Gottman Method Therapists in Chevy Chase, MD
Ginger M Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I use my laser-sharp emotional precision, my practical depth which works from the bottom while instilling tools from the top, my advanced skills in both Relational Life Therapy, the Gottman Method and group psychotherapy to mature human beings and their relationships.
I am your last stop. If life has disappointed you. If you are depleted. If you are lost. If your relationship is hopelessly leaving you unsatisfied. If your partner is complaining about your internal emotional desert. If you are one step from calling it quits or calling the lawyer. If you are out of ideas at how to make life and relationship work. If therapy has not worked for you in the past ... ... get ready. Your story can take a different turn. Give me a call and let's get started giving you the life - and the relationship - you desire and you deserve. I can help you have more and better.
I use my laser-sharp emotional precision, my practical depth which works from the bottom while instilling tools from the top, my advanced skills in both Relational Life Therapy, the Gottman Method and group psychotherapy to mature human beings and their relationships.
I am your last stop. If life has disappointed you. If you are depleted. If you are lost. If your relationship is hopelessly leaving you unsatisfied. If your partner is complaining about your internal emotional desert. If you are one step from calling it quits or calling the lawyer. If you are out of ideas at how to make life and relationship work. If therapy has not worked for you in the past ... ... get ready. Your story can take a different turn. Give me a call and let's get started giving you the life - and the relationship - you desire and you deserve. I can help you have more and better.
I employ an integrated approach to couples therapy based on the principles of The Gottman Method in which I am trained (Levels 1 and 2).
As a couples and family therapist, I’m passionate about helping couples reduce conflict, strengthen emotional connection, renew trust, improve communication and understanding, and rekindle feelings of togetherness and joy. I believe that with the right tools and guidance this can be done. The research agrees: according to the Journal of Marital and Family therapy, couples therapy positively affects 70% of couples in treatment.
I employ an integrated approach to couples therapy based on the principles of The Gottman Method in which I am trained (Levels 1 and 2).
As a couples and family therapist, I’m passionate about helping couples reduce conflict, strengthen emotional connection, renew trust, improve communication and understanding, and rekindle feelings of togetherness and joy. I believe that with the right tools and guidance this can be done. The research agrees: according to the Journal of Marital and Family therapy, couples therapy positively affects 70% of couples in treatment.
I am trained in a variety of approaches, to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Beck Institute, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and others.
Hello and welcome! Successful therapy is so often about finding the right “fit” between therapist and client. With over 25 years’ experience in providing therapy I have had time to master multiple approaches to treatment, which means that I can customize your treatment to fit your needs. I take a collaborative problem-solving approach to treatment, where we establish an alliance to facilitate beneficial therapeutic change. As a therapist I value your experiences, desires, and goals. A major focus of my therapeutic work is with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems.
I am trained in a variety of approaches, to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Beck Institute, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and others.
Hello and welcome! Successful therapy is so often about finding the right “fit” between therapist and client. With over 25 years’ experience in providing therapy I have had time to master multiple approaches to treatment, which means that I can customize your treatment to fit your needs. I take a collaborative problem-solving approach to treatment, where we establish an alliance to facilitate beneficial therapeutic change. As a therapist I value your experiences, desires, and goals. A major focus of my therapeutic work is with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems.
Dr. Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couples Workshops/Seminars
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Mary Carlough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Taking that first step towards seeking support and selecting the right therapist can be daunting. If you're looking to work with a warm, compassionate and effective therapist I welcome you to learn more about me, my therapeutic approaches and practice. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive therapeutic space in which you can share your feelings, gain insight, and learn strategies to cope with loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, failure to launch, family or work challenges. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.
Taking that first step towards seeking support and selecting the right therapist can be daunting. If you're looking to work with a warm, compassionate and effective therapist I welcome you to learn more about me, my therapeutic approaches and practice. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive therapeutic space in which you can share your feelings, gain insight, and learn strategies to cope with loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, failure to launch, family or work challenges. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.
Renu K. Aldrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. Providing therapy is a sacred calling for me, and I am honored to empower either individuals, couples, families, or groups to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach to help clients in the context of environments and identities. Together, we can grow and become the authors of our own stories. By accepting who we are and our imperfections, we increase our ability to love ourselves and connect more deeply with others.
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. Providing therapy is a sacred calling for me, and I am honored to empower either individuals, couples, families, or groups to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach to help clients in the context of environments and identities. Together, we can grow and become the authors of our own stories. By accepting who we are and our imperfections, we increase our ability to love ourselves and connect more deeply with others.
Are you a woman who puts others first, but neglects your own well-being? Do you hold yourself to extremely high standards but feel burned out as a result? Do you struggle to say no, even when it’s in your best interest? Do you feel unseen, unheard, or taken for granted? Does people-pleasing drive you to compromise your values or ignore your needs? Do you feel guilty and that you’re letting others down when you take just a little time for yourself? Have you been taught to believe that you should be able to handle life adversities without self-care? Did the women around you provide a model of self-sacrifice, but no model of self-care?
Are you a woman who puts others first, but neglects your own well-being? Do you hold yourself to extremely high standards but feel burned out as a result? Do you struggle to say no, even when it’s in your best interest? Do you feel unseen, unheard, or taken for granted? Does people-pleasing drive you to compromise your values or ignore your needs? Do you feel guilty and that you’re letting others down when you take just a little time for yourself? Have you been taught to believe that you should be able to handle life adversities without self-care? Did the women around you provide a model of self-sacrifice, but no model of self-care?
Maria Drvoshanov
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and uncertain? Is life a balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your career, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady? Does it feel like you’re working harder than ever at managing your relationships but somehow still coming up short? I get it. Life can be extremely challenging, but it shouldn’t feel like you’ll break down at any moment. That isn’t sustainable!
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and uncertain? Is life a balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your career, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady? Does it feel like you’re working harder than ever at managing your relationships but somehow still coming up short? I get it. Life can be extremely challenging, but it shouldn’t feel like you’ll break down at any moment. That isn’t sustainable!
After-school slots currently available! Hi! I am a licensed graduate therapist working under the direct supervision of Yasmin Meyers, LCSW-C, at Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC. If you're reading this, you and or a loved one may be feeling overwhelmed, struggling with difficult emotions, or seeking guidance and support. Whatever your reasons may be, know that you are not alone and that I am here for you! I use a humanistic and person-centered approach to therapy, which means that I believe in your unique qualities and strengths.
After-school slots currently available! Hi! I am a licensed graduate therapist working under the direct supervision of Yasmin Meyers, LCSW-C, at Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC. If you're reading this, you and or a loved one may be feeling overwhelmed, struggling with difficult emotions, or seeking guidance and support. Whatever your reasons may be, know that you are not alone and that I am here for you! I use a humanistic and person-centered approach to therapy, which means that I believe in your unique qualities and strengths.
Kimberly Thorner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
In my psychotherapy practice, I treat both individuals and couples and specialize in Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. I provide a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental space utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My clients benefit from a goal-oriented approach and treatment tailored to their specific needs. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and have a special interest in treating women around infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum issues. As an LCMFT, I also view client's issues within the context of their significant relationships.
In my psychotherapy practice, I treat both individuals and couples and specialize in Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. I provide a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental space utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My clients benefit from a goal-oriented approach and treatment tailored to their specific needs. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and have a special interest in treating women around infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum issues. As an LCMFT, I also view client's issues within the context of their significant relationships.
John W Cornelius
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic (AEDP), cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT).
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic (AEDP), cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT).
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/NCC, LPC, EMDR, CPCS, GA/ MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Counseling is a healthy commitment and instills courage. It is crucial to find the right fit for yourself, one who can best relate to your issues. Working for Peachford, Ridgeview, and Emory Hospitals, has allowed me to focus on trauma, persons on the spectrum, resistant depression or anxiety, ADHD, and grief. My goal is to serve as an advocate for those desiring healing, proper medical care and learning to use their own voice. Specializing in teens, college students, and adults who suffer from intrusive thoughts, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, divorce, parental alienation, and narcissist abuse.
Counseling is a healthy commitment and instills courage. It is crucial to find the right fit for yourself, one who can best relate to your issues. Working for Peachford, Ridgeview, and Emory Hospitals, has allowed me to focus on trauma, persons on the spectrum, resistant depression or anxiety, ADHD, and grief. My goal is to serve as an advocate for those desiring healing, proper medical care and learning to use their own voice. Specializing in teens, college students, and adults who suffer from intrusive thoughts, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, divorce, parental alienation, and narcissist abuse.
Stephanie Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Your feelings and experiences are valid and welcome here! I look to help clients in understanding their emotions and the role emotions play in everyday life. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed, I am here to help. If you are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence, I am here to help. I have experience working with couples navigating difficulties in their relationship, including non-monogamous relationships. If you are experiencing difficulties relating to sexuality, sexual dysfunction, or sexual identity, you have come to the right place.
Your feelings and experiences are valid and welcome here! I look to help clients in understanding their emotions and the role emotions play in everyday life. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed, I am here to help. If you are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence, I am here to help. I have experience working with couples navigating difficulties in their relationship, including non-monogamous relationships. If you are experiencing difficulties relating to sexuality, sexual dysfunction, or sexual identity, you have come to the right place.
Life may be harder than you expected. You may feel stressed, depressed, or anxious. You may be struggling with a decision. Relationships with your family are complex. You may want to improve communication with your partner. Parenting is tough. You may have suffered a loss, & you don't know why it still affects you. You may have put a dream on hold while you attended to family matters, & now you wonder if you are still capable of fulfilling that dream. You may feel you have been given gifts, but you aren't using them to their full potential.
Life may be harder than you expected. You may feel stressed, depressed, or anxious. You may be struggling with a decision. Relationships with your family are complex. You may want to improve communication with your partner. Parenting is tough. You may have suffered a loss, & you don't know why it still affects you. You may have put a dream on hold while you attended to family matters, & now you wonder if you are still capable of fulfilling that dream. You may feel you have been given gifts, but you aren't using them to their full potential.
Dolores A. Acquista
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT) & native of Bethesda, Maryland, with over 30 years experience working with individuals, families, & couples. I have training in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) & I work from that model with my client couples. I am working towards full IRT certification. I am passionate about helping couples create new connections through enhanced communication skills, & through learning how to communicate clearly & with compassion, understanding, and love.
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT) & native of Bethesda, Maryland, with over 30 years experience working with individuals, families, & couples. I have training in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) & I work from that model with my client couples. I am working towards full IRT certification. I am passionate about helping couples create new connections through enhanced communication skills, & through learning how to communicate clearly & with compassion, understanding, and love.
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
Susan Richman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
As a counseling professional, I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their personal relationships. Most clients describe trouble communicating with their partner, effectively parenting their children, managing conflicts with extended family members and navigating the turbulence of separation and divorce. It is my goal to help clients identify what is causing distress in their relationships and learn new ways of managing their difficulties. Together we will come up with realistic strategies to empower you to handle all of your relationships and overcome obstacles that are interfering with your family life.
As a counseling professional, I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their personal relationships. Most clients describe trouble communicating with their partner, effectively parenting their children, managing conflicts with extended family members and navigating the turbulence of separation and divorce. It is my goal to help clients identify what is causing distress in their relationships and learn new ways of managing their difficulties. Together we will come up with realistic strategies to empower you to handle all of your relationships and overcome obstacles that are interfering with your family life.
Molly J. McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MBA, CDM, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Lori Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, lCISWC, AASECT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
HeartWerq Lori Shapiro, LICSW Senior Clinician Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Therapist, Marriage and Couples Therapist (She/Her) Lori Shapiro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor with more than 20 years of experience. Her practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues, including couples counseling, sex therapy, relationship difficulties, sexual and gender identity support, as well as unique individual challenges. Lori has received degrees from Florida Atlantic University and Barry University (Master’s in Social Work) and also has a certification in sex therapy f
HeartWerq Lori Shapiro, LICSW Senior Clinician Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Therapist, Marriage and Couples Therapist (She/Her) Lori Shapiro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor with more than 20 years of experience. Her practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues, including couples counseling, sex therapy, relationship difficulties, sexual and gender identity support, as well as unique individual challenges. Lori has received degrees from Florida Atlantic University and Barry University (Master’s in Social Work) and also has a certification in sex therapy f
Therapy can give you a new perspective on your life, and provide the tools and insight to make positive changes. I work with adults of all ages to become more grounded and centered in a life they feel passionate about, and to find emotional balance and well-being in themselves and their relationships. Same sex couples welcome.
Therapy can give you a new perspective on your life, and provide the tools and insight to make positive changes. I work with adults of all ages to become more grounded and centered in a life they feel passionate about, and to find emotional balance and well-being in themselves and their relationships. Same sex couples welcome.
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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.