Gottman Method Therapists in Northbrook, IL
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Life can be wonderful, but it can also be messy, demanding, stressful and overwhelming at times. Julia’s work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is about helping others develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives. She works from an integrative framework which encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Strengths-Based perspectives. She focuses on helping each client learn new tools to thrive and feel empowered to build upon their own unique strengths in order to reach their goals for a happy and healthy present and future.
Life can be wonderful, but it can also be messy, demanding, stressful and overwhelming at times. Julia’s work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is about helping others develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives. She works from an integrative framework which encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Strengths-Based perspectives. She focuses on helping each client learn new tools to thrive and feel empowered to build upon their own unique strengths in order to reach their goals for a happy and healthy present and future.
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Nancy Shertok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
Treatment methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and The Gottman Method are used for individual and couples therapy.
Are you struggling personally or professionally? Let's work together to resolve conflict, build on your strengths, improve communication and create meaningful connections. I have over 30 years of experience in private practice.
Treatment methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and The Gottman Method are used for individual and couples therapy.
Are you struggling personally or professionally? Let's work together to resolve conflict, build on your strengths, improve communication and create meaningful connections. I have over 30 years of experience in private practice.
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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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I also have experience using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method which I often apply when working with couples.
I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.
I also have experience using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method which I often apply when working with couples.
I like to work with individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds. I enjoy working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship conflicts. Whether it be struggling with things at work, home, or other parts of your life, my hope is to be able to come alongside and empower individuals to utilize your strengths and resources. While there are several different methods of therapy, I believe in using an integrative approach by applying empirically supported treatment best suited for your needs.
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Xinzhu Yu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60065 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I employ strength-based, systemic, and relational approaches in therapy and utilize an integrative model of psychodynamic, narrative, CBT, ACT, ERP, DBT, IFS, ADHD management, Gottman Method, and trauma-informed care.
I work with individual adults and couples and am passionate about serving marginalized communities through a social justice advocacy lens. As a former “parachute kid” who started living abroad on my own as a teenager, I understand the complications of establishing one’s cultural identity while struggling to find meaning or belonging. I have experience working in different mental health settings with varying levels of needs, ranging from stress, trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy, identity development, racial and cultural issues, neurodivergent issues, to suicidal ideation and/or past attempts.
I employ strength-based, systemic, and relational approaches in therapy and utilize an integrative model of psychodynamic, narrative, CBT, ACT, ERP, DBT, IFS, ADHD management, Gottman Method, and trauma-informed care.
I work with individual adults and couples and am passionate about serving marginalized communities through a social justice advocacy lens. As a former “parachute kid” who started living abroad on my own as a teenager, I understand the complications of establishing one’s cultural identity while struggling to find meaning or belonging. I have experience working in different mental health settings with varying levels of needs, ranging from stress, trauma, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy, identity development, racial and cultural issues, neurodivergent issues, to suicidal ideation and/or past attempts.
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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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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.
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Hi my name is Peter Ellew and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in individual and couples therapy in which I help the individual or individuals reach their desired goals.
Hi my name is Peter Ellew and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in individual and couples therapy in which I help the individual or individuals reach their desired goals.
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What would it be like to feel more connected to the truth of who you are? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide counseling for adults & late teens struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty with trust & connection, low self-worth, divorce & parenting. I provide a safe & compassionate environment for exploring whatever is causing feelings of limitation. I believe that everyone is unique--each with special gifts & purpose. You deserve to be the best you. Life throws us bumps and we can become out-of-balance. Our protective system may break down leaving us feeling overwhelmed, worried or other painful feelings.
What would it be like to feel more connected to the truth of who you are? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide counseling for adults & late teens struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty with trust & connection, low self-worth, divorce & parenting. I provide a safe & compassionate environment for exploring whatever is causing feelings of limitation. I believe that everyone is unique--each with special gifts & purpose. You deserve to be the best you. Life throws us bumps and we can become out-of-balance. Our protective system may break down leaving us feeling overwhelmed, worried or other painful feelings.
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Daniel R Rizzardini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, MBA, LCPC, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
In my practice I specialize in relational therapy for couples, families, business partners and adult males. Couples relationships are comprised of two elements, companionship and intimacy. Whenever there are difficulties in either area, the benefits of the relationship suffer. This might be from recurrent communication issues, infidelity, sexual problems, finances, etc. Deepening the connection of companionship with the joy of intimacy will create the space for lifelong, transformative partnering.
In my practice I specialize in relational therapy for couples, families, business partners and adult males. Couples relationships are comprised of two elements, companionship and intimacy. Whenever there are difficulties in either area, the benefits of the relationship suffer. This might be from recurrent communication issues, infidelity, sexual problems, finances, etc. Deepening the connection of companionship with the joy of intimacy will create the space for lifelong, transformative partnering.
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Lauren Miceli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
As a couple and family therapist, I have had the privilege of listening to clients' stories and witnessing change happen in the room. I believe people possess inherent strengths that give them the ability to successfully overcome their toughest struggles. I also recognize the strength and courage it takes to reach out for help; that's why I work from a collaborative and strength-based approach. I see couples, individuals, and families for a wide range of concerns and I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I utilize empirically supported treatment methods, tailored to the needs of each client, in order to identify solutions and achieve your goals.
As a couple and family therapist, I have had the privilege of listening to clients' stories and witnessing change happen in the room. I believe people possess inherent strengths that give them the ability to successfully overcome their toughest struggles. I also recognize the strength and courage it takes to reach out for help; that's why I work from a collaborative and strength-based approach. I see couples, individuals, and families for a wide range of concerns and I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I utilize empirically supported treatment methods, tailored to the needs of each client, in order to identify solutions and achieve your goals.
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Beginning therapy is a huge step for all clients, and I respect that it requires both trust and a leap of faith to ask for support. When I sit with people, I feel grateful for the opportunity to help them feel connected, understood, and heard. I work with my clients using active listening and interactive feedback to help them meet their goals and needs, and to understand their personal challenges. I guide adults, couples, and teens through the process with warmth and humor, but also with a seriousness that helps keep our work on track.
Beginning therapy is a huge step for all clients, and I respect that it requires both trust and a leap of faith to ask for support. When I sit with people, I feel grateful for the opportunity to help them feel connected, understood, and heard. I work with my clients using active listening and interactive feedback to help them meet their goals and needs, and to understand their personal challenges. I guide adults, couples, and teens through the process with warmth and humor, but also with a seriousness that helps keep our work on track.
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Courtney Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
You deserve to be loud, messy, sensitive and angry- and loved exactly for who you are. You’ve gotten used to living with your anxiety, but it’s a struggle. Things are hectic and your mind just never stops. If you’re waiting for the world to slow down, you may be waiting for a while. I know what it’s like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to power through, to live on auto-pilot. To ignore long-held family stories that influence how you show up in the world, to criticize yourself so harshly. Together in therapy, we can begin by helping you slow down enough and get curious about what's next.
You deserve to be loud, messy, sensitive and angry- and loved exactly for who you are. You’ve gotten used to living with your anxiety, but it’s a struggle. Things are hectic and your mind just never stops. If you’re waiting for the world to slow down, you may be waiting for a while. I know what it’s like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to power through, to live on auto-pilot. To ignore long-held family stories that influence how you show up in the world, to criticize yourself so harshly. Together in therapy, we can begin by helping you slow down enough and get curious about what's next.
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Pain and hardship are a universal and inescapable part of life. However, confronting our challenges and fears can provide the opportunity for self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation. I deeply respect the strength and courage required to seek counseling and believe that developing a trusting, authentic relationship with my clients creates the foundation of therapy. I endeavor to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which I help clients harness strengths, build new skills, and create a path for personal growth and insight.
Pain and hardship are a universal and inescapable part of life. However, confronting our challenges and fears can provide the opportunity for self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation. I deeply respect the strength and courage required to seek counseling and believe that developing a trusting, authentic relationship with my clients creates the foundation of therapy. I endeavor to create a safe, non-judgmental space in which I help clients harness strengths, build new skills, and create a path for personal growth and insight.
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North Shore Family Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
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Catherine Frederickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Catherine! I am a relationship therapist who is passionate about helping you improve your connections with the ones you love, as well as the relationship you have with yourself. I have experience in both private practice and hospital-based mental health care throughout my career. I love working individuals looking to take control of their lives again. And premarital couples who want to understand themselves and each other on a deeper level and feel confident going into their marriage. I also have specialized training in working with pregnant and post partum women and families in any stage of the journey to parenthood.
Hi! I'm Catherine! I am a relationship therapist who is passionate about helping you improve your connections with the ones you love, as well as the relationship you have with yourself. I have experience in both private practice and hospital-based mental health care throughout my career. I love working individuals looking to take control of their lives again. And premarital couples who want to understand themselves and each other on a deeper level and feel confident going into their marriage. I also have specialized training in working with pregnant and post partum women and families in any stage of the journey to parenthood.
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James E. 'jed' Foster Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
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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I’m glad that you are taking the first step on your path to finding the right therapist. It’s important to find a genuine connection so you can make lasting changes. You don’t have to do this alone. I am here to help when you’re feeling stuck and in need of someone who has expertise and can help.
I’m glad that you are taking the first step on your path to finding the right therapist. It’s important to find a genuine connection so you can make lasting changes. You don’t have to do this alone. I am here to help when you’re feeling stuck and in need of someone who has expertise and can help.
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I know starting this process can be daunting and takes courage. I am here to support you and take things one step at a time. Trust, sensitivity, empowerment, and empathy are at the core of my practice so that each client may feel completely safe in their most challenging and vulnerable moments. I believe everyone has the ability to change and grow. I help clients learn healthy coping skills, restructure negative thinking, build confidence within themselves and their relationships, and feel empowered and balanced in their lives.
I know starting this process can be daunting and takes courage. I am here to support you and take things one step at a time. Trust, sensitivity, empowerment, and empathy are at the core of my practice so that each client may feel completely safe in their most challenging and vulnerable moments. I believe everyone has the ability to change and grow. I help clients learn healthy coping skills, restructure negative thinking, build confidence within themselves and their relationships, and feel empowered and balanced in their lives.
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Lindsay Rowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, having relational conflict, experiencing low self-esteem or going through life transitions? I am passionate and skilled in working with adults, college students, parents, families and couples. I strive to empower my clients by helping them create positive change in their lives through healing, self-awareness and finding balance in a safe and comfortable therapeutic space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, having relational conflict, experiencing low self-esteem or going through life transitions? I am passionate and skilled in working with adults, college students, parents, families and couples. I strive to empower my clients by helping them create positive change in their lives through healing, self-awareness and finding balance in a safe and comfortable therapeutic space.
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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.