Gottman Method Therapists in Darnestown, MD
I have 10+ years of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, substance use issues, and relationship challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach by focusing on the way past experiences cause problems in the present. I use a combination of open discussion and focused goal-setting to help those I work with achieve mental wellness. I use EMDR Therapy to help resolve past problems that lead to overwhelming emotions and reduce persistent negative feelings about yourself. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients learn mindfulness skills and relationship skills to enjoy more of life.
I have 10+ years of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, substance use issues, and relationship challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach by focusing on the way past experiences cause problems in the present. I use a combination of open discussion and focused goal-setting to help those I work with achieve mental wellness. I use EMDR Therapy to help resolve past problems that lead to overwhelming emotions and reduce persistent negative feelings about yourself. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients learn mindfulness skills and relationship skills to enjoy more of life.
Bridget Dunkel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, past traumatic experiences, and life transitions can impact your well-being significantly, especially if you don't believe that you can navigate these difficulties alone. We can work together to discover what will help you thrive in your life and cope with challenges that come your way. As a therapist, I have worked with clients who were faced with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, ADHD, life transitions, and more. I take a collaborative, understanding, and solution-oriented approach.
Mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, past traumatic experiences, and life transitions can impact your well-being significantly, especially if you don't believe that you can navigate these difficulties alone. We can work together to discover what will help you thrive in your life and cope with challenges that come your way. As a therapist, I have worked with clients who were faced with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, ADHD, life transitions, and more. I take a collaborative, understanding, and solution-oriented approach.
Sarah Campbell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Do you feel out of balance or stuck in your life? Do worries and self-doubt bring you down? Do you feel like you are not your best self anymore? I am here to meet you wherever you are in your journey, to provide support in a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, & to remind you of your inner strength. Through a mixture of therapy approaches including but not limited to: CBT; Client-Centered; Trauma-informed and DBT, I believe that I can help you to discover traumas & limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and move you to a place of self-acceptance, healing, action, and empowerment.
Do you feel out of balance or stuck in your life? Do worries and self-doubt bring you down? Do you feel like you are not your best self anymore? I am here to meet you wherever you are in your journey, to provide support in a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, & to remind you of your inner strength. Through a mixture of therapy approaches including but not limited to: CBT; Client-Centered; Trauma-informed and DBT, I believe that I can help you to discover traumas & limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and move you to a place of self-acceptance, healing, action, and empowerment.
Kelini Coker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20878 (Online Only)
My name is Kelini Coker and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Maryland and Virginia. I work with mostly adults and couples. I typically work with people impacted by life transitions, narcissistic partner/parental abuse, as well as 1st/2nd generation immigrants in navigating cultural and societal pressures. I wanted to be a therapist because I felt there was a need in my community. I wanted to be a safe and familiar space that dispels the idea that we should keep our worries and "problems" to ourselves.
My name is Kelini Coker and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Maryland and Virginia. I work with mostly adults and couples. I typically work with people impacted by life transitions, narcissistic partner/parental abuse, as well as 1st/2nd generation immigrants in navigating cultural and societal pressures. I wanted to be a therapist because I felt there was a need in my community. I wanted to be a safe and familiar space that dispels the idea that we should keep our worries and "problems" to ourselves.
Hello! My name is Laura Brito and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I love working with non-monogamous and queer-identifying individuals and relationships. My approach is sex-positive, affirming, and supportive. My therapeutic approach is compassion-centered, gentle, and warm. I most align with person and compassion-centered approach. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space, to be a sounding board, and collaborate with you to find solutions that may ease the distress you are holding.
Hello! My name is Laura Brito and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I love working with non-monogamous and queer-identifying individuals and relationships. My approach is sex-positive, affirming, and supportive. My therapeutic approach is compassion-centered, gentle, and warm. I most align with person and compassion-centered approach. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space, to be a sounding board, and collaborate with you to find solutions that may ease the distress you are holding.
Denetra Gary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Denetra. I am a Christian-based therapist and use my therapeutic counseling abilities, skills, knowledge, and insights to guide you toward wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity. I am hopeful and eager to help you reach your goals. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy. I focus on helping you replace the lies you believe with the truth. I also use a strength-based and solution-focused approach to guide you toward emotional healing.
Hello! I'm Denetra. I am a Christian-based therapist and use my therapeutic counseling abilities, skills, knowledge, and insights to guide you toward wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity. I am hopeful and eager to help you reach your goals. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy. I focus on helping you replace the lies you believe with the truth. I also use a strength-based and solution-focused approach to guide you toward emotional healing.
Gabrielle Barrington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Darnestown, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Gabrielle ("Ms. Gabby") is a Christian licensed psychotherapist committed to treating kids, teens, young adults and families of all faiths and backgrounds. Her clinical interests lie in treating anxiety, depression, managing difficult life transitions, interpersonal and relationship issues, and addressing life skills. Ms. Gabby tailors the treatment plan to fit each client's unique strengths and needs. One of her favorite things to do is bake lemon pound cake (and eat it)! Similarly, she loves breaking down mental health concepts into bite-sized morsels. Ms. Gabby is skilled at being both personable and straightforward.
Gabrielle ("Ms. Gabby") is a Christian licensed psychotherapist committed to treating kids, teens, young adults and families of all faiths and backgrounds. Her clinical interests lie in treating anxiety, depression, managing difficult life transitions, interpersonal and relationship issues, and addressing life skills. Ms. Gabby tailors the treatment plan to fit each client's unique strengths and needs. One of her favorite things to do is bake lemon pound cake (and eat it)! Similarly, she loves breaking down mental health concepts into bite-sized morsels. Ms. Gabby is skilled at being both personable and straightforward.
Welcome! I am so glad you're here. A safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment is key to bringing about the change clients are seeking in their lives and in their relationships. Creating that kind of environment in counseling is my primary goal. Additionally, I bring a breadth of training and experience that allows me to utilize a blend of approaches to counseling dealing with a wide range of concerns. My approach is eclectic—tailored to each client's unique needs. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a helpful counseling experience. As such, I am actively engaged with clients and believe st
Welcome! I am so glad you're here. A safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment is key to bringing about the change clients are seeking in their lives and in their relationships. Creating that kind of environment in counseling is my primary goal. Additionally, I bring a breadth of training and experience that allows me to utilize a blend of approaches to counseling dealing with a wide range of concerns. My approach is eclectic—tailored to each client's unique needs. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a helpful counseling experience. As such, I am actively engaged with clients and believe st
I enjoy working directly with people to allow a deeper connection on a personal level whether you're new to therapy or not. I actively engage honestly and authentically in the counseling and healing process, exploring and addressing issues directly as they arise. I allow time for deeper understanding to take place as the counseling process unfolds. I have been a successful clinical social work therapist for many years, working with a wide range of both hearing and deaf people (I sign fluently) on individual, children, youth, couple, and family issues.
I enjoy working directly with people to allow a deeper connection on a personal level whether you're new to therapy or not. I actively engage honestly and authentically in the counseling and healing process, exploring and addressing issues directly as they arise. I allow time for deeper understanding to take place as the counseling process unfolds. I have been a successful clinical social work therapist for many years, working with a wide range of both hearing and deaf people (I sign fluently) on individual, children, youth, couple, and family issues.
I have 10+ years of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, substance issues, and relationship challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach by focusing on the way past experiences cause problems in the present. I use a combination of open discussion and focused goal-setting to help those I work with achieve mental wellness. I use EMDR Therapy to help resolve past problems that lead to overwhelming emotions and reduce persistent negative feelings about yourself.
I have 10+ years of experience helping people with trauma, anxiety, substance issues, and relationship challenges. I take a trauma-informed approach by focusing on the way past experiences cause problems in the present. I use a combination of open discussion and focused goal-setting to help those I work with achieve mental wellness. I use EMDR Therapy to help resolve past problems that lead to overwhelming emotions and reduce persistent negative feelings about yourself.
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I also use the Gottman Method and EFT to work with couples.
Book online www.edenwellnesspsychology.com Is it difficult to communicate with your partner? Do you feel like you are drifting apart from each other and don’t enjoy spending time together like you used to? Are you coping with emotional or physical trauma? I help individuals and couples who are facing challenges in their relationships, struggling with mood or anxiety issues, coping with trauma, or managing the symptoms and effects of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) so that they can lead happier and more satisfying lives. I also provide required psychological assessments for those seeking bariatric surgery procedures.
I also use the Gottman Method and EFT to work with couples.
Book online www.edenwellnesspsychology.com Is it difficult to communicate with your partner? Do you feel like you are drifting apart from each other and don’t enjoy spending time together like you used to? Are you coping with emotional or physical trauma? I help individuals and couples who are facing challenges in their relationships, struggling with mood or anxiety issues, coping with trauma, or managing the symptoms and effects of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) so that they can lead happier and more satisfying lives. I also provide required psychological assessments for those seeking bariatric surgery procedures.
I am a Certified Trauma Professional and a Certified Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Counselor.
Limited daytime spots open! Accepting Clients for In Person (or virtual) Therapy in Hagerstown MD! Hello, my name is Kimberly and I am a mental health therapist who is committed to helping clients learn how to overcome obstacles and become the hero of their own story. I am looking forward to helping you discover your most authentic self. Let’s partner together to help you find the healing you deserve!
I am a Certified Trauma Professional and a Certified Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Counselor.
Limited daytime spots open! Accepting Clients for In Person (or virtual) Therapy in Hagerstown MD! Hello, my name is Kimberly and I am a mental health therapist who is committed to helping clients learn how to overcome obstacles and become the hero of their own story. I am looking forward to helping you discover your most authentic self. Let’s partner together to help you find the healing you deserve!
Zachary Berman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Zack Berman believes that great therapeutic outcomes start with a strong therapeutic alliance. His style is warm and candid, inviting clients into an environment where they can be authentically themselves. Zack offers his clients an affirming, improvisational space in which they can feel safe to express uncomfortable truths and begin to play with new solutions. He often collaborates with clients on impromptu experiential exercises, utilizing a strengths-based stance to empower them to reach their goals.
Zack Berman believes that great therapeutic outcomes start with a strong therapeutic alliance. His style is warm and candid, inviting clients into an environment where they can be authentically themselves. Zack offers his clients an affirming, improvisational space in which they can feel safe to express uncomfortable truths and begin to play with new solutions. He often collaborates with clients on impromptu experiential exercises, utilizing a strengths-based stance to empower them to reach their goals.
Michelle Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Potomac, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Life can be hard and feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes the burden feels to great and you need help working through the challenges in a safe, non-judgemental space. I can offer that space. I work with individuals and couples and use an eclectric approach rooted in various modalities. I am able to meet you where you are and offer flexibility and compassion.
Life can be hard and feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes the burden feels to great and you need help working through the challenges in a safe, non-judgemental space. I can offer that space. I work with individuals and couples and use an eclectric approach rooted in various modalities. I am able to meet you where you are and offer flexibility and compassion.
Camina Hirota-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LGMFT
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My counseling philosophy recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and that everybody has the ability to grow and change. Therapy is a setting where you can help identify unresolved problems that are impacting your access to that ability.
As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My counseling philosophy recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and that everybody has the ability to grow and change. Therapy is a setting where you can help identify unresolved problems that are impacting your access to that ability.
Shea Pines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Shea Pines. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated women’s and children’s advocate who brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to my faith-based practice. At the core of my mission is a passion for seeing individuals and couples thrive. My objective is to help you explore new ways of thinking and being that align with your goals, values, and vision for the future.
Hello! My name is Shea Pines. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated women’s and children’s advocate who brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to my faith-based practice. At the core of my mission is a passion for seeing individuals and couples thrive. My objective is to help you explore new ways of thinking and being that align with your goals, values, and vision for the future.
Maliha Malik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
Michelle Rizk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
In person sessions are available at office location! Whether you are coming to therapy for additional support, trying to decrease presenting symptoms, want to work through life's daily challenges or a recent life transition, or process experienced trauma, I enjoy working with clients to meet their needs. My approach is genuine, direct, and warm with some humor to build connections and work with clients collaboratively.
In person sessions are available at office location! Whether you are coming to therapy for additional support, trying to decrease presenting symptoms, want to work through life's daily challenges or a recent life transition, or process experienced trauma, I enjoy working with clients to meet their needs. My approach is genuine, direct, and warm with some humor to build connections and work with clients collaboratively.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.
Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.
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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.