Gottman Method Therapists in Clackamas, OR
Heather Bartlemus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For couples, I have training in the Gottman Method and the Prepare Enrich program.
Life is complex and struggles are inevitable so cultivating resilience to recover from life’s challenges is essential. Part of my role is to provide that safe and confidential space for authentic connection. I believe positive change is possible with compassion and encouragement. I endeavor to understand your story and help you to improve your overall well-being. I will collaborate with you to find solutions to the challenges you are facing. I tend to help those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/losses as well as adjusting to major life transitions---relocations, relationship & career changes, & family cycles.
For couples, I have training in the Gottman Method and the Prepare Enrich program.
Life is complex and struggles are inevitable so cultivating resilience to recover from life’s challenges is essential. Part of my role is to provide that safe and confidential space for authentic connection. I believe positive change is possible with compassion and encouragement. I endeavor to understand your story and help you to improve your overall well-being. I will collaborate with you to find solutions to the challenges you are facing. I tend to help those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/losses as well as adjusting to major life transitions---relocations, relationship & career changes, & family cycles.
I provide individual therapy; family therapy to promote attachment, discuss conflict, and increase communication; and couples therapy, using the Gottman Method, to improve relational issues.
I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, parental and family separation, adoption, and complex trauma, among other issues. My experience comes from working in county mental health systems, non-profit systems, and private practice. I have experience working with adolescents experiencing depression and anxiety, complex trauma, conduct disorder, separation from family, adoption, and involvement in the juvenile system. I have worked with adults suffering from addiction to substances, complex trauma, partner/family issues, abuse, domestic violence, depression, and anxiety.
I provide individual therapy; family therapy to promote attachment, discuss conflict, and increase communication; and couples therapy, using the Gottman Method, to improve relational issues.
I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, parental and family separation, adoption, and complex trauma, among other issues. My experience comes from working in county mental health systems, non-profit systems, and private practice. I have experience working with adolescents experiencing depression and anxiety, complex trauma, conduct disorder, separation from family, adoption, and involvement in the juvenile system. I have worked with adults suffering from addiction to substances, complex trauma, partner/family issues, abuse, domestic violence, depression, and anxiety.
Teri Beemer LPC, LMHC Licensed Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015
I provide counseling through confidential video conferencing (TeleHealth) and office based services. Our work together will produce results towards your desired goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques which will be tailored to your unique needs, with measurable results.
I provide counseling through confidential video conferencing (TeleHealth) and office based services. Our work together will produce results towards your desired goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques which will be tailored to your unique needs, with measurable results.
I have found that no single therapy works for everyone during my 20 years of treating trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias as well as doing marital therapy. While trained in traditional therapy, I have integrated mind-body therapies where appropriate since research indicates symptoms are stored in the body as well as in the mind. EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Tappas Accupressure Technique, Advanced Integrative Therapy, Thought Field Therapy, the Emotional Freedom Technique, and Healing from the Body Level Up are a few modalities I use along with cognitive restructuring and psycho-education. I work with each client to determine goals and treatment plans.
I have found that no single therapy works for everyone during my 20 years of treating trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias as well as doing marital therapy. While trained in traditional therapy, I have integrated mind-body therapies where appropriate since research indicates symptoms are stored in the body as well as in the mind. EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Tappas Accupressure Technique, Advanced Integrative Therapy, Thought Field Therapy, the Emotional Freedom Technique, and Healing from the Body Level Up are a few modalities I use along with cognitive restructuring and psycho-education. I work with each client to determine goals and treatment plans.
David A Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
It is possible that life has put you in an unexpected place and things are not turning out the way you thought they would? I'll work with you to achieve your maximum God-given potential of who you are and who you desire to be. Whatever your challenge, I offer a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and an interactive approach to help you find a solution. We each have different life experiences; whether they are anxieties, depression, trauma or relationship issues we can find the correct path to take on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
It is possible that life has put you in an unexpected place and things are not turning out the way you thought they would? I'll work with you to achieve your maximum God-given potential of who you are and who you desire to be. Whatever your challenge, I offer a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and an interactive approach to help you find a solution. We each have different life experiences; whether they are anxieties, depression, trauma or relationship issues we can find the correct path to take on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
Michelle Craig Lpc Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Life, relationships, even moments, can be hard. It is often difficult to talk about what is going on inside, to find footing when it seems your life is crumbling. I will hold space for you, all yours, a hard thing to find in real life, and provide an opportunity for you to connect more deeply with yourself, heal and recover. We will work collaboratively to develop a healthier, happier you. This creates a natural domino effect into your life. You will learn skills, insight, see the negative dynamics that effect you consciously and unconsciously. This allows you to change, to integrate all the hurt pieces of you into a healthy whole.
Life, relationships, even moments, can be hard. It is often difficult to talk about what is going on inside, to find footing when it seems your life is crumbling. I will hold space for you, all yours, a hard thing to find in real life, and provide an opportunity for you to connect more deeply with yourself, heal and recover. We will work collaboratively to develop a healthier, happier you. This creates a natural domino effect into your life. You will learn skills, insight, see the negative dynamics that effect you consciously and unconsciously. This allows you to change, to integrate all the hurt pieces of you into a healthy whole.
Bryan Dale Lewellen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97086
Bryan Lewellen is a LPC Registered Associate with the State of Oregon. Bryan believes that people deserve an opportunity to seek help for personal healing and growth, as well as maneuvering through life while having the best possible interactions with their most important relationships. Bryan has a desire to see people live their best lives for themselves and with others. He has a keen interest in seeing people strive and thrive in their marriages.
Bryan Lewellen is a LPC Registered Associate with the State of Oregon. Bryan believes that people deserve an opportunity to seek help for personal healing and growth, as well as maneuvering through life while having the best possible interactions with their most important relationships. Bryan has a desire to see people live their best lives for themselves and with others. He has a keen interest in seeing people strive and thrive in their marriages.
It is a privilege to come alongside clients in their most challenging time to help them to heal, resolve conflict and recover from the hard that life can bring. I believe clients are the experts of their experience and I am a resource to help the attain their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and trusting environment that supports their discovery of internal strengths, hope, and resiliency.
It is a privilege to come alongside clients in their most challenging time to help them to heal, resolve conflict and recover from the hard that life can bring. I believe clients are the experts of their experience and I am a resource to help the attain their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and trusting environment that supports their discovery of internal strengths, hope, and resiliency.
Vanessa Servellón
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Are you needing a space to process emotions and experiences? Are you feeling nervous, anxious or struggling to cope with your worries? Have you experienced trauma in your life and noticing it affecting your life today? Are you wanting to improve your relationship with food and/or your body? Maybe you are wanting to discover more about yourself and how you navigate the world. In sessions, you can learn techniques or coping skills and dedicate time to your emotional wellbeing.
Are you needing a space to process emotions and experiences? Are you feeling nervous, anxious or struggling to cope with your worries? Have you experienced trauma in your life and noticing it affecting your life today? Are you wanting to improve your relationship with food and/or your body? Maybe you are wanting to discover more about yourself and how you navigate the world. In sessions, you can learn techniques or coping skills and dedicate time to your emotional wellbeing.
Specializing in relationship and sexual issues, I offer person-centered behavioral therapy to individuals and couples. My mission is to treat anxiety and other factors impacting my clients' ability to connect securely and deeply with others. My approach to therapy is relational, inclusive and trauma-informed. I serve as an ally to my clients and provide them with a space to explore their deepest truths without fear of judgment. I work with my clients to cultivate deep insights, self-compassion and to accept and embrace their humanity. Our therapeutic journey will be one of courage, constructive discomfort, and ultimately clarity.
Specializing in relationship and sexual issues, I offer person-centered behavioral therapy to individuals and couples. My mission is to treat anxiety and other factors impacting my clients' ability to connect securely and deeply with others. My approach to therapy is relational, inclusive and trauma-informed. I serve as an ally to my clients and provide them with a space to explore their deepest truths without fear of judgment. I work with my clients to cultivate deep insights, self-compassion and to accept and embrace their humanity. Our therapeutic journey will be one of courage, constructive discomfort, and ultimately clarity.
Mimosa Constans
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are cycle breakers..... "A cycle breaker is someone who grew up without an example of the life they wanted or needed, and they fought like hell to build that life anyway." -Nate Postlethwait
My clients are cycle breakers..... "A cycle breaker is someone who grew up without an example of the life they wanted or needed, and they fought like hell to build that life anyway." -Nate Postlethwait
Through a non-judgmental and empathetically based therapeutic relationship, I work to provide guidance in the process of increasing self-awareness, practicing self-acceptance, and ultimately having the client self-reflect in a way that brings confidence in their continuing life choices and experiences.
Through a non-judgmental and empathetically based therapeutic relationship, I work to provide guidance in the process of increasing self-awareness, practicing self-acceptance, and ultimately having the client self-reflect in a way that brings confidence in their continuing life choices and experiences.
Megan "M" Lesowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Trying to figure out how to take care of yourself and live a balance life can feel like an uphill battle. I will work with you on understanding what is causing difficulties in your life and how to approach these challenges. I am a HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned therapist and have specialized training in helping those who struggle with their relationship with food, body, & movement.
Trying to figure out how to take care of yourself and live a balance life can feel like an uphill battle. I will work with you on understanding what is causing difficulties in your life and how to approach these challenges. I am a HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned therapist and have specialized training in helping those who struggle with their relationship with food, body, & movement.
Mimi Cogswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Effective 11/29/23, I am now accepting new clients. My practice is all virtual, we meet on Zoom and you can be anywhere: work, on lunch break, at home. Just need a phone and privacy. If you are interested, please schedule a first appointment at my web site: www.therapywithmimi.com and I will send you a link for our appointment.
Effective 11/29/23, I am now accepting new clients. My practice is all virtual, we meet on Zoom and you can be anywhere: work, on lunch break, at home. Just need a phone and privacy. If you are interested, please schedule a first appointment at my web site: www.therapywithmimi.com and I will send you a link for our appointment.
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You thought that you were going to have a great marriage, but so far that hasn't been working out. You hate the idea of divorce, but also hate the idea of coming home from work and having a big fight, so maybe you just avoid each other in order to keep the peace. You've perfected how to go through the motions with your friends and family, but behind closed doors, the two of you can hardly look each other in the eye. Or maybe you are struggling with a job you don't like, being too busy and stressed out all the time, or feeling stuck in a life you know should be better. You were created to live a dynamic life, and this isn't it.
You thought that you were going to have a great marriage, but so far that hasn't been working out. You hate the idea of divorce, but also hate the idea of coming home from work and having a big fight, so maybe you just avoid each other in order to keep the peace. You've perfected how to go through the motions with your friends and family, but behind closed doors, the two of you can hardly look each other in the eye. Or maybe you are struggling with a job you don't like, being too busy and stressed out all the time, or feeling stuck in a life you know should be better. You were created to live a dynamic life, and this isn't it.
Kate Bentley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC 1
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97206 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. I am a Queer therapist, who is person centered, relational and utilize practices from the following modalities: Brainspotting, Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, Motivational Interviewing, Parts Work, The Invitation to Change Approach, 12 step, Harm Reduction and Self Compassion. I bring a unique perspective and have a relaxed, kind demeanor that typically puts people at ease. I have both training and lived experience in the following areas: Substance Use Disorders, navigating relationship with folks with SUD's, traumatic grief, trauma, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, mood d/o. I am kink, ENM and sex positive.
Hello and welcome. I am a Queer therapist, who is person centered, relational and utilize practices from the following modalities: Brainspotting, Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, Motivational Interviewing, Parts Work, The Invitation to Change Approach, 12 step, Harm Reduction and Self Compassion. I bring a unique perspective and have a relaxed, kind demeanor that typically puts people at ease. I have both training and lived experience in the following areas: Substance Use Disorders, navigating relationship with folks with SUD's, traumatic grief, trauma, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, mood d/o. I am kink, ENM and sex positive.
Helloship, LLC (Marie Duff)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97236 (Online Only)
You’re doing your best given your circumstances, awareness, & resources. Growth, and a fulfilling, meaningful life is possible when the conditions work for your unique needs. If you have ADHD/Autism, relationship, medical, or identity issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you may want your life back- or to feel "normal” for once. From the heavy depths of despair to the bubbly heights of playfulness, what makes life absurd, beautiful, & tragic will be acknowledged, not ignored. “Weird” celebrated, not shamed. I’ll help you embrace the unknown, adapt to change, & move forward.
You’re doing your best given your circumstances, awareness, & resources. Growth, and a fulfilling, meaningful life is possible when the conditions work for your unique needs. If you have ADHD/Autism, relationship, medical, or identity issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you may want your life back- or to feel "normal” for once. From the heavy depths of despair to the bubbly heights of playfulness, what makes life absurd, beautiful, & tragic will be acknowledged, not ignored. “Weird” celebrated, not shamed. I’ll help you embrace the unknown, adapt to change, & move forward.
Misty Stronk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97266 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Just as many pieces make up the whole of a person's life, there are many components make up a successful experience with counseling. The therapeutic journey begins from a place of trust and support. I meet my clients where they are at and my goal for therapy is to provide a safe space for my clients to process through the necessary emotions to reach their next goal. I am passionate about serving all individuals who wish seek guidance, a place to be vulnerable and the opportunity to grow. I work with teens, emerging adults and adult clients of any population.
Just as many pieces make up the whole of a person's life, there are many components make up a successful experience with counseling. The therapeutic journey begins from a place of trust and support. I meet my clients where they are at and my goal for therapy is to provide a safe space for my clients to process through the necessary emotions to reach their next goal. I am passionate about serving all individuals who wish seek guidance, a place to be vulnerable and the opportunity to grow. I work with teens, emerging adults and adult clients of any population.
Central Oregon Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97266
I work with individuals, couples and families to address relational issues, such as difficulty connecting, decreased intimacy, maladaptive coping skills from childhood attachment, anxiety, depression, and more. I am trained to think systemically, and not pathologically. My work with you will reflect a culturally sensitive approach, and I will utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and mindfulness techniques. I believe that our attachments from childhood impact our ability to show up in our adult relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families to address relational issues, such as difficulty connecting, decreased intimacy, maladaptive coping skills from childhood attachment, anxiety, depression, and more. I am trained to think systemically, and not pathologically. My work with you will reflect a culturally sensitive approach, and I will utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and mindfulness techniques. I believe that our attachments from childhood impact our ability to show up in our adult relationships.
INTRA-Teletherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97266 (Online Only)
INTRA- means from within. Many times our focus is outside of ourselves and we can get lost. This office is dedicated to helping you explore with compassion and grace the many facets of your life. Whether it is a new issue or a past trauma, we can takes steps towards understanding and healing. A neglect of self-care can create a reliance on ineffective coping skills that can contribute to problems. Therapy is a good choice for creating new insights into depressed mood, anxiety, lowered self-esteem and even intrusive thoughts about self-harm. Better insight leads the way to sustained change and growth. Its more than just talking...
INTRA- means from within. Many times our focus is outside of ourselves and we can get lost. This office is dedicated to helping you explore with compassion and grace the many facets of your life. Whether it is a new issue or a past trauma, we can takes steps towards understanding and healing. A neglect of self-care can create a reliance on ineffective coping skills that can contribute to problems. Therapy is a good choice for creating new insights into depressed mood, anxiety, lowered self-esteem and even intrusive thoughts about self-harm. Better insight leads the way to sustained change and growth. Its more than just talking...
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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.