Gottman Method Therapists in Stratford, NJ
Tatyana Shanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, NJ 08084
Are you or your child struggling with the pressures of life? You have many roles and responsibilities in life. These roles can be overwhelming and leave you feeling drained at the end of the day. Additionally, you may struggle with daily stressors like lack of focus, and balancing personal and work/school life, which can lead to feeling like everything is falling apart and losing enjoyment in activities that once brought you happiness. My aim is to help you navigate these challenges and reconnect with your passions and joys through a specialized therapy plan.
Are you or your child struggling with the pressures of life? You have many roles and responsibilities in life. These roles can be overwhelming and leave you feeling drained at the end of the day. Additionally, you may struggle with daily stressors like lack of focus, and balancing personal and work/school life, which can lead to feeling like everything is falling apart and losing enjoyment in activities that once brought you happiness. My aim is to help you navigate these challenges and reconnect with your passions and joys through a specialized therapy plan.
I believe strongly that clients come in all different shapes and sizes and from different walks of life. Therefore, I do not have an ideal client, as my wish is to help anyone who needs it regardless of their experiences, needs, and goals. I welcome the experiences I will gain from having diverse clients.
I believe strongly that clients come in all different shapes and sizes and from different walks of life. Therefore, I do not have an ideal client, as my wish is to help anyone who needs it regardless of their experiences, needs, and goals. I welcome the experiences I will gain from having diverse clients.
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.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
An ideal client for a mental health professional would be an individual with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc., who demonstrates the motivation to change and improve their well-being. This client should be committed to attending therapy sessions regularly, keeping appointments, and actively engaging in the therapeutic process to manage or overcome their diagnosis.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or the loss of a loved one with a sense of feeling lost, hopeless, and without purpose? Are you struggling with life transitions & open to delving deeper to explore those issues? I primarily work with men like this, who have arrived at this point in life feeling "stuck" or "at a dead end," struggling with relationship issues and feeling disconnected & frustrated. My job is to help you re-negotiate your relationship with your feelings, see you as okay, and understand the meaning of your upbringing or narratives you've learned on "how you ought to be."
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.
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
Common feelings like "I don’t feel heard” or “I can’t seem to do anything right” are expressed by the couples I work with. Individual clients feel overwhelmed and stressed, “My life is changing dramatically and I’m not sure what to do next.”
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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.
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.
Stephanie Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043 (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.
I use the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
I am proud of you for beginning your therapy search - the first step is often the hardest! I work with both couples and individuals, including teenagers and adults. When treating couples, I can help you work through communication issues, family stressors, and affairs or infidelity. When treating teens and adults at the individual level, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and childhood trauma. Regardless of your symptoms or diagnosis, I believe in creating an individualized and unique atmosphere that can benefit each client.
I use the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
I am proud of you for beginning your therapy search - the first step is often the hardest! I work with both couples and individuals, including teenagers and adults. When treating couples, I can help you work through communication issues, family stressors, and affairs or infidelity. When treating teens and adults at the individual level, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and childhood trauma. Regardless of your symptoms or diagnosis, I believe in creating an individualized and unique atmosphere that can benefit each client.
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.
Kyle Miceli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, CSSW
Verified Verified
Lindenwold, NJ 08021 (Online Only)
Are you grieving or struggling to cope with loss of something important to you? Are you going through a change in your life, identity, or relationships and want to process it with a therapist? Do you want to feel like yourself again and communicate with others? If so I commend you on taking this step and seeking help or guidance. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and self-care, is not the answer and can lead to bigger issues. Let’s work on breaking this cycle together to help you heal
Are you grieving or struggling to cope with loss of something important to you? Are you going through a change in your life, identity, or relationships and want to process it with a therapist? Do you want to feel like yourself again and communicate with others? If so I commend you on taking this step and seeking help or guidance. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and self-care, is not the answer and can lead to bigger issues. Let’s work on breaking this cycle together to help you heal
SpeakEasy Counseling and Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Our practice was built on the premise that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We "click" or "don't click" with people we meet in our everyday life, and therapy is no different. We can assure you that our therapists will be genuine, provide you with empathic and professional care, create a safe environment, and will not treat issues or concerns they are not trained to treat. However, you are the only one who can decide if you truly like and trust your therapist. We have six awesome therapists to choose from but, if none of us work, we encourage you to keep looking and find your therapist!
Our practice was built on the premise that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We "click" or "don't click" with people we meet in our everyday life, and therapy is no different. We can assure you that our therapists will be genuine, provide you with empathic and professional care, create a safe environment, and will not treat issues or concerns they are not trained to treat. However, you are the only one who can decide if you truly like and trust your therapist. We have six awesome therapists to choose from but, if none of us work, we encourage you to keep looking and find your therapist!
Dedra Lombardi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Voorhees, NJ 08043 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I see my role as helping guide you through life's ups and downs. I do this by helping shed light on areas that you might not be seeing clearly. My previous and current clients report that when working with me they feel heard, non-judged and feel like they have a plan to improve things in their life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I see my role as helping guide you through life's ups and downs. I do this by helping shed light on areas that you might not be seeing clearly. My previous and current clients report that when working with me they feel heard, non-judged and feel like they have a plan to improve things in their life.
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of of our lives. This includes our relationship with our self, our family, our partner(s), our friends, and our community. I am an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based therapist. Through a systemic approach, I both support and challenge my clients by helping them to identify stuck points, heal wounds, re-write narratives, and strengthen relationships.
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of of our lives. This includes our relationship with our self, our family, our partner(s), our friends, and our community. I am an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based therapist. Through a systemic approach, I both support and challenge my clients by helping them to identify stuck points, heal wounds, re-write narratives, and strengthen relationships.
We all have our own story to tell and experiences that are unique to us. Therapy creates a safe space to share those experiences and make positive steps towards growth. I see therapy as a collaborative journey between the client and counselor. My approach will utilize various evidence-based practices that will be specific to your needs. I will work hard to learn about you and your journey as well as take steps to discover and learn how to help you along the way.
We all have our own story to tell and experiences that are unique to us. Therapy creates a safe space to share those experiences and make positive steps towards growth. I see therapy as a collaborative journey between the client and counselor. My approach will utilize various evidence-based practices that will be specific to your needs. I will work hard to learn about you and your journey as well as take steps to discover and learn how to help you along the way.
Are you feeling stuck? Is it impacting your relationships? My clients are caring, well intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with a wide variety of responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.
Are you feeling stuck? Is it impacting your relationships? My clients are caring, well intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with a wide variety of responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.
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.
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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.