Gottman Method Therapists in Ponte Vedra, FL
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Julie F Mangus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
I'm trained in EMDR Levels I & II, Brainspotting Level I & II, Internal Family Systems and The Gottman Method.
I believe that WE are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us...we get to decide. I use an eclectic, integrative approach to personalize therapy to fit your needs. I view it a privilege to join with you on your journey towards healing, growth & relief from whatever struggle you are facing. I aim to balance encouragement & support with effective therapy; working to help you remove the wreckage standing in your way. Life is tough enough & sometimes we need someone to help us regain our strength & confidence, and help us get back on track.
I'm trained in EMDR Levels I & II, Brainspotting Level I & II, Internal Family Systems and The Gottman Method.
I believe that WE are in charge of the story we tell ourselves about the world around us...we get to decide. I use an eclectic, integrative approach to personalize therapy to fit your needs. I view it a privilege to join with you on your journey towards healing, growth & relief from whatever struggle you are facing. I aim to balance encouragement & support with effective therapy; working to help you remove the wreckage standing in your way. Life is tough enough & sometimes we need someone to help us regain our strength & confidence, and help us get back on track.
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Denise Grubb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 (Online Only)
I employ a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Mind-Body approaches.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in counseling couples, families, and individuals. My passion lies in guiding clients through their personal and relational challenges. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents, addressing issues related to family systems, mental health, and substance abuse.
I employ a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Mind-Body approaches.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in counseling couples, families, and individuals. My passion lies in guiding clients through their personal and relational challenges. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents, addressing issues related to family systems, mental health, and substance abuse.
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Eileen S Crawford
Mental Health Counselor, MS, MBA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Taking that first step to meet a counselor shows courage and strength, even when you might be feeling anything but that. I work hard to make sure you are comfortable in the counseling process. Together, we set therapeutic goals specific to your needs and develop a flexible treatment approach based on your strengths and resources. My work with couples uses Gottman Relationship Therapy, which has proven highly effective. Research-based, it focuses on teaching couples tools and techniques to build a fuller, happier long-term relationship. I welcome individuals, couples and families, and work with pre-teens to seniors.
Taking that first step to meet a counselor shows courage and strength, even when you might be feeling anything but that. I work hard to make sure you are comfortable in the counseling process. Together, we set therapeutic goals specific to your needs and develop a flexible treatment approach based on your strengths and resources. My work with couples uses Gottman Relationship Therapy, which has proven highly effective. Research-based, it focuses on teaching couples tools and techniques to build a fuller, happier long-term relationship. I welcome individuals, couples and families, and work with pre-teens to seniors.
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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Ponte Vedra Counseling & Wellness is a private counseling and therapy practice dedicated to the goal of helping every client reach maximal happiness and wellness in all aspects of their life. Whether it be stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, conflicts, trouble with work or school, or simply needing a confidential source for guidance, our therapists welcome the chance to help find resolutions to your problems based on current and effective treatment protocols. We see children, teens and adults, in all types of counseling - individual, couple/marital, and family.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Ponte Vedra Counseling & Wellness is a private counseling and therapy practice dedicated to the goal of helping every client reach maximal happiness and wellness in all aspects of their life. Whether it be stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, conflicts, trouble with work or school, or simply needing a confidential source for guidance, our therapists welcome the chance to help find resolutions to your problems based on current and effective treatment protocols. We see children, teens and adults, in all types of counseling - individual, couple/marital, and family.
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As a clinical psychologist, people contact me for psychotherapy when experiencing emotional pain or distress, within themselves and sometimes their relationships. This pain can feel stuck and take on a life of its own, with ways of coping that no longer seem to be working. Yet the person feels ready for a change - ready to begin a process of growth and healing. Couples approach me for relationship therapy who struggle with disconnection, miscommunication, reactivity - couples stuck in negative patterns. These couples are ready for a change, ready for greater intimacy, security and connection in their most important relationship.
As a clinical psychologist, people contact me for psychotherapy when experiencing emotional pain or distress, within themselves and sometimes their relationships. This pain can feel stuck and take on a life of its own, with ways of coping that no longer seem to be working. Yet the person feels ready for a change - ready to begin a process of growth and healing. Couples approach me for relationship therapy who struggle with disconnection, miscommunication, reactivity - couples stuck in negative patterns. These couples are ready for a change, ready for greater intimacy, security and connection in their most important relationship.
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Enlightened Way Therapy Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in guiding couples, military personnel, combat veterans, and individuals through difficult life situations. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, relational problems, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, as well as grief and loss. Serving as both therapist and coach, my approach aims to instill hope and increase motivation in order to help clients achieve their goals. Let's navigate the complexities together, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Your journey toward improved mental health and fulfilling relationships begins here.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in guiding couples, military personnel, combat veterans, and individuals through difficult life situations. I work with clients to address anxiety, depression, relational problems, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, as well as grief and loss. Serving as both therapist and coach, my approach aims to instill hope and increase motivation in order to help clients achieve their goals. Let's navigate the complexities together, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth. Your journey toward improved mental health and fulfilling relationships begins here.
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Amanda Payne
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist in Florida, and have worked in social services for over 20 years serving populations such as: at-risk youth, domestic violence survivors, couples, first responders, and veterans. In my private practice, I use mostly mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches including EMDR to treat Post Traumatic Stress, anxiety, sexual functioning, and relational problems. I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. This is an intervention that aims to help people around concerns connected to vulnerability, shame, and courage.
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Shreders and Associates, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
I believe an individualized treatment plan tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem, peer relationships, anger management, codependency, coping skills, eating disorders, grief, women’s issues, children, family conflict, gender identity, gender dysphoria, and military families. My belief is that therapy should be a positive experience of growth for each individual and I encourage clients to collaborate with me as treatment progresses.
I believe an individualized treatment plan tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem, peer relationships, anger management, codependency, coping skills, eating disorders, grief, women’s issues, children, family conflict, gender identity, gender dysphoria, and military families. My belief is that therapy should be a positive experience of growth for each individual and I encourage clients to collaborate with me as treatment progresses.
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Things look great on the outside, people think you have it all, but on the inside you are struggling. You can't sleep, you are anxious and depressed and your relationship is suffering. If the strategies that have always worked to help you hold it together aren't working anymore, I can teach you better ways of meeting your needs. By working with me, you can learn to eliminate trauma, reduce your anxiety, and overcome depression. I am a nonjudgemental therapist who works with adults who are struggling on the inside. To schedule an appointment, please send an email.
Things look great on the outside, people think you have it all, but on the inside you are struggling. You can't sleep, you are anxious and depressed and your relationship is suffering. If the strategies that have always worked to help you hold it together aren't working anymore, I can teach you better ways of meeting your needs. By working with me, you can learn to eliminate trauma, reduce your anxiety, and overcome depression. I am a nonjudgemental therapist who works with adults who are struggling on the inside. To schedule an appointment, please send an email.
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Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
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Do you feel as if you can't do it alone? Feel trapped and as if there's nowhere to turn? Perhaps you worry all the time and never seem to find solutions to your problems or your feelings are affecting your sleep, eating, job and relationships. Have you tried to change, but things aren't getting better? If this sounds like you, it is time to get help! Together we will work to find the solutions.
Do you feel as if you can't do it alone? Feel trapped and as if there's nowhere to turn? Perhaps you worry all the time and never seem to find solutions to your problems or your feelings are affecting your sleep, eating, job and relationships. Have you tried to change, but things aren't getting better? If this sounds like you, it is time to get help! Together we will work to find the solutions.
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Mishele L. Hart, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (Online Only)
My ideal client is one that is looking to aligning with their strengths to heal their past or present concerns. I pride myself on developing a comfortable, safe environment for you to explore, accept and grow in. No judgement and at your pace. I have worked with kids and teens for over 30 years as well as adults and seniors. I enjoy helping people with any of life's struggles.
My ideal client is one that is looking to aligning with their strengths to heal their past or present concerns. I pride myself on developing a comfortable, safe environment for you to explore, accept and grow in. No judgement and at your pace. I have worked with kids and teens for over 30 years as well as adults and seniors. I enjoy helping people with any of life's struggles.
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Gabrielle Latorre
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Waitlist for new clients
Bad habits do not form from fully bad intentions. I believe that most people do the best that they can with what they have available to them at the time. As a result, I often see people stuck in self-destructive or harmful patterns that they themselves don't know how they got there. Change begins when we start to have the feeling that these old patterns and ways of being are no longer working for us in the way that they used to. The feeling that something has to change, and maybe feeling lost or defeated in how to make a meaningful change, may have been what lead you here.
Bad habits do not form from fully bad intentions. I believe that most people do the best that they can with what they have available to them at the time. As a result, I often see people stuck in self-destructive or harmful patterns that they themselves don't know how they got there. Change begins when we start to have the feeling that these old patterns and ways of being are no longer working for us in the way that they used to. The feeling that something has to change, and maybe feeling lost or defeated in how to make a meaningful change, may have been what lead you here.
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Jax Beach Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Welcome. I'm Melissa Dionne, and my specialty is treating children, teens, couples, and families. While every client is unique, the challenges couples and families face are often similar: from parenting a toddler or a teen (all separate challenges), the day-to-day stressors, school issues, depression, anxiety, infidelity, or contemplating divorce to name just a few. My approach is holistic while utilizing research-based techniques. Remember the decision to enter therapy shows strength. It empowers you to make choices, to find peace and happiness in your life. To learn more visit my website: jaxbchcounseling.com.
Welcome. I'm Melissa Dionne, and my specialty is treating children, teens, couples, and families. While every client is unique, the challenges couples and families face are often similar: from parenting a toddler or a teen (all separate challenges), the day-to-day stressors, school issues, depression, anxiety, infidelity, or contemplating divorce to name just a few. My approach is holistic while utilizing research-based techniques. Remember the decision to enter therapy shows strength. It empowers you to make choices, to find peace and happiness in your life. To learn more visit my website: jaxbchcounseling.com.
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I believe in providing a supportive and accepting environment to allow you to feel comfortable sharing your life story. There are many obstacles that will be confronted in one’s life, but I believe the paradigms with which we view these from can be transformative in how they impact our life. I will assist you to identify your strengths, coping skills, and reflect on patterns, to help you grow further in your journey for wellness.
I believe in providing a supportive and accepting environment to allow you to feel comfortable sharing your life story. There are many obstacles that will be confronted in one’s life, but I believe the paradigms with which we view these from can be transformative in how they impact our life. I will assist you to identify your strengths, coping skills, and reflect on patterns, to help you grow further in your journey for wellness.
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Do you struggle with worry, anxiety, indecisiveness, or overthinking? Have you ever felt not good enough? Do you have difficulty in saying no? Are you experiencing low- self-esteem? Are you overwhelmed with unresolved issues? If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, past or present traumatic events in your life, I can help. I also work with couples who are constantly fighting, can't find a way to communicate well, or are trying to recover from infidelity. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 8 years of experience in the field and the owner of Personal Development Therapy.
Do you struggle with worry, anxiety, indecisiveness, or overthinking? Have you ever felt not good enough? Do you have difficulty in saying no? Are you experiencing low- self-esteem? Are you overwhelmed with unresolved issues? If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, past or present traumatic events in your life, I can help. I also work with couples who are constantly fighting, can't find a way to communicate well, or are trying to recover from infidelity. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 8 years of experience in the field and the owner of Personal Development Therapy.
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Palms Therapy Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
With a team of therapists trained in specific client specialties and different modalities, Palms Therapy Group, LLC, strives to match the client to the right therapist- not a one size fits all concept. We are a client centered, caring environment that wants to see results with our clients. Erika Weaver, LCSW, specializes in trauma, providing EMDR and NARM. Erika provides an environment that places importance on self-love. Erika is also a LGBTQ+ aligned therapist. Jessi Holesko, LMFT specializes in marriage and family therapy. She provides a strengths based future forward approach.
With a team of therapists trained in specific client specialties and different modalities, Palms Therapy Group, LLC, strives to match the client to the right therapist- not a one size fits all concept. We are a client centered, caring environment that wants to see results with our clients. Erika Weaver, LCSW, specializes in trauma, providing EMDR and NARM. Erika provides an environment that places importance on self-love. Erika is also a LGBTQ+ aligned therapist. Jessi Holesko, LMFT specializes in marriage and family therapy. She provides a strengths based future forward approach.
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Beenen Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
At Beenen Therapy Group, our tailored support, using diverse modalities like psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, Gottman Method, DBT, and ERP, specializes in trauma healing, emotional regulation, relationship improvement, and parenting guidance.
Beenen Therapy Group in Jacksonville Beach serves diverse clients – adolescents, adults, couples, and families tackling trauma, codependency, grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, parenting, and relationship issues. Motivated by transformative healing, they appreciate our therapists' eclectic approach, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, Gottman Method, DBT, ERP, and more. Committed to personal growth, clients seek tailored and holistic interventions, valuing a practice prioritizing comprehensive, effective methods for lasting positive change.
At Beenen Therapy Group, our tailored support, using diverse modalities like psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, Gottman Method, DBT, and ERP, specializes in trauma healing, emotional regulation, relationship improvement, and parenting guidance.
Beenen Therapy Group in Jacksonville Beach serves diverse clients – adolescents, adults, couples, and families tackling trauma, codependency, grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, parenting, and relationship issues. Motivated by transformative healing, they appreciate our therapists' eclectic approach, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, Gottman Method, DBT, ERP, and more. Committed to personal growth, clients seek tailored and holistic interventions, valuing a practice prioritizing comprehensive, effective methods for lasting positive change.
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Jacqueline Frey Therapy and Life Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CLC
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Live The Life YOU Love! It may sound cliché, but my goal for everyone of my clients is for you to be the architect of your own life. A lot of us fall into our lives or we wake up one day and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well I am here to help you live with intention, that includes making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dream or even get out of your own head. A lot of times we may have some obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns or unhealthy relationships. That is where I come in, as a therapist it is my job to help you move past those obstacles and reach your goals.
Live The Life YOU Love! It may sound cliché, but my goal for everyone of my clients is for you to be the architect of your own life. A lot of us fall into our lives or we wake up one day and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well I am here to help you live with intention, that includes making conscious choices to propel your life, go after your dream or even get out of your own head. A lot of times we may have some obstacles such as past trauma, negative thought patterns or unhealthy relationships. That is where I come in, as a therapist it is my job to help you move past those obstacles and reach your goals.
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Forensic & Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Relationship & Addiction Expert, licensed in FL, TX, NM. Offering virtual services but will travel for specialized face-to-face extended services. When you make the decision to change, finding a competent professional with the right training & experience matters. I work with patients & couples seeking significant lifestyle changes. I will be with you each step of the way, providing you with the highest quality of care. Featured on TikTok & Instagram at dr.justindarienzo, TLC's My Strange Addiction, Lifetime's Killer Kids, ID's Twisted Sister, & Oprah's TD Jakes's Show.
Forensic & Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Relationship & Addiction Expert, licensed in FL, TX, NM. Offering virtual services but will travel for specialized face-to-face extended services. When you make the decision to change, finding a competent professional with the right training & experience matters. I work with patients & couples seeking significant lifestyle changes. I will be with you each step of the way, providing you with the highest quality of care. Featured on TikTok & Instagram at dr.justindarienzo, TLC's My Strange Addiction, Lifetime's Killer Kids, ID's Twisted Sister, & Oprah's TD Jakes's Show.
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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.