, as I believe in the importance of the need for secure attachment, safety, belonging and connection.
I am drawn to working with individuals, couples, and families from a holistic and systemic view, as there are a multitude of considerations and complexities to take into account with each client’s distinctive story. From experience with many different treatment modalities, I use a combination of theories depending on the needs and goals of the client. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) are at the forefront of my practices, as I believe in the importance of the need for secure attachment, safety, belonging and connection.
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It is incredibly important to me to create a space where you can be brave and open. I know firsthand how vital it is to feel seen and accepted for who you are – and how scary it can feel. It takes courage to share ourselves with others and I’m honored to be next to you as you move courageously into that process. In our sessions, you'll find an open, creative and collaborative environment. I'm here to make space for each unique story, and to support you in finding your way through whatever challenges you're facing. I hope we can think outside the box, approaching your difficulties with creativity and courage to work towards healing.
It is incredibly important to me to create a space where you can be brave and open. I know firsthand how vital it is to feel seen and accepted for who you are – and how scary it can feel. It takes courage to share ourselves with others and I’m honored to be next to you as you move courageously into that process. In our sessions, you'll find an open, creative and collaborative environment. I'm here to make space for each unique story, and to support you in finding your way through whatever challenges you're facing. I hope we can think outside the box, approaching your difficulties with creativity and courage to work towards healing.
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Robert F Flowers III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
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I can imagine this part of the process can be quite intimidating. In fact, the road leading up to this moment could have been riddled with obstacles and barriers. Whether those obstacles are fear of what others may think, past upsets from previous set-backs, or not knowing where to turn, You can get the help you deserve. Individuals that I serve are individuals who are at different walks of life that wouldn't mind having an objective view to help them navigate through the nuances of life.
I can imagine this part of the process can be quite intimidating. In fact, the road leading up to this moment could have been riddled with obstacles and barriers. Whether those obstacles are fear of what others may think, past upsets from previous set-backs, or not knowing where to turn, You can get the help you deserve. Individuals that I serve are individuals who are at different walks of life that wouldn't mind having an objective view to help them navigate through the nuances of life.
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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.