Gottman Method Therapists in Glencoe, IL
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Joanna Bakowska
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Glencoe, IL 60022 (Online Only)
While working with couples, I mostly implement the Gottman Method and help couples move from gridlock to dialogue, uncover the roots of their perpetual issues, and improve their communication.
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing relationship insecurity and emotional instability, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, or trauma-related symptoms. My approach is based on the needs and strengths of each client, applying various approaches. Collaboratively, we will identify your repetitive thoughts and behaviors and find their roots. I provide genuine compassion and insight to facilitate clients’ healing and uncover their subconscious parts (blind spots) that often cause maladaptive behaviors. Clients will establish healthy behaviors and relationships and will regulate their emotions at ease.
While working with couples, I mostly implement the Gottman Method and help couples move from gridlock to dialogue, uncover the roots of their perpetual issues, and improve their communication.
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing relationship insecurity and emotional instability, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, or trauma-related symptoms. My approach is based on the needs and strengths of each client, applying various approaches. Collaboratively, we will identify your repetitive thoughts and behaviors and find their roots. I provide genuine compassion and insight to facilitate clients’ healing and uncover their subconscious parts (blind spots) that often cause maladaptive behaviors. Clients will establish healthy behaviors and relationships and will regulate their emotions at ease.
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Jen Haughey-Couples And Individual Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glencoe, IL 60022 (Online Only)
I personalize therapy to your needs and use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.
Are you feeling disconnected or misunderstood in your relationship? Or burned out and unsatisfied in your career? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and exhausted by your daily responsibilities? Maybe somewhere, along the way, you got "off-track" in your life, your relationship or your career. Perhaps you would like to understand this better and make a change. You may want help managing your stress and work/life balance. If so, I can help. Call or email me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
I personalize therapy to your needs and use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.
Are you feeling disconnected or misunderstood in your relationship? Or burned out and unsatisfied in your career? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and exhausted by your daily responsibilities? Maybe somewhere, along the way, you got "off-track" in your life, your relationship or your career. Perhaps you would like to understand this better and make a change. You may want help managing your stress and work/life balance. If so, I can help. Call or email me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
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Anxiety and stress are pervasive in our society. Whether your challenges evolve from your career, personal, or familial life, I have many techniques and strategies that can help you manifest the life you want to live. If you are ready to release fear and embrace peace, identify and remove obstacles to living your full potential, and open to making a real shift in your life - I invite you to work with me.
Anxiety and stress are pervasive in our society. Whether your challenges evolve from your career, personal, or familial life, I have many techniques and strategies that can help you manifest the life you want to live. If you are ready to release fear and embrace peace, identify and remove obstacles to living your full potential, and open to making a real shift in your life - I invite you to work with me.
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Making the decision to engage in therapy can be difficult and overwhelming. I invite adolescents, emerging adults, adults and couples to enter a confidential space where they are free to explore their experiences and emotions without judgement. My role is to assist clients in identifying the patterns that cause them to be stuck and help them develop strategies to improve confidence and engage with the important people in their lives more effectively.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be difficult and overwhelming. I invite adolescents, emerging adults, adults and couples to enter a confidential space where they are free to explore their experiences and emotions without judgement. My role is to assist clients in identifying the patterns that cause them to be stuck and help them develop strategies to improve confidence and engage with the important people in their lives more effectively.
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My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skills and personal insights that will transform how you see yourself, others, and the world.
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If you feel that you are not functioning as well as you'd like to or are not working up to your full potential, therapy can help! I use a cognitive behavioral approach, and behavior modification to help clients achieve their goals. I work with kids as young as 3 up through adults. My innovative and unconventional approach makes therapy fun and unintimidating. I work closely with schools and doctors to provide the best treatment possible.
If you feel that you are not functioning as well as you'd like to or are not working up to your full potential, therapy can help! I use a cognitive behavioral approach, and behavior modification to help clients achieve their goals. I work with kids as young as 3 up through adults. My innovative and unconventional approach makes therapy fun and unintimidating. I work closely with schools and doctors to provide the best treatment possible.
![Photo of Margie Wheelhouse, MA, LMFT, LPC, NCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27156067-b5b0-4e9e-807f-a94996d9c50e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Margie Wheelhouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glencoe, IL 60022
Hope is better when it's combined with a plan. If you're having too many fights without resolution, I can help you. I help couples figure out how to resolve stuff once and for all. Even when you're successful in most areas of life, It's hard to be happy when problems are chronically unresolved. It's even worse when the past hangs over the relationship, or you feel like room-mates. If your relationship problems are weighing down your otherwise great life, then counseling can make a big difference.
Hope is better when it's combined with a plan. If you're having too many fights without resolution, I can help you. I help couples figure out how to resolve stuff once and for all. Even when you're successful in most areas of life, It's hard to be happy when problems are chronically unresolved. It's even worse when the past hangs over the relationship, or you feel like room-mates. If your relationship problems are weighing down your otherwise great life, then counseling can make a big difference.
![Photo of Lisa Lang, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f049135-bd08-467b-92e9-0e659425da32/1/320x400.jpeg)
We all struggle sometimes. When life's challenges become too overwhelming, gathering the courage to reach out for professional help can be incredibly difficult. I am committed to providing you with a safe, supportive place where we can address the problems you are facing. I specialize in helping individuals and families gain clarity and resolution about distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We will work together to enhance insight and develop personal strengths to help you move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
We all struggle sometimes. When life's challenges become too overwhelming, gathering the courage to reach out for professional help can be incredibly difficult. I am committed to providing you with a safe, supportive place where we can address the problems you are facing. I specialize in helping individuals and families gain clarity and resolution about distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors. We will work together to enhance insight and develop personal strengths to help you move forward towards a more fulfilling life.
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I am accepting new patients at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health (CGH) in Northbrook, IL, and in private practice in Missouri and Illinois via telehealth. At CGH, I practice gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS, Esophageal disorders, and other disorders of the mind-gut axis. In private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
I am accepting new patients at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health (CGH) in Northbrook, IL, and in private practice in Missouri and Illinois via telehealth. At CGH, I practice gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS, Esophageal disorders, and other disorders of the mind-gut axis. In private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
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If you're looking for a therapist who approaches therapy from both a practical and emotional lens, we may be a good fit! I want to help you achieve your goals and offer a space to express and make sense of your experiences. I have vast experience working with the neurodivergent population, and enjoy assisting those with ADHD and Autism as they navigate relationships, life responsibilities, and transitions. I am queer-allied and body-neutral. I work with ages 13 and up.
If you're looking for a therapist who approaches therapy from both a practical and emotional lens, we may be a good fit! I want to help you achieve your goals and offer a space to express and make sense of your experiences. I have vast experience working with the neurodivergent population, and enjoy assisting those with ADHD and Autism as they navigate relationships, life responsibilities, and transitions. I am queer-allied and body-neutral. I work with ages 13 and up.
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Therapy can seem daunting, though not quite as daunting as a lifetime of emotional discomfort. Lindsey’s approach to psychotherapy is warm and collaborative, empowering her clients to achieve happiness and an unbreakable inner well-being. Trust and confidentiality allow clients to speak freely from the depths of their mind and soul while feeling truly seen, accepted, and cared for even in their darkest moments. Through a compassionate therapeutic relationship, clients work with the therapist to discover the formation of their unique personality traits, beliefs, and patterns in relationships that contribute to present-day distress.
Therapy can seem daunting, though not quite as daunting as a lifetime of emotional discomfort. Lindsey’s approach to psychotherapy is warm and collaborative, empowering her clients to achieve happiness and an unbreakable inner well-being. Trust and confidentiality allow clients to speak freely from the depths of their mind and soul while feeling truly seen, accepted, and cared for even in their darkest moments. Through a compassionate therapeutic relationship, clients work with the therapist to discover the formation of their unique personality traits, beliefs, and patterns in relationships that contribute to present-day distress.
More Therapists Nearby
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Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, life transitions and divorce, teens and adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and mood disorders. Abby also enjoys working with eating disorders, grief/loss, parenting issues, kids and family therapy. Abby's specialization in couples therapy is highlighted by her certification training as a Gottman Method Couples Therapist. This training is provided by the most highly regarded couples therapy training programs in the country. . She strives to help improve couple's relationships as well as the transition through new relationships and operations.
Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, life transitions and divorce, teens and adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and mood disorders. Abby also enjoys working with eating disorders, grief/loss, parenting issues, kids and family therapy. Abby's specialization in couples therapy is highlighted by her certification training as a Gottman Method Couples Therapist. This training is provided by the most highly regarded couples therapy training programs in the country. . She strives to help improve couple's relationships as well as the transition through new relationships and operations.
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Wendi Lev, LCSW, ACSW, CADC-Lev Counseling Chicago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093
Drawing on my training in and ability to integrate CBT, ACT, DBT, psychodynamic, the Gottman Method & EFT couples counseling, addictions, sex therapy, and coaching, I strive to relieve symptoms and build toward long-term gains promptly.
Are you the person you want to be? Are you having difficulty in your relationship or career? Do you often feel as if you are not good enough? As a man, do you avoid or deny your feelings? Are you stung by a recent breakup/divorce? Ask yourself a different question. Are you ready to feel empowered and thrive? My goal is to help you increase self-awareness & make positive lasting changes in thoughts and behavior. I provide integrated therapy and consulting customized to your unique situation, goals, personality, strengths, and history. To help you become a better version of yourself and reach your unlimited potential.
Drawing on my training in and ability to integrate CBT, ACT, DBT, psychodynamic, the Gottman Method & EFT couples counseling, addictions, sex therapy, and coaching, I strive to relieve symptoms and build toward long-term gains promptly.
Are you the person you want to be? Are you having difficulty in your relationship or career? Do you often feel as if you are not good enough? As a man, do you avoid or deny your feelings? Are you stung by a recent breakup/divorce? Ask yourself a different question. Are you ready to feel empowered and thrive? My goal is to help you increase self-awareness & make positive lasting changes in thoughts and behavior. I provide integrated therapy and consulting customized to your unique situation, goals, personality, strengths, and history. To help you become a better version of yourself and reach your unlimited potential.
![Photo of Dr. Denise Simmons Giblin, DMin, MS, LCSW, EMDR, Couples, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b8524d0-1b54-4daf-a8bf-f8f833da312c/7/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Denise Simmons Giblin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, MS, LCSW, EMDR, Couples
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093
Are you a couple recycling the same arguments? I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy so that couples discover a new dance of closeness and trust.
People come to me with problems of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I have been in practice for 28 years working with adults of all ages, and I am attuned to understanding childhood patterns that no longer work and may contribute to one's current stress. Trained in both psychodynamic understanding, as well as the newer modes of somatic intervention, I remain focused while maintaining a constancy of care and compassion. As clients and therapists, we all work with our strongest intention to create a peaceful and centered approach to ourselves and with the people most important to us.
Are you a couple recycling the same arguments? I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy so that couples discover a new dance of closeness and trust.
People come to me with problems of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I have been in practice for 28 years working with adults of all ages, and I am attuned to understanding childhood patterns that no longer work and may contribute to one's current stress. Trained in both psychodynamic understanding, as well as the newer modes of somatic intervention, I remain focused while maintaining a constancy of care and compassion. As clients and therapists, we all work with our strongest intention to create a peaceful and centered approach to ourselves and with the people most important to us.
![Photo of Stacy Koch, PEL, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6112ecee-c4bf-4df4-850d-0eb6dad630bf/1/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting New Clients!- Are you anxious or struggling with a new transition in your life? Do you struggle with binge eating or an unhealthy body image and want to build more confidence? Are you burning yourself out with no space for self-care? I am passionate about helping men and women identify their strengths and build healthy coping skills. I support both high-achieving women and new mothers develop healthy boundaries and self-care. As a perinatal mental health specialist, I treat postpartum mood disorders with anxiety and depression and support women struggling with infertility. I see both individuals and couples.
Accepting New Clients!- Are you anxious or struggling with a new transition in your life? Do you struggle with binge eating or an unhealthy body image and want to build more confidence? Are you burning yourself out with no space for self-care? I am passionate about helping men and women identify their strengths and build healthy coping skills. I support both high-achieving women and new mothers develop healthy boundaries and self-care. As a perinatal mental health specialist, I treat postpartum mood disorders with anxiety and depression and support women struggling with infertility. I see both individuals and couples.
![Photo of Sara Lewis, MS, LCPC, CCATP, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6de86f27-369b-4ab9-bafe-78cdc7adaf0e/2/320x400.jpeg)
You're not alone. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with a challenging situation or relationship, a tough transition, or a difficult decision - I’m here to help. I believe that no one should have to struggle alone and that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. I'm here to listen, support, and give valuable counsel while partnering with you to find options and solutions. I specialize in working with individuals and couples - college age through adults - dealing with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, life stressors (divorce/single parenting), and phase-of-life transitions (midlife/empty nest).
You're not alone. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with a challenging situation or relationship, a tough transition, or a difficult decision - I’m here to help. I believe that no one should have to struggle alone and that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. I'm here to listen, support, and give valuable counsel while partnering with you to find options and solutions. I specialize in working with individuals and couples - college age through adults - dealing with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, life stressors (divorce/single parenting), and phase-of-life transitions (midlife/empty nest).
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Kimberly Reevas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnetka, IL 60093 (Online Only)
With 24 years of clinical experience as a mental health therapist, I will do everything possible to make sure we address your needs. Your time here is precious, and I will do everything possible to maximize your experience. It takes a lot of strength to face relationship, mental health, depression, anger, anxiety, trauma or addictions issues. It is important that you feel safe, understood, listened to and validated during our time spent together. Whatever happened that is motivating you to seek healing and change-please know this will be a safe space for self-reflection, growth and recovery.
With 24 years of clinical experience as a mental health therapist, I will do everything possible to make sure we address your needs. Your time here is precious, and I will do everything possible to maximize your experience. It takes a lot of strength to face relationship, mental health, depression, anger, anxiety, trauma or addictions issues. It is important that you feel safe, understood, listened to and validated during our time spent together. Whatever happened that is motivating you to seek healing and change-please know this will be a safe space for self-reflection, growth and recovery.
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Biana Mavasheva
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, QMHP
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m grateful to have this opportunity to connect with you. The therapeutic process is a sacred journey. Here we can share in a safe, non-judgmental place. If we have suffered addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma we can uncover the aspects of ourselves that need healing. The quality of our lives is directly connected to the quality of our relationships - with ourselves and with others. When our relationships are suffering, everything is impacted. For that reason, in our therapy sessions we explore whatever is unfolding in your relationships and we discover how to bring awareness and skill to these crucial connections.
I’m grateful to have this opportunity to connect with you. The therapeutic process is a sacred journey. Here we can share in a safe, non-judgmental place. If we have suffered addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma we can uncover the aspects of ourselves that need healing. The quality of our lives is directly connected to the quality of our relationships - with ourselves and with others. When our relationships are suffering, everything is impacted. For that reason, in our therapy sessions we explore whatever is unfolding in your relationships and we discover how to bring awareness and skill to these crucial connections.
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Anastasia M. McCargo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Winnetka, IL 60093 (Online Only)
Everyone has a story. I want to know yours. Are you feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied in your current relationships? Find yourself doing the same things over and over, hoping somehow things will be different? I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing conflict and relationship stress and understand your desire to feel understood and accepted. I offer a compassionate, creative and solution-oriented space to explore the questions and answers that will bring you closer to creating the relationships you desire. Let's write the next chapter together. Reach out today and let's get started.
Everyone has a story. I want to know yours. Are you feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied in your current relationships? Find yourself doing the same things over and over, hoping somehow things will be different? I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing conflict and relationship stress and understand your desire to feel understood and accepted. I offer a compassionate, creative and solution-oriented space to explore the questions and answers that will bring you closer to creating the relationships you desire. Let's write the next chapter together. Reach out today and let's get started.
![Photo of Lauren Bauer, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bec129f5-8778-4083-a6d2-46dac16e3e4b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in a variety of settings such as outpatient counseling, hospice, and schools. I truly enjoy working with my clients and am passionate about what I do! I have experience working with all age groups specializing in adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have helped adults struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. I have experience working with couples dealing with a wide range of issues from infidelity, parenting, and communication.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in a variety of settings such as outpatient counseling, hospice, and schools. I truly enjoy working with my clients and am passionate about what I do! I have experience working with all age groups specializing in adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have helped adults struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. I have experience working with couples dealing with a wide range of issues from infidelity, parenting, and communication.
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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.