Gottman Method Therapists in Mount Laurel, NJ
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Online Only)
I specialize in multiple approaches, such as Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and EMDR for trauma and other mental health issues.
You really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy! You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. If you are currently experiencing difficulties as an individual or in your relationship. you’ve likely faced some type of hurt, disappointment, unmet expectations, or a disconnect in the relationship. While most couples come to therapy due to issues such as communication, finances, and intimacy, often these are just presenting symptoms of a more specific problem. You came to the right place for support.
I specialize in multiple approaches, such as Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and EMDR for trauma and other mental health issues.
You really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy! You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. If you are currently experiencing difficulties as an individual or in your relationship. you’ve likely faced some type of hurt, disappointment, unmet expectations, or a disconnect in the relationship. While most couples come to therapy due to issues such as communication, finances, and intimacy, often these are just presenting symptoms of a more specific problem. You came to the right place for support.
Alice Buccilli
Counselor, NBCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Online Only)
I am trained in Mindfulness, ESFT, Gottman Method, and CBT.
I am trustworthy and compassionate individual with whom you can be vulnerable and address delicate moments with. In this world within your experiences and just the process of moving through life can feel as if you can't grasp the right emotions at times. Whatever you may be experiencing, I hope to help you through your own human experience. My goal is to help the individuals explore, identify, and change negative patterns that maintain this certain lifestyle.
I am trained in Mindfulness, ESFT, Gottman Method, and CBT.
I am trustworthy and compassionate individual with whom you can be vulnerable and address delicate moments with. In this world within your experiences and just the process of moving through life can feel as if you can't grasp the right emotions at times. Whatever you may be experiencing, I hope to help you through your own human experience. My goal is to help the individuals explore, identify, and change negative patterns that maintain this certain lifestyle.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
Perspective Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Are you looking for relief from racing thoughts that are not allowing you to be present, or in the moment, with life's experiences? Do you feel lost, and find that stress weighing you down? Does anger get the best of you? Do you feel that you are so consumed by your anxiety or grief that you find it hard to get out of bed and have lost interest in what you used to enjoy? Are you struggling in your relationships? Or find it difficult to make peace with a past trauma? If so, Perspective Counseling and Wellness, LLC is here to guide with the tools you need to help cope through life's process and meet your therapeutic needs.
Are you looking for relief from racing thoughts that are not allowing you to be present, or in the moment, with life's experiences? Do you feel lost, and find that stress weighing you down? Does anger get the best of you? Do you feel that you are so consumed by your anxiety or grief that you find it hard to get out of bed and have lost interest in what you used to enjoy? Are you struggling in your relationships? Or find it difficult to make peace with a past trauma? If so, Perspective Counseling and Wellness, LLC is here to guide with the tools you need to help cope through life's process and meet your therapeutic needs.
Gianna Notarfrancesco (adolescent/teen specialist)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.
I specialize in Trauma & PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Anxiety. My ideal client is ready to be open and accepting of the therapeutic process, committed to participating and collaborating. My ideal client is looking to either begin or continue their healing journey from the past to gain a more insightful and healthy perspective on life in the now and future.
Susan K Childers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Susan K. Childers is a seasoned business professional in the mental health counseling field. As a member of several national and state counseling associations and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in NJ and PA, she has served in private practice for 18 years. Utilizing evidence-based practices and interventions to transform problem issues into healthier living, Susan works with families, couples, adolescents, and women who have experienced life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and career issues. She offers a faith-based option.
Susan K. Childers is a seasoned business professional in the mental health counseling field. As a member of several national and state counseling associations and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in NJ and PA, she has served in private practice for 18 years. Utilizing evidence-based practices and interventions to transform problem issues into healthier living, Susan works with families, couples, adolescents, and women who have experienced life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and career issues. She offers a faith-based option.
Helen V Hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to admit he/she is not where they desire to be in life and that they have the power to change that. Perhaps the lack of support and validation has prevented you from pursuing your desired life. Or maybe you have been too busy fulfilling the needs of others to focus on your own. There are multiple reasons for why we are not the star of our own story but now is the time to change that. Sessions with me are judgment-free zones where your imperfections become stepping stones instead of barriers.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to admit he/she is not where they desire to be in life and that they have the power to change that. Perhaps the lack of support and validation has prevented you from pursuing your desired life. Or maybe you have been too busy fulfilling the needs of others to focus on your own. There are multiple reasons for why we are not the star of our own story but now is the time to change that. Sessions with me are judgment-free zones where your imperfections become stepping stones instead of barriers.
So often, it can be difficult to open up to a stranger. For many of us, placing our struggles in the hands of others can be an emotionally and sometimes physically demanding task. A safe space is needed, one without judgment or bias; a place to feel cared for, listened to, and supported. This is the space Croy strives to create.
So often, it can be difficult to open up to a stranger. For many of us, placing our struggles in the hands of others can be an emotionally and sometimes physically demanding task. A safe space is needed, one without judgment or bias; a place to feel cared for, listened to, and supported. This is the space Croy strives to create.
Amy Kathryn L. Fitzsimmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Poet Mary Oliver said "Are you breathing just a little & calling it a life?" Pursuing wellness can be hard. Discovering that living everyday life doesn't have to feel like survival. I am here to hold space for you. To hold space for all parts of you. Without judgment. Without urgency. Space for the expected & the unexpected. Space to discover the value of curiosity, compassion, & connection.
Poet Mary Oliver said "Are you breathing just a little & calling it a life?" Pursuing wellness can be hard. Discovering that living everyday life doesn't have to feel like survival. I am here to hold space for you. To hold space for all parts of you. Without judgment. Without urgency. Space for the expected & the unexpected. Space to discover the value of curiosity, compassion, & connection.
Kaitlyn Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Kaitlyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from The College of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rowan University. Kaitlyn’s area of population includes adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience in community mental health agencies, as well as college and academic settings. Kaitlyn has received advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, allowing an area of focus in perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Kaitlyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from The College of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rowan University. Kaitlyn’s area of population includes adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience in community mental health agencies, as well as college and academic settings. Kaitlyn has received advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, allowing an area of focus in perinatal and postpartum mental health.
Helana M Russo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Online Only)
Tired of feeling like the world is on your shoulders? Overwhelmed, stressed out, lashing out, and just plain exhausted? I get it. Whether you are running a company, or a household, daily pressures and past pains tend to show up at the most inconvenient times. They are stealing your joy, igniting your anger, or leaving you feeling stuck. Sleepless nights and unfocused days have become the norm. Loved one are suggesting therapy and you're not quite sold. If any of this sounds familiar, we need to talk!
Tired of feeling like the world is on your shoulders? Overwhelmed, stressed out, lashing out, and just plain exhausted? I get it. Whether you are running a company, or a household, daily pressures and past pains tend to show up at the most inconvenient times. They are stealing your joy, igniting your anger, or leaving you feeling stuck. Sleepless nights and unfocused days have become the norm. Loved one are suggesting therapy and you're not quite sold. If any of this sounds familiar, we need to talk!
Mary Pajic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Online Only)
When it comes to your well-being, it is important to have a knowledgeable professional that you can turn to. I bring an authentic and safe space to clinical settings and have experience working virtually in offices, schools, and within the community. I believe strongly in creating a trusting environment, which is fundamental to the foundation of our work together. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress you're not alone. Together we can work on getting to the root cause of your challenges and explore life's triggers in a creative way.
When it comes to your well-being, it is important to have a knowledgeable professional that you can turn to. I bring an authentic and safe space to clinical settings and have experience working virtually in offices, schools, and within the community. I believe strongly in creating a trusting environment, which is fundamental to the foundation of our work together. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress you're not alone. Together we can work on getting to the root cause of your challenges and explore life's triggers in a creative way.
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Alexandra Miceli (Couples Family Individuals)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Marlton, NJ 08053
Alexandra is a Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in New Jersey. Whether working with couples on relationship issues, families dealing with conflict, or individuals managing anxiety and depression, Alex leads with compassion and insight while she empowers people to build the fulfilling relationships they desire. She brings expertise in Internal Family Systems, Contextual Family Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to her practice. Having attended years of therapy herself, Alex understands first-hand both the tremendous benefits,
Alexandra is a Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in New Jersey. Whether working with couples on relationship issues, families dealing with conflict, or individuals managing anxiety and depression, Alex leads with compassion and insight while she empowers people to build the fulfilling relationships they desire. She brings expertise in Internal Family Systems, Contextual Family Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to her practice. Having attended years of therapy herself, Alex understands first-hand both the tremendous benefits,
Dr. Tiffany Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSS, LCSW, MDiv, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
From a trauma-informed lens, I seamlessly integrate elements of narrative therapy, sex therapy, emotionally focused therapy, sensate focus, Gottman method, TF-CBT, and, if requested, faith-based practices.
Has the residue of trauma impacted your relationship, causing a lack of emotional intimacy, decreased sexual affection, depression, or anxiety? Is conflict a result of sexual dysfunction? Whether you have a history of sexual trauma, need to balance home and work life, attempting affair recovery, healing from a toxic relationship, or navigating a medical diagnosis, you can mend emotional wounds, build a new foundation, and heal trauma. Regardless of your relationship experiences, you can learn tools to weather any storm. My clinical and PhD professor experience prepared me to provide public and faith based leaders expert care.
From a trauma-informed lens, I seamlessly integrate elements of narrative therapy, sex therapy, emotionally focused therapy, sensate focus, Gottman method, TF-CBT, and, if requested, faith-based practices.
Has the residue of trauma impacted your relationship, causing a lack of emotional intimacy, decreased sexual affection, depression, or anxiety? Is conflict a result of sexual dysfunction? Whether you have a history of sexual trauma, need to balance home and work life, attempting affair recovery, healing from a toxic relationship, or navigating a medical diagnosis, you can mend emotional wounds, build a new foundation, and heal trauma. Regardless of your relationship experiences, you can learn tools to weather any storm. My clinical and PhD professor experience prepared me to provide public and faith based leaders expert care.
Experiencing daily emotions of sadness or worry can be overwhelming. It can feel even worse when you don’t know who or where to turn for comfort. I work to create an environment clients are looking for to feel peace & support. I welcome clients looking for assistance dealing with anxiety, depression, past/present trauma, or relational issues. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma, & Levels I & II Gottman Method for couples. I am a Certified Counseling Trauma Professional; and I am a Certified Clinical Supervisor to therapists growing into their own practice.
Experiencing daily emotions of sadness or worry can be overwhelming. It can feel even worse when you don’t know who or where to turn for comfort. I work to create an environment clients are looking for to feel peace & support. I welcome clients looking for assistance dealing with anxiety, depression, past/present trauma, or relational issues. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma, & Levels I & II Gottman Method for couples. I am a Certified Counseling Trauma Professional; and I am a Certified Clinical Supervisor to therapists growing into their own practice.
Stephanie Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043 (Online Only)
Specializations: Couples (Level 2 trained in Gottman Method), Individual & Family Therapy, Relationship Issues, Groups, Life Transitions, Communication, Women's Issues, Diversity Issues, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Coping Skills, Faith Issues, Bibliotherapy, Couple’s workshops/retreats (7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman Leader); On-line sessions only.
Encouraging healthy relationships with God, self and others, I help clients elicit strength-based responses to challenges. "Strength-based" shifts the focus away from deficits towards assets, and it assumes people and relationships have the capacity to cope, grow, and change. I enjoy helping: couples who desire empathic, respectful, and loving interactions; clients who desire growth in the aftermath of significant life challenges; individuals toward personal growth; groups and families. Collaborative and integrative, I work from systemic, positive psychological, multicultural, relational, faith-based, and compassionate frameworks.
Specializations: Couples (Level 2 trained in Gottman Method), Individual & Family Therapy, Relationship Issues, Groups, Life Transitions, Communication, Women's Issues, Diversity Issues, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Coping Skills, Faith Issues, Bibliotherapy, Couple’s workshops/retreats (7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman Leader); On-line sessions only.
Encouraging healthy relationships with God, self and others, I help clients elicit strength-based responses to challenges. "Strength-based" shifts the focus away from deficits towards assets, and it assumes people and relationships have the capacity to cope, grow, and change. I enjoy helping: couples who desire empathic, respectful, and loving interactions; clients who desire growth in the aftermath of significant life challenges; individuals toward personal growth; groups and families. Collaborative and integrative, I work from systemic, positive psychological, multicultural, relational, faith-based, and compassionate frameworks.
I received my Master’s in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling from Messiah University and my Bachelor’s degree from Rider University, currently training in Gottman Method.
I enjoy working with couples to help them communicate and rediscover a love that builds beyond barriers. I also enjoy helping families learn to relate to one another and tackle problems as a team. I strive to equip clients with tools to cultivate greater self-awareness and overcome whatever obstacles they face. My approach takes into account counseling techniques that are incredibly useful in multicultural communities, helping clients to break free from old patterns and navigate new meaning in their life and relationships.
I received my Master’s in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling from Messiah University and my Bachelor’s degree from Rider University, currently training in Gottman Method.
I enjoy working with couples to help them communicate and rediscover a love that builds beyond barriers. I also enjoy helping families learn to relate to one another and tackle problems as a team. I strive to equip clients with tools to cultivate greater self-awareness and overcome whatever obstacles they face. My approach takes into account counseling techniques that are incredibly useful in multicultural communities, helping clients to break free from old patterns and navigate new meaning in their life and relationships.
A secure relationship forms a building block for a healthy and meaningful life. If you're looking for help with your relationship, you need a therapist with real experience and specialized training. I empower my clients and their partners to improve their communication, develop shared goals, and step outside of their problematic patterns. I am certified in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2). I am also an integrative therapist with extensive training in CBT for anxiety and depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, family systems, and attachment theory.
A secure relationship forms a building block for a healthy and meaningful life. If you're looking for help with your relationship, you need a therapist with real experience and specialized training. I empower my clients and their partners to improve their communication, develop shared goals, and step outside of their problematic patterns. I am certified in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2). I am also an integrative therapist with extensive training in CBT for anxiety and depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, family systems, and attachment theory.
I also incorporate Relapse Prevention, DBT, Psychodrama, Gottman Method, and EMDR Therapy when appropriate.
I am honored that my clients share their deepest secrets with me every day. I am grateful for the trust they place in me and I value their need for confidentiality. I make an effort to listen to my clients and hear what they say to learn what they need to grow. Every client is a person who is much greater than their problem behavior or diagnosis. While I have extensive training in treating trauma and sexual behavior problems, I also have experience and training in treating other mental health problems such as: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, ADHD, and chemical as well as process addictions.
I also incorporate Relapse Prevention, DBT, Psychodrama, Gottman Method, and EMDR Therapy when appropriate.
I am honored that my clients share their deepest secrets with me every day. I am grateful for the trust they place in me and I value their need for confidentiality. I make an effort to listen to my clients and hear what they say to learn what they need to grow. Every client is a person who is much greater than their problem behavior or diagnosis. While I have extensive training in treating trauma and sexual behavior problems, I also have experience and training in treating other mental health problems such as: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, ADHD, and chemical as well as process addictions.
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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.