Gottman Method Therapists in College Park, MD
Sharlita Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LMSW, TFCBT
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740 (Online Only)
Now accepting new tele-therapy clients. Sharlita, is passionate about supporting individuals in overcoming childhood traumas, enhancing self-esteem, deepening relationship intimacy, setting meaningful goals, and effectively managing daily stressors.
Now accepting new tele-therapy clients. Sharlita, is passionate about supporting individuals in overcoming childhood traumas, enhancing self-esteem, deepening relationship intimacy, setting meaningful goals, and effectively managing daily stressors.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Dr. Anita Payne- Comprehensive Clinical Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
Xiaofang (Bethanie) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, but I believe it is a sign of courage and strength to seek help for lasting personal growth and for stronger relationships. My overall perspective about therapy is to show acceptance, compassion and care to all clients; to build safe, warm, trustworthy, and collaborative therapeutic relationships; to apply evidence-based and culturally-competent therapeutic concepts and skills to address clients’ specific needs; and to build upon client’s strength for change. I speak both English and Mandarin and provide immigration mental health evaluations. I am licensed in MD, D.C., and VA.
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, but I believe it is a sign of courage and strength to seek help for lasting personal growth and for stronger relationships. My overall perspective about therapy is to show acceptance, compassion and care to all clients; to build safe, warm, trustworthy, and collaborative therapeutic relationships; to apply evidence-based and culturally-competent therapeutic concepts and skills to address clients’ specific needs; and to build upon client’s strength for change. I speak both English and Mandarin and provide immigration mental health evaluations. I am licensed in MD, D.C., and VA.
Does something stand in the way of your work, love, or play? Do you simply feel "stuck"? For several years, I've had the privilege of helping others navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Together, we can work to understand your unique experiences and develop tools to better resolve struggles and mitigate setbacks.
Does something stand in the way of your work, love, or play? Do you simply feel "stuck"? For several years, I've had the privilege of helping others navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Together, we can work to understand your unique experiences and develop tools to better resolve struggles and mitigate setbacks.
Michelle Bavender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20742 (Online Only)
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.
Yuqing (Ophelia) Cen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20742 (Online Only)
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of depression, anxiety, anger or self-doubt from a trauma that keeps coming back to you? Although these emotions are overwhelming and challenging, there is hope. I can help you learn skills and strategies to cope with difficult emotions and deepen your understanding of yourself and your trauma. I welcome you to join me on the journey of self-exploration, expanded opportunities while working towards achieving inner peace and balance.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of depression, anxiety, anger or self-doubt from a trauma that keeps coming back to you? Although these emotions are overwhelming and challenging, there is hope. I can help you learn skills and strategies to cope with difficult emotions and deepen your understanding of yourself and your trauma. I welcome you to join me on the journey of self-exploration, expanded opportunities while working towards achieving inner peace and balance.
Fortitude Wellness Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20742 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! At Fortitude Wellness Collective, our mission is to provide culturally competent mental health therapy services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can feel heard and understood, and work towards achieving their mental wellness goals. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate mental health care. Together, we offer a wide range of evidence-based treatments and services to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve optimal mental health and well-being.
Accepting New Clients! At Fortitude Wellness Collective, our mission is to provide culturally competent mental health therapy services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where individuals can feel heard and understood, and work towards achieving their mental wellness goals. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate mental health care. Together, we offer a wide range of evidence-based treatments and services to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve optimal mental health and well-being.
Christina McCarthy - Counseling On Call
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20740
Hi, I’m Christina! I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity for positive change. My goal is to hold a safe and empowering space throughout your healing journey. Together we will focus on your strengths, identify unhelpful patterns, and build skills that allow you to create a life that feels authentic and sustainable.
Hi, I’m Christina! I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity for positive change. My goal is to hold a safe and empowering space throughout your healing journey. Together we will focus on your strengths, identify unhelpful patterns, and build skills that allow you to create a life that feels authentic and sustainable.
Melissa Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20742 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients — Feelings of anxiety, depression, and grief are totally normal responses in these difficult times. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients through whatever is keeping them from living their happiest lives — whether the issue is more recent or a deeper issue that has been draining someone’s energy for years (or a lifetime). I operate from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help clients develop skills and strategies to mitigate OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma/PTSD symptoms that interfere with well-being.
Accepting NEW clients — Feelings of anxiety, depression, and grief are totally normal responses in these difficult times. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients through whatever is keeping them from living their happiest lives — whether the issue is more recent or a deeper issue that has been draining someone’s energy for years (or a lifetime). I operate from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help clients develop skills and strategies to mitigate OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma/PTSD symptoms that interfere with well-being.
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Philip Baptiste
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866 (Online Only)
I’m trained in Gottman Method, Prepare-Enrich, SYMBIS, CBT, etc.
Are you sticking or stuck in your marriage? Feeling like you partnered with the wrong person? Do you struggle with relating to others at work, home or school? Do you feel like you are always living up to someone else’s standards? Do you need some clarity about past traumas that are disrupting your present and future? I can help you find answers without judgment. I can help to redirect your marriage and parent-child relationship, heal, and changing destructive behaviors. Does your marriage need a tune-up? Ask about our RSC Love Lab, a fun group session where you can laugh and learn with other couples while enriching your marriage.
I’m trained in Gottman Method, Prepare-Enrich, SYMBIS, CBT, etc.
Are you sticking or stuck in your marriage? Feeling like you partnered with the wrong person? Do you struggle with relating to others at work, home or school? Do you feel like you are always living up to someone else’s standards? Do you need some clarity about past traumas that are disrupting your present and future? I can help you find answers without judgment. I can help to redirect your marriage and parent-child relationship, heal, and changing destructive behaviors. Does your marriage need a tune-up? Ask about our RSC Love Lab, a fun group session where you can laugh and learn with other couples while enriching your marriage.
Kelly Haines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20781
I have advanced training in: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 2), Clinical Hypnosis (Level 2), Group Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision, Tao of Trauma, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2).
Welcome! I'd like to tell you, I am an in-person individual, couple, and group psychotherapist. Areas of my specialization are attachment, anxiety, codependency, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma/PTSD. My interventions are somatic, psychodynamic and IFS-informed. If we work together, I can help you (+partner) with new and different behaviors so you can develop meaningful relationships, resolve old pain & trauma, break unhelpful habits, decrease anxiety, achieve work/life balance, use confidence and assertiveness to get your needs met, as well as increase experiences of joy, pleasure, vitality, equanimity.
I have advanced training in: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 2), Clinical Hypnosis (Level 2), Group Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision, Tao of Trauma, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2).
Welcome! I'd like to tell you, I am an in-person individual, couple, and group psychotherapist. Areas of my specialization are attachment, anxiety, codependency, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma/PTSD. My interventions are somatic, psychodynamic and IFS-informed. If we work together, I can help you (+partner) with new and different behaviors so you can develop meaningful relationships, resolve old pain & trauma, break unhelpful habits, decrease anxiety, achieve work/life balance, use confidence and assertiveness to get your needs met, as well as increase experiences of joy, pleasure, vitality, equanimity.
Sarah Heller Inc.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I completed Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couple's Therapy.
My down to earth style, arising from over 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children, creates a comfortable, safe environment where together we learn to understand you. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to enable you to better cope with life's continuing challenges. I have extensive experience with individuals who are having trouble coping with depression, anxiety and trauma history. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling in their relationships. I have a certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples.
I completed Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couple's Therapy.
My down to earth style, arising from over 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children, creates a comfortable, safe environment where together we learn to understand you. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to enable you to better cope with life's continuing challenges. I have extensive experience with individuals who are having trouble coping with depression, anxiety and trauma history. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling in their relationships. I have a certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples.
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.
Primarily, I implement Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy in working with families, the Gottman Method with couples and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing with individuals.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. When thinking about the stages of change, I prefer to meet clients where they are; and am willing to work at a pace they feel comfortable with at the start of treatment. Individuals come to treatment with a myriad of goals and needs. Specific issues may be difficult to pinpoint. However, one of my goals in the overall process is to see clients who are open to changing their current dynamic or patterns, with the hope of a more favorable outcome.
Primarily, I implement Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy in working with families, the Gottman Method with couples and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing with individuals.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. When thinking about the stages of change, I prefer to meet clients where they are; and am willing to work at a pace they feel comfortable with at the start of treatment. Individuals come to treatment with a myriad of goals and needs. Specific issues may be difficult to pinpoint. However, one of my goals in the overall process is to see clients who are open to changing their current dynamic or patterns, with the hope of a more favorable outcome.
Joey Mazzaferri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
I utilize CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, Prolonged Exposure Therapy & The Gottman Method.
We sometimes feel overwhelmed, lost and alone. We can struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship/ marital issues, sexual assault, imposter syndrome, trauma and grief or loss. At times we use negative/hurtful coping strategies and develop unhealthy behavior patterns. Fortunately, sometimes we realize we are stuck and need help. My office is a shame-free zone. I provide a warm, engaged, compassionate and safe space for you to address your concerns comfortably and openly. I practice culturally informed psychotherapy using a holistic approach and am committed to normalizing the need for and benefits of therapy.
I utilize CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, Prolonged Exposure Therapy & The Gottman Method.
We sometimes feel overwhelmed, lost and alone. We can struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship/ marital issues, sexual assault, imposter syndrome, trauma and grief or loss. At times we use negative/hurtful coping strategies and develop unhealthy behavior patterns. Fortunately, sometimes we realize we are stuck and need help. My office is a shame-free zone. I provide a warm, engaged, compassionate and safe space for you to address your concerns comfortably and openly. I practice culturally informed psychotherapy using a holistic approach and am committed to normalizing the need for and benefits of therapy.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I am passionate about helping my clients improve their relationships and alleviate suffering to find meaning, purpose, and build a life worth living. I also recognize how difficult the path of seeking help and making change can be and I will provide my skills, support, and compassion to you as you navigate your journey. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, isolated, burned out, or stuck, I will work with you to get through the challenges and difficulties you face. I enjoy working with couples and individuals and specialize in several modalities to treat trauma including EMDR & Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
I am passionate about helping my clients improve their relationships and alleviate suffering to find meaning, purpose, and build a life worth living. I also recognize how difficult the path of seeking help and making change can be and I will provide my skills, support, and compassion to you as you navigate your journey. Whether you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, isolated, burned out, or stuck, I will work with you to get through the challenges and difficulties you face. I enjoy working with couples and individuals and specialize in several modalities to treat trauma including EMDR & Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
The Counseling Center of Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Gabriel Chernoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
My training includes the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Gottman Educator Certification for new parents.
Is your life a source of difficulty, are you wondering if you can manage alone? Are you struggling to make sense of your relationships in the face of ever changing responsibilities? These are some of the reasons people come to me to seek help and support. I offer therapy that addresses thoughts and feelings, coping strategies, mindfulness, and past patterns. I adjust my approach to each person individually to provide the best support possible. My goal is to create the opportunity for healing and growth for you. I work with men and women, individually and in couples therapy.
My training includes the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Gottman Educator Certification for new parents.
Is your life a source of difficulty, are you wondering if you can manage alone? Are you struggling to make sense of your relationships in the face of ever changing responsibilities? These are some of the reasons people come to me to seek help and support. I offer therapy that addresses thoughts and feelings, coping strategies, mindfulness, and past patterns. I adjust my approach to each person individually to provide the best support possible. My goal is to create the opportunity for healing and growth for you. I work with men and women, individually and in couples therapy.
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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.