Gottman Method Therapists in King County, WA
Additionally, I draw upon the principles of Gottman Method Couples Therapy to provide practical tools for communication, conflict resolution, and strengthening connection.
I am a systemic and attachment-based therapist that works with individuals, couples, families, and other multisystem clients. My passion lies in working with those with queer, trans, and gender non-conforming identities, as well as interests or concerns surrounding sex, intimacy, kink, and polyamorous/non-traditional relationships. I aim to create a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their identities and relationships. I recognize the unique challenges and experiences faced by individuals within marginalized communities and am committed to providing culturally competent care within my therapeutic practice.
Additionally, I draw upon the principles of Gottman Method Couples Therapy to provide practical tools for communication, conflict resolution, and strengthening connection.
I am a systemic and attachment-based therapist that works with individuals, couples, families, and other multisystem clients. My passion lies in working with those with queer, trans, and gender non-conforming identities, as well as interests or concerns surrounding sex, intimacy, kink, and polyamorous/non-traditional relationships. I aim to create a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their identities and relationships. I recognize the unique challenges and experiences faced by individuals within marginalized communities and am committed to providing culturally competent care within my therapeutic practice.
My major approaches are Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Mindfulness, CBT/DBT/ACT, and Gottman Method.
Are you struggling or stuck? Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or afraid? Do you feel sad, lonely, empty, lost, worthless, ashamed, or guilty? I am here to help you to go through your emotional pain, difficult life issues, relational issues, adjustment issues, mental health issues, or other overwhelming troubles and brokenness. I will listen and work with you to solve your issues and achieve your goals, to adjust to changes, to find yourself, and to feel connected to the world around you. I will walk with you in your journey to facilitate your healing and to grow into your full potential.
My major approaches are Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Mindfulness, CBT/DBT/ACT, and Gottman Method.
Are you struggling or stuck? Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or afraid? Do you feel sad, lonely, empty, lost, worthless, ashamed, or guilty? I am here to help you to go through your emotional pain, difficult life issues, relational issues, adjustment issues, mental health issues, or other overwhelming troubles and brokenness. I will listen and work with you to solve your issues and achieve your goals, to adjust to changes, to find yourself, and to feel connected to the world around you. I will walk with you in your journey to facilitate your healing and to grow into your full potential.
I have trained in the Gottman method for couples.
I like to work with people who are ready to get freedom from their suffering. The suffering can be coming from old traumas that are getting acted out in one's current life, or from situations that are occurring in the here and now. I want to help people who feel stuck and want to gain insight and tools to deal with the stress in their lives.
I have trained in the Gottman method for couples.
I like to work with people who are ready to get freedom from their suffering. The suffering can be coming from old traumas that are getting acted out in one's current life, or from situations that are occurring in the here and now. I want to help people who feel stuck and want to gain insight and tools to deal with the stress in their lives.
I am also a certified Level 2, Gottman Method Couples Therapist.
The therapy process takes both bravery and vulnerability. Whether you find yourself feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, struggling with negative self-talk, or interpersonal conflict, my goal is to help you find healing. I work with with individuals, couples, and families, to understand how our environment, experiences, culture, and relationships affect our thoughts and behaviors.
I am also a certified Level 2, Gottman Method Couples Therapist.
The therapy process takes both bravery and vulnerability. Whether you find yourself feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, struggling with negative self-talk, or interpersonal conflict, my goal is to help you find healing. I work with with individuals, couples, and families, to understand how our environment, experiences, culture, and relationships affect our thoughts and behaviors.
For couples work, I am level 3 trained in the Gottman method, an evidence-based approach that's scientifically proven to help couples improve communication and rebuild connection.
When times get hard, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered perspective. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges in your life by working together to make real, lasting changes for the better. My approach is at once compassionate and pragmatic, and my work with clients is never one-size-fits-all. I want to get to know who you are, what’s been working for you and what needs work. From there, we can work together to build a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals, on your timeline, with you in mind.
For couples work, I am level 3 trained in the Gottman method, an evidence-based approach that's scientifically proven to help couples improve communication and rebuild connection.
When times get hard, having someone in your corner can make all the difference. I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered perspective. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges in your life by working together to make real, lasting changes for the better. My approach is at once compassionate and pragmatic, and my work with clients is never one-size-fits-all. I want to get to know who you are, what’s been working for you and what needs work. From there, we can work together to build a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals, on your timeline, with you in mind.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Maybe you’ve been arguing a lot these days. Or perhaps you want to strengthen your relationship and learn the skills to prevent problems before they even begin. You're ready to experience new ways of connecting with each other, but aren't sure where to start. Couples therapy is a space where you and your partner can explore what a fulfilling relationship looks like for you. You're in the right place if you want to work on communicating productively, reducing conflict, increasing understanding, building trust, navigating differences, and deepening intimacy and connection.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Maybe you’ve been arguing a lot these days. Or perhaps you want to strengthen your relationship and learn the skills to prevent problems before they even begin. You're ready to experience new ways of connecting with each other, but aren't sure where to start. Couples therapy is a space where you and your partner can explore what a fulfilling relationship looks like for you. You're in the right place if you want to work on communicating productively, reducing conflict, increasing understanding, building trust, navigating differences, and deepening intimacy and connection.
Welcome! Taking the brave step to seek counseling can be overwhelming and it can also be rewarding and transformational. I strive to provide a supportive space that is open and safe for you to explore what is most important to you. I work with children, teens, parents, and individual adults. I have completed Level I Gottman Method Couples Therapy training.
Welcome! Taking the brave step to seek counseling can be overwhelming and it can also be rewarding and transformational. I strive to provide a supportive space that is open and safe for you to explore what is most important to you. I work with children, teens, parents, and individual adults. I have completed Level I Gottman Method Couples Therapy training.
Annie Yacopetti Couples Therapist
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102
Depending on my client's needs, I integrate a variety of approaches and I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, IFS, and Gottman Method.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist as well as the Co-founder at Wellness Collective Therapy Group in Seattle, Washington: www.wellnesscollectivenw.com. I specialize in treating relationship issues around communication, sex and intimacy and conflict resolution. My clients are often looking for help with emotional disconnection, job stress, self worth issues, depression and anxiety. I help clients change their emotional responses and develop tools for managing stressors and increasing joy, contentment and peace in their lives.
Depending on my client's needs, I integrate a variety of approaches and I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, IFS, and Gottman Method.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist as well as the Co-founder at Wellness Collective Therapy Group in Seattle, Washington: www.wellnesscollectivenw.com. I specialize in treating relationship issues around communication, sex and intimacy and conflict resolution. My clients are often looking for help with emotional disconnection, job stress, self worth issues, depression and anxiety. I help clients change their emotional responses and develop tools for managing stressors and increasing joy, contentment and peace in their lives.
NUhope Is a university-based community counseling clinic that provides affordable counseling services to people in our community. We offer individual therapy, Gottman Method couples therapy, family therapy, and assessments. Working with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan, we are responsive to the needs of a multicultural community. Our therapists are graduate students at Northwest U who work under the supervision of licensed therapists.
NUhope Is a university-based community counseling clinic that provides affordable counseling services to people in our community. We offer individual therapy, Gottman Method couples therapy, family therapy, and assessments. Working with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan, we are responsive to the needs of a multicultural community. Our therapists are graduate students at Northwest U who work under the supervision of licensed therapists.
I have completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and the Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) externship.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
I have completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and the Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) externship.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
I incorporate several theories and modalities into my therapeutic practice including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory.
As a therapist, I believe that building healthy and fulfilling relationships is the foundation of change in all areas of life. I work with both couples and individual clients in identifying and achieving personal and relational goals. In therapy, we will work together to understand the struggles that a couple or individual client is facing and provide helpful tools to navigate them. I am committed to creating a safe, honest, and collaborative therapeutic space with a dash of humor, where I encourage my clients to explore and challenge their negative patterns and beliefs to produce lasting changes.
I incorporate several theories and modalities into my therapeutic practice including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory.
As a therapist, I believe that building healthy and fulfilling relationships is the foundation of change in all areas of life. I work with both couples and individual clients in identifying and achieving personal and relational goals. In therapy, we will work together to understand the struggles that a couple or individual client is facing and provide helpful tools to navigate them. I am committed to creating a safe, honest, and collaborative therapeutic space with a dash of humor, where I encourage my clients to explore and challenge their negative patterns and beliefs to produce lasting changes.
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Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I am skilled in MI, CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Felt Sense Polyvagal Model and Gottman Method.
Changing your life for the better is rewarding and possible! You most likely came here looking for emotional and practical support and tools. I am here to work with you. Together, we can work on your individual wants and needs, life transitions, and social dynamics. I work with adults, teens 15+, and diverse and fluid families. My focus is mainly anxiety, depression, bipolar 1 & 2, ADHD, and PTSD/ trauma.
I am skilled in MI, CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Felt Sense Polyvagal Model and Gottman Method.
Changing your life for the better is rewarding and possible! You most likely came here looking for emotional and practical support and tools. I am here to work with you. Together, we can work on your individual wants and needs, life transitions, and social dynamics. I work with adults, teens 15+, and diverse and fluid families. My focus is mainly anxiety, depression, bipolar 1 & 2, ADHD, and PTSD/ trauma.
Laura Elizabeth Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My work is rooted in evidence-based work from the gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, & cognitive-behavioral based approaches.
Do you find yourself spending hours going in circles talking or thinking about something with no resolution, & in the end feel unheard and alone? Which then in turn perpetuates worries, the inability to trust your own thoughts, & then feeling like its better to do everything on your own. Without connection we are merely surviving & perpetuating the idea that we have to experience this life on our own. While under the surface we wonder why we feel out of control and lost.
My work is rooted in evidence-based work from the gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, & cognitive-behavioral based approaches.
Do you find yourself spending hours going in circles talking or thinking about something with no resolution, & in the end feel unheard and alone? Which then in turn perpetuates worries, the inability to trust your own thoughts, & then feeling like its better to do everything on your own. Without connection we are merely surviving & perpetuating the idea that we have to experience this life on our own. While under the surface we wonder why we feel out of control and lost.
To help couples more effectively, my work is informed by the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples.
Reaching out for help isn't easy. We're afraid people will judge us if they find out how messed up we really are. We judge ourselves for not being strong enough to fix our own problems in the first place. So we start pretending. We pretend to be happier than we are, more successful than we are, stronger than we are. We get pretty good at it too. So good in fact that the pretending parts begin to take over and the real parts start to fade away. That's where the trouble begins and where I can help.
To help couples more effectively, my work is informed by the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples.
Reaching out for help isn't easy. We're afraid people will judge us if they find out how messed up we really are. We judge ourselves for not being strong enough to fix our own problems in the first place. So we start pretending. We pretend to be happier than we are, more successful than we are, stronger than we are. We get pretty good at it too. So good in fact that the pretending parts begin to take over and the real parts start to fade away. That's where the trouble begins and where I can help.
I completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples and Individuals), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, & Gottman Method.
When you get stuck, it's wise to enlist the support of professionals. An experienced therapist can help you create secure and meaningful relationships, overcome emotional pain, find clarity and meaning, and handle stressful situations effectively. My counseling practice assists people who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and coping with difficulties. Couples work involves breaking through old, stuck patterns that create conflict and disconnection to create strong and satisfying partnerships.
I completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples and Individuals), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, & Gottman Method.
When you get stuck, it's wise to enlist the support of professionals. An experienced therapist can help you create secure and meaningful relationships, overcome emotional pain, find clarity and meaning, and handle stressful situations effectively. My counseling practice assists people who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and coping with difficulties. Couples work involves breaking through old, stuck patterns that create conflict and disconnection to create strong and satisfying partnerships.
Kristin Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As LGBTQ+ people, we build our relationships, families, and communities with intention, creativity, and resilience. Life transitions, however deeply desired, can cause us to confront unexpected challenges. My therapy practice focuses on three practice areas: Individual Therapy for the Postpartum Period; Transition to Parenthood for Parents & Partners; and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
As LGBTQ+ people, we build our relationships, families, and communities with intention, creativity, and resilience. Life transitions, however deeply desired, can cause us to confront unexpected challenges. My therapy practice focuses on three practice areas: Individual Therapy for the Postpartum Period; Transition to Parenthood for Parents & Partners; and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Lily Hilen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
As well, I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and am a Certified Bringing Baby Home Educator.
You are not alone. Maybe you're needing support in preparation for marriage, pregnancy, and baby's arrival. Or maybe these issues bring about pain and challenge, such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, or childbirth trauma. Are you feeling stuck in a relationship or your career? Has your partnership hit some bumps while facing life transitions, is parenting feeling overwhelming, or are you in the midst of a difficult chapter of life? I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to address such life issues and meet my clients where they're at. I am direct, yet compassionate and affirming.
As well, I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and am a Certified Bringing Baby Home Educator.
You are not alone. Maybe you're needing support in preparation for marriage, pregnancy, and baby's arrival. Or maybe these issues bring about pain and challenge, such as infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety/depression, or childbirth trauma. Are you feeling stuck in a relationship or your career? Has your partnership hit some bumps while facing life transitions, is parenting feeling overwhelming, or are you in the midst of a difficult chapter of life? I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to address such life issues and meet my clients where they're at. I am direct, yet compassionate and affirming.
I also use the Gottman Method.
Exclusively telehealth. My goal is to promote the growth and well-being of couples and individuals who seek therapy for the resolution of problematic symptoms or states. The therapeutic process is guided by the outcome you desire for yourself and your relationships. I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to assess strengths and recognize areas for growth. I will help you become aware of how old habits and patterns of interaction are interfering with present connections. Sessions will be geared towards building on strengths while developing new skills to help cope with current & future stressors and create positive change.
I also use the Gottman Method.
Exclusively telehealth. My goal is to promote the growth and well-being of couples and individuals who seek therapy for the resolution of problematic symptoms or states. The therapeutic process is guided by the outcome you desire for yourself and your relationships. I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to assess strengths and recognize areas for growth. I will help you become aware of how old habits and patterns of interaction are interfering with present connections. Sessions will be geared towards building on strengths while developing new skills to help cope with current & future stressors and create positive change.
Christine Joo, EdD. PLLC
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052
Waitlist for new clients
I hold level 2 certifications in EMDR, the Gottman method, and Lifespan Integration, and I am also a certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist (PRT).
Currently accepting new clients ONLY for Testing & Evaluation. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I offer therapy with compassion, warmth, genuine empathy, and unconditional acceptance. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals facing diverse challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, and more. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, with a focus on establishing trusting and empowering relationships with each client. I integrate various techniques into my practice, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, the Gottman approach, and Lifespan Integration.
I hold level 2 certifications in EMDR, the Gottman method, and Lifespan Integration, and I am also a certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist (PRT).
Currently accepting new clients ONLY for Testing & Evaluation. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I offer therapy with compassion, warmth, genuine empathy, and unconditional acceptance. Throughout my career, I have supported individuals facing diverse challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, and more. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, with a focus on establishing trusting and empowering relationships with each client. I integrate various techniques into my practice, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, the Gottman approach, and Lifespan Integration.
Nicole Firestone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
My approach is based on Emotional-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, and Polyvagal theory.
As a therapist, my goal is to help people feel understood when struggling with issues ranging from communication and connection to intimacy and sexuality. My approach is warm, interactive, and direct, guiding you on your journey toward self-awareness and fulfillment. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change and who are undergoing life transitions that impact their relationships and self-esteem. Sex therapy is a safe place to talk about intimacy issues. Some issues could be female/male low libido, mismatched desire, sexual pain problems, and anorgasmia.
My approach is based on Emotional-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, and Polyvagal theory.
As a therapist, my goal is to help people feel understood when struggling with issues ranging from communication and connection to intimacy and sexuality. My approach is warm, interactive, and direct, guiding you on your journey toward self-awareness and fulfillment. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change and who are undergoing life transitions that impact their relationships and self-esteem. Sex therapy is a safe place to talk about intimacy issues. Some issues could be female/male low libido, mismatched desire, sexual pain problems, and anorgasmia.
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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.