Gottman Method Therapists in Kenilworth, IL
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist currently accepting new clients. My areas of specialization include anxiety, identity exploration, relationship issues, loneliness, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and family trauma. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or are facing significant life changes, I am here to provide the support you need to regain your footing. I have experience working with parents and children through challenges such as coming out, transitioning, and academic difficulties. Additionally, I support new couples as they navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist currently accepting new clients. My areas of specialization include anxiety, identity exploration, relationship issues, loneliness, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and family trauma. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or are facing significant life changes, I am here to provide the support you need to regain your footing. I have experience working with parents and children through challenges such as coming out, transitioning, and academic difficulties. Additionally, I support new couples as they navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship.
Not sure if therapy is right for you? If my bio speaks to you, give me a call or check out our website. ............................ .............................. ....................... If this is your first time looking for therapy, you're looking for a new therapist, or if you haven't had a good experience in the past, I'm happy to work with you and help you connect with someone in our office. Generally speaking, I am down-to-earth and appreciate practical approaches to problem solving. While I am not currently accepting new clients, many members of our team are and we can explore your options together.
Not sure if therapy is right for you? If my bio speaks to you, give me a call or check out our website. ............................ .............................. ....................... If this is your first time looking for therapy, you're looking for a new therapist, or if you haven't had a good experience in the past, I'm happy to work with you and help you connect with someone in our office. Generally speaking, I am down-to-earth and appreciate practical approaches to problem solving. While I am not currently accepting new clients, many members of our team are and we can explore your options together.
I help people cope with distress arising from past or current situations.
Major life changes can be overwhelming. It can be particularly difficult when balancing the challenges of relationships, having a family, dealing with learning issues at school, or receiving a diagnosis.
I will work with you by developing insight into problems, assisting in change, and providing support as needed.
Starting the process of receiving help for personal issues can be difficult. Together we will pursue excellence in care and work hard to maintain uncompromising standards to meet individual goals.
I help people cope with distress arising from past or current situations.
Major life changes can be overwhelming. It can be particularly difficult when balancing the challenges of relationships, having a family, dealing with learning issues at school, or receiving a diagnosis.
I will work with you by developing insight into problems, assisting in change, and providing support as needed.
Starting the process of receiving help for personal issues can be difficult. Together we will pursue excellence in care and work hard to maintain uncompromising standards to meet individual goals.
Kristine L Howley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, ICS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kenilworth, IL 60043 (Online Only)
As a Psychotherapist Kris treats dual disorders of mental health disorders and substance use disorders with individuals, couples and families. Kris uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to fit the presenting need and addresses relationship needs in order to expedite and maintain change. Kris will typically include marital partners and family members.
As a Psychotherapist Kris treats dual disorders of mental health disorders and substance use disorders with individuals, couples and families. Kris uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to fit the presenting need and addresses relationship needs in order to expedite and maintain change. Kris will typically include marital partners and family members.
I am a Board-Certified Psychologist in Couples and Families Therapy in the area. Although my specialty is in couples, I also work with individuals on relationships, depression and anxiety. Besides providing therapy, I supervise and train other therapists to do marriage counseling. I am competent, insightful, empathic and appropriately funny. My goal is to be a "team member" with my clients firstly by helping create an environment where one can be "real".
I am a Board-Certified Psychologist in Couples and Families Therapy in the area. Although my specialty is in couples, I also work with individuals on relationships, depression and anxiety. Besides providing therapy, I supervise and train other therapists to do marriage counseling. I am competent, insightful, empathic and appropriately funny. My goal is to be a "team member" with my clients firstly by helping create an environment where one can be "real".
Sometimes life is difficult. I want to come alongside you to help you find effective strategies to navigate through the challenges you're facing. Whatever life has thrown your way, let's work together to help you find your way to better days. I have 7 years of experience as a licensed therapist. During this time I've worked with people who have trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, a background of abuse or addiction, difficulties with life transitions, adolescent, family and couple and marriage issues and a variety of other mental health concerns.
Sometimes life is difficult. I want to come alongside you to help you find effective strategies to navigate through the challenges you're facing. Whatever life has thrown your way, let's work together to help you find your way to better days. I have 7 years of experience as a licensed therapist. During this time I've worked with people who have trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, a background of abuse or addiction, difficulties with life transitions, adolescent, family and couple and marriage issues and a variety of other mental health concerns.
I began my professional career as a lawyer. Studying and practicing in the field of law helped me develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of how to navigate the practical challenges of life. However, working as a lawyer made me realize I wanted to help people on a more personal, emotional, and psychological level so they could be effective before they need a lawyer. So, at the age of 29, I quit my job as a family law attorney and went back to school to get a Ph.D. in Psychology. As a lifetime student, I am dedicated to learning. I want to learn more about you and help you get to where you want to be.
I began my professional career as a lawyer. Studying and practicing in the field of law helped me develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of how to navigate the practical challenges of life. However, working as a lawyer made me realize I wanted to help people on a more personal, emotional, and psychological level so they could be effective before they need a lawyer. So, at the age of 29, I quit my job as a family law attorney and went back to school to get a Ph.D. in Psychology. As a lifetime student, I am dedicated to learning. I want to learn more about you and help you get to where you want to be.
Lori Bushell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Change is possible and I believe you have the ability to create positive changes that will allow healing throughout your journey in life. Thoughts, emotions, and perceptions shape the way we interact with others, and in turn, how others interact with us. My approach is to create a safe, non-shaming, compassionate therapeutic environment coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. As an experienced and dedicated therapist for over 20 years, my goal is for you to learn tools and effective strategies to reach your mutually agreed upon goals in therapy.
Change is possible and I believe you have the ability to create positive changes that will allow healing throughout your journey in life. Thoughts, emotions, and perceptions shape the way we interact with others, and in turn, how others interact with us. My approach is to create a safe, non-shaming, compassionate therapeutic environment coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. As an experienced and dedicated therapist for over 20 years, my goal is for you to learn tools and effective strategies to reach your mutually agreed upon goals in therapy.
Rachel Shine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Waitlist for new clients
It can sometimes feel as if our thoughts are overtaking us, sending us down a negative or anxious spiral. In these moments, it can be difficult to think clearly, feel connected to our bodies, or even to take a deep breath. We start to panic, realizing that we are spiraling downwards, which often leads to even more panic. This negative or anxious spiral does not just live in our minds, but also impacts our everyday lives--we can experience difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, changed eating habits, or withdrawal from social activities, among other things.
It can sometimes feel as if our thoughts are overtaking us, sending us down a negative or anxious spiral. In these moments, it can be difficult to think clearly, feel connected to our bodies, or even to take a deep breath. We start to panic, realizing that we are spiraling downwards, which often leads to even more panic. This negative or anxious spiral does not just live in our minds, but also impacts our everyday lives--we can experience difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, changed eating habits, or withdrawal from social activities, among other things.
Christine Ballance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Currently Accepting New Clients. Do you feel off-balance in your life, work or relationships? You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep it all together, but it can be exhausting and you don’t feel you can do that anymore. As far as anyone can see, you have a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But inside, you never feel good enough and the voice inside your head quickly reminds you of all the ways you fall short. You're tired of always giving so much to others while you continue to place last on your list. No longer. Now is the time for change.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Do you feel off-balance in your life, work or relationships? You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep it all together, but it can be exhausting and you don’t feel you can do that anymore. As far as anyone can see, you have a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But inside, you never feel good enough and the voice inside your head quickly reminds you of all the ways you fall short. You're tired of always giving so much to others while you continue to place last on your list. No longer. Now is the time for change.
Genevieve Wolff
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Not accepting new clients
I believe that therapy is about the process of exploring the questions of being human - what makes us connected or disconnected to ourselves and others, and how we can live in a way that is authentic and meaningful. I hope to provide a supportive and challenging space for clients who are seeking to understand the issues that are holding them back from living their fullest lives. I am direct and active in session, while allowing people the space to develop their own insights.
I believe that therapy is about the process of exploring the questions of being human - what makes us connected or disconnected to ourselves and others, and how we can live in a way that is authentic and meaningful. I hope to provide a supportive and challenging space for clients who are seeking to understand the issues that are holding them back from living their fullest lives. I am direct and active in session, while allowing people the space to develop their own insights.
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I am intensively trained in the Gottman Method, an evidence based approach to couples therapy.
Whether your relationship is full of conflict or it feels like you have a more intimate relationship with your phones than with each other, I can help you to reconnect, reduce conflict, improve communication, break through longstanding negative patterns and arguments you have on repeat, strengthen your intimacy and relationship satisfaction. We'll focus on practical strategies that we know from decades of research to be effective. The majority of couples I've worked with tell me they notice positive changes in their patterns, greater awareness of their emotions and improved interactions after just 3-5 sessions.
I am intensively trained in the Gottman Method, an evidence based approach to couples therapy.
Whether your relationship is full of conflict or it feels like you have a more intimate relationship with your phones than with each other, I can help you to reconnect, reduce conflict, improve communication, break through longstanding negative patterns and arguments you have on repeat, strengthen your intimacy and relationship satisfaction. We'll focus on practical strategies that we know from decades of research to be effective. The majority of couples I've worked with tell me they notice positive changes in their patterns, greater awareness of their emotions and improved interactions after just 3-5 sessions.
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.
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.
Joseph D. Cusumano, Ph.D.
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilmette, IL 60091 (Online Only)
One specialty is providing effective marriage/couples counseling by way of the Gottman Method.
At this stage in my career, ideal clients would be those interested in working with me via the videotherapy platform outside of insurance. I have decided to transition to teletherapy for a variety of reasons, and I have found that it is a highly effective way to work with clients. It gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of when we can meet...days, evenings. $100 for a 45 minute session. My goal is to provide affordable, high quality mental health therapy to those I work with. I have a youthful and energetic personality. I am highly interactive during sessions.
One specialty is providing effective marriage/couples counseling by way of the Gottman Method.
At this stage in my career, ideal clients would be those interested in working with me via the videotherapy platform outside of insurance. I have decided to transition to teletherapy for a variety of reasons, and I have found that it is a highly effective way to work with clients. It gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of when we can meet...days, evenings. $100 for a 45 minute session. My goal is to provide affordable, high quality mental health therapy to those I work with. I have a youthful and energetic personality. I am highly interactive during sessions.
Anna Finkelshtein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmette, IL 60091
Through my 9 years of experience, I combine empathy and proven tools such Gottman method to help you whether you are looking to date or already in a relationship.
Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you feel tense and confused about how to move forward. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time tackling difficult topics such as finances, parenting or physical intimacy. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationship. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org
Through my 9 years of experience, I combine empathy and proven tools such Gottman method to help you whether you are looking to date or already in a relationship.
Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you feel tense and confused about how to move forward. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time tackling difficult topics such as finances, parenting or physical intimacy. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationship. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org
Sophia Turner | Sex Therapy + Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Wilmette, IL 60091 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to navigate having a higher or lower sexual desire than your partner? Maybe you would like to enjoy sex more than you do, but you aren’t sure where to start. If we aren’t in tune with our bodies or our pleasure, sex might feel like just another task on our never-ending to-do list. Perhaps the experience of sex become ridden with performance anxiety and you’re never quite sure if it’s going to be “successful”. You might feel shame about your own sexual behaviors, porn consumption, or masturbation habits. These are all common concerns that I help clients with.
Are you struggling to navigate having a higher or lower sexual desire than your partner? Maybe you would like to enjoy sex more than you do, but you aren’t sure where to start. If we aren’t in tune with our bodies or our pleasure, sex might feel like just another task on our never-ending to-do list. Perhaps the experience of sex become ridden with performance anxiety and you’re never quite sure if it’s going to be “successful”. You might feel shame about your own sexual behaviors, porn consumption, or masturbation habits. These are all common concerns that I help clients with.
Allison offers therapy to adults ages 18+ struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD symptoms (i.e. flashbacks, dissociation, and panic attacks), and has a special interest in complex trauma including childhood experiences that have long-lasting impacts on adulthood. Allison’s top priority as a psychotherapist is to create a trusting and equal therapeutic relationship in which clients can safely explore their past to make better sense of the present, and to ultimately experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Allison offers therapy to adults ages 18+ struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD symptoms (i.e. flashbacks, dissociation, and panic attacks), and has a special interest in complex trauma including childhood experiences that have long-lasting impacts on adulthood. Allison’s top priority as a psychotherapist is to create a trusting and equal therapeutic relationship in which clients can safely explore their past to make better sense of the present, and to ultimately experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
I am an individual and couples therapist in Skokie. I have worked extensively with adult clients suffering from anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, depression, and relationship issues. I have also worked with families in distress and children experiencing difficulties at home and in school. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and take the time to form unique, quality relationships with each and every client.
I am an individual and couples therapist in Skokie. I have worked extensively with adult clients suffering from anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, depression, and relationship issues. I have also worked with families in distress and children experiencing difficulties at home and in school. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and take the time to form unique, quality relationships with each and every client.
Center for Relationship Health @The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
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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.