Gottman Method Therapists in Richmond Heights, MO
Carrie Hequembourg
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
I use many different modalities including Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy.
Many of us have unknowingly rejected or silenced parts of ourselves that don’t fit with our idea of who we are supposed to be. As a result, life can feel out of balance or even inauthentic. My hope is to create a safe and accepting space for you to feel empowered to implement positive changes in your life. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety and worry, substance use, stress, trauma, abuse, anger, fear, grief and loss, guilt and shame, and other challenges. I also work with couples who are having difficulty connecting and experiencing issues related to trust, intimacy, and affection.
I use many different modalities including Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy.
Many of us have unknowingly rejected or silenced parts of ourselves that don’t fit with our idea of who we are supposed to be. As a result, life can feel out of balance or even inauthentic. My hope is to create a safe and accepting space for you to feel empowered to implement positive changes in your life. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety and worry, substance use, stress, trauma, abuse, anger, fear, grief and loss, guilt and shame, and other challenges. I also work with couples who are having difficulty connecting and experiencing issues related to trust, intimacy, and affection.
My practice includes clients dealing with depression, anxiety, abuse issues, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, and parent/child problems. I may utilize solution-focused therapy to provide initial relief of symptoms but I always encourage my clients to look for and explore the source of their difficulties so that life-long resolutions can be gained. I am trained in psychodynamic therapy but adjust treatment according to the client's needs.
My practice includes clients dealing with depression, anxiety, abuse issues, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, and parent/child problems. I may utilize solution-focused therapy to provide initial relief of symptoms but I always encourage my clients to look for and explore the source of their difficulties so that life-long resolutions can be gained. I am trained in psychodynamic therapy but adjust treatment according to the client's needs.
Allied Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Are you navigating life with trauma, Autism, ADHD, Chronic Illness, anxiety, depression, or grief? We may be a good fit! Our ideal client may experience difficulties related to early attachment trauma, which manifests in challenges forming secure relationships, fear of abandonment, trust issues, and emotional dysregulation. In addition to trauma, we also support clients with ADHD as they navigate difficulty focusing, impulsivity, or managing everyday tasks. For clients with autism, challenges may include sensory sensitivities, social communication difficulties, and navigating neurotypical expectations in various environments.
Are you navigating life with trauma, Autism, ADHD, Chronic Illness, anxiety, depression, or grief? We may be a good fit! Our ideal client may experience difficulties related to early attachment trauma, which manifests in challenges forming secure relationships, fear of abandonment, trust issues, and emotional dysregulation. In addition to trauma, we also support clients with ADHD as they navigate difficulty focusing, impulsivity, or managing everyday tasks. For clients with autism, challenges may include sensory sensitivities, social communication difficulties, and navigating neurotypical expectations in various environments.
Casey Tyskowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe, validated, and supported as we work together to identify challenges and create personalized goals that will lead you to ultimately heal and feel whole again. I understand change can feel overwhelming and I will allow you to move at a pace you are comfortable with.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe, validated, and supported as we work together to identify challenges and create personalized goals that will lead you to ultimately heal and feel whole again. I understand change can feel overwhelming and I will allow you to move at a pace you are comfortable with.
Healing Exchange LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Are you ready to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Have you been wanting to explore your sexuality but didn't know where to start? Is your non-monogamous relationship experiencing friction? Maybe you are the survivor, strong friend, and problem solver who appears to have it all together. Yet on the inside you feel overwhelmed while also wondering, "Is this worth going to therapy for?" If your boundaries leave you questioning yourself, if you want to explore your sexuality, or if you and your partner(s) want support, it's worth going to therapy for. Our relationship, sexuality, and trauma experts are here for you.
Are you ready to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Have you been wanting to explore your sexuality but didn't know where to start? Is your non-monogamous relationship experiencing friction? Maybe you are the survivor, strong friend, and problem solver who appears to have it all together. Yet on the inside you feel overwhelmed while also wondering, "Is this worth going to therapy for?" If your boundaries leave you questioning yourself, if you want to explore your sexuality, or if you and your partner(s) want support, it's worth going to therapy for. Our relationship, sexuality, and trauma experts are here for you.
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Karen Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105 (Online Only)
I work with clients experiencing emotional, cultural, sexual health, and relationship concerns. We spend time processing your situation and feelings and finding solutions that work for you. I recognize each client is an individual and treat them as such. Let's work together to help you walk in your truth. I've completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method Couples Therapy training, Treating Affairs & Trauma, Couples and Addiction Recovery, CBT for Insomnia, and am enrolled in Sex Therapy Certification through SHA. I also enjoy working with people in poly and ethically non-monogamous relationships and individuals in the kink community.
I work with clients experiencing emotional, cultural, sexual health, and relationship concerns. We spend time processing your situation and feelings and finding solutions that work for you. I recognize each client is an individual and treat them as such. Let's work together to help you walk in your truth. I've completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method Couples Therapy training, Treating Affairs & Trauma, Couples and Addiction Recovery, CBT for Insomnia, and am enrolled in Sex Therapy Certification through SHA. I also enjoy working with people in poly and ethically non-monogamous relationships and individuals in the kink community.
I have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy & specific training in sex addiction treatment and navigating relationships in recovery and through infidelity and addiction.
October 30th 2024- I currently have a wait-list for new clients. Today our lives are full of challenges and obstacles that can feel difficult to overcome. Are you feeling stuck and unsure which direction to turn? Entering counseling can feel scary but it is also a courageous step in the right direction. As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process what is preventing you from moving forward in life. My goal is to help you make the most of your life and find a sense of purpose and peace.
I have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy & specific training in sex addiction treatment and navigating relationships in recovery and through infidelity and addiction.
October 30th 2024- I currently have a wait-list for new clients. Today our lives are full of challenges and obstacles that can feel difficult to overcome. Are you feeling stuck and unsure which direction to turn? Entering counseling can feel scary but it is also a courageous step in the right direction. As your counselor, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process what is preventing you from moving forward in life. My goal is to help you make the most of your life and find a sense of purpose and peace.
Christine Shore-Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2 Trained), Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for couples, individuals, and groups.
Major life changes, invalidating home/social lives, past trauma, and current stressors affect our relationships, often leaving us repeating unhelpful patterns. I will collaborate with you to provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space, supporting you while you develop interpersonal skills, learn to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve self-awareness so you can make changes toward living the life you desire. "There is nothing you can tell me that I won't find beautiful and human."-Cheryl Strayed
I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2 Trained), Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for couples, individuals, and groups.
Major life changes, invalidating home/social lives, past trauma, and current stressors affect our relationships, often leaving us repeating unhelpful patterns. I will collaborate with you to provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space, supporting you while you develop interpersonal skills, learn to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve self-awareness so you can make changes toward living the life you desire. "There is nothing you can tell me that I won't find beautiful and human."-Cheryl Strayed
Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between. I have years of experience and training working with couples, parents, families, and individuals to treat relationship issues, divorce recovery, parenting/co-parenting/blended family issues, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy, Love and Logic Parenting, stress management, meditation
Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between. I have years of experience and training working with couples, parents, families, and individuals to treat relationship issues, divorce recovery, parenting/co-parenting/blended family issues, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy, Love and Logic Parenting, stress management, meditation
Bethany Wybert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63130 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Bethany Wybert, LPC. If you feel broken, let me help you pick up the pieces. Together, we can look at where you've been and determine where you are headed. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach to identify and meet your needs as the client. Together, we can work on optimizing your relationships and achieving your goals. I have experience with treating trauma, substance use disorders, and relationship issues. I work with a broad range of individual clients as well as couples and families.
Hello, I'm Bethany Wybert, LPC. If you feel broken, let me help you pick up the pieces. Together, we can look at where you've been and determine where you are headed. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach to identify and meet your needs as the client. Together, we can work on optimizing your relationships and achieving your goals. I have experience with treating trauma, substance use disorders, and relationship issues. I work with a broad range of individual clients as well as couples and families.
Erika M. Ottolini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105
Whether you are a teen struggling with friendships and social media, a young person about to graduate from college and fraught with anxiety about your next transition, the parent of a young person wondering how best to help them grow or someone looking for change and not sure where to start, know that there is help available in a compassionate and understanding space. At Artemis Counseling, our goal is to empower teens, parents and families who often come to us during a time of transition, to move through life’s transitions and soar.
Whether you are a teen struggling with friendships and social media, a young person about to graduate from college and fraught with anxiety about your next transition, the parent of a young person wondering how best to help them grow or someone looking for change and not sure where to start, know that there is help available in a compassionate and understanding space. At Artemis Counseling, our goal is to empower teens, parents and families who often come to us during a time of transition, to move through life’s transitions and soar.
Davorka Marovic-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105
The therapeutic relationship plays a pivotal role in facilitating clients' progress and growth. It fosters the development of trust, empathy, and rapport, which are essential for promoting insight, healing, and positive change. To help you achieve your goals more effectively, I integrate evidence-based modalities with a unique assessment I created. This assessment provides insights into your attachment and relational experiences, lifeline, developmental ruptures, protective factors, and intergenerational influences impacting your mental health.
The therapeutic relationship plays a pivotal role in facilitating clients' progress and growth. It fosters the development of trust, empathy, and rapport, which are essential for promoting insight, healing, and positive change. To help you achieve your goals more effectively, I integrate evidence-based modalities with a unique assessment I created. This assessment provides insights into your attachment and relational experiences, lifeline, developmental ruptures, protective factors, and intergenerational influences impacting your mental health.
Mary Short
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63130 (Online Only)
My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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.
With a professional style that blends warmth and caring, Peggy brings in-depth treatment skills and 40 years of experience to her work . A family systems and psychodynamically trained therapist, she devises systems of treatment based on the individual needs of her patients. Peggy has offered workshops at universities and hospitals across the Midwest, including Washington University and the United Way. From her initial work at a New York hospital to her current private practice, Peggy has shown genuine commitment to helping her clients reach their full potential, emphasizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
With a professional style that blends warmth and caring, Peggy brings in-depth treatment skills and 40 years of experience to her work . A family systems and psychodynamically trained therapist, she devises systems of treatment based on the individual needs of her patients. Peggy has offered workshops at universities and hospitals across the Midwest, including Washington University and the United Way. From her initial work at a New York hospital to her current private practice, Peggy has shown genuine commitment to helping her clients reach their full potential, emphasizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
Couples Therapy (whether you consider yourself traditional or non-traditional), Grief & Bereavement Therapy, Relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ Therapy, Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Disordered Eating
Couples Therapy (whether you consider yourself traditional or non-traditional), Grief & Bereavement Therapy, Relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ Therapy, Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Disordered Eating
Nigel B Darvell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAC, ACSW
Verified Verified
University City, MO 63130
I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.
I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.
Carly Sparks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Clayton, MO 63105
Waitlist for new clients
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 20 years of experience in social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 20 years of experience in social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
I value the counseling setting as a place to discuss all thoughts and feelings freely and without fear of judgment so that new associations can be made, and emotional isolation can be replaced with connection. When we understand and accept ourselves, growth and healing can occur! I create a safe space where individuals can first understand how their personal experiences have impacted their lives and then collaborate with clients in order to establish authentic insights that will shape their stories moving forward.
I value the counseling setting as a place to discuss all thoughts and feelings freely and without fear of judgment so that new associations can be made, and emotional isolation can be replaced with connection. When we understand and accept ourselves, growth and healing can occur! I create a safe space where individuals can first understand how their personal experiences have impacted their lives and then collaborate with clients in order to establish authentic insights that will shape their stories moving forward.
Christina Warden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Brentwood, MO 63144 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping critically-thinking women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who have already overcome so much, but find that something keeps holding them back. I help people decidedly outside the mainstream, who aren't looking for a professional to fit them back into conformity. I work best with individuals and couples who already have some practice with self-reflection but you now need a fresh perspective and stronger support. I enjoy helping diverse people, in terms of relationship style, abilities, brain type, or cultural identities. I also specialize in recovery from cults or narcissistic abuse.
I specialize in helping critically-thinking women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who have already overcome so much, but find that something keeps holding them back. I help people decidedly outside the mainstream, who aren't looking for a professional to fit them back into conformity. I work best with individuals and couples who already have some practice with self-reflection but you now need a fresh perspective and stronger support. I enjoy helping diverse people, in terms of relationship style, abilities, brain type, or cultural identities. I also specialize in recovery from cults or narcissistic abuse.
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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.