Gottman Method Therapists in Glenside, PA

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Wendell H Scanterbury
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glenside, PA 19038
The feeling of being safe, valued, and connected is something we all need and desire. We also crave relief and healing when we feel hurt or crushed in our emotional, relational, or life experiences. At times, we may try to cope by putting more effort or energy into numbing the pain or distancing ourselves from the problem only to find that it really hasn'tbeen resolved, or that we're even more entangled. What would it feel like to be listened to and deeply heard; to have your experiences validated; and to not be alone in gaining perspective and empowerment so that you can experience safety, worth, and connection again?
The feeling of being safe, valued, and connected is something we all need and desire. We also crave relief and healing when we feel hurt or crushed in our emotional, relational, or life experiences. At times, we may try to cope by putting more effort or energy into numbing the pain or distancing ourselves from the problem only to find that it really hasn'tbeen resolved, or that we're even more entangled. What would it feel like to be listened to and deeply heard; to have your experiences validated; and to not be alone in gaining perspective and empowerment so that you can experience safety, worth, and connection again?
(215) 999-8047 View (215) 999-8047
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S E A Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenside, PA 19038  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping others overcome sleep disturbance, bothersome anxiety, adjusting to the challenges of parenthood and improving communication skills. I mostly focus on your present situation and apply various solution-focused modalities to help reach your therapeutic goals.
I enjoy helping others overcome sleep disturbance, bothersome anxiety, adjusting to the challenges of parenthood and improving communication skills. I mostly focus on your present situation and apply various solution-focused modalities to help reach your therapeutic goals.
(267) 223-0709 View (267) 223-0709
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Hannah Sadock Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenside, PA 19038
Welcome fellow warriors! As a therapist, a unique factor of supporting individuals, couples, and families is their lived experience. Each story is different from the next though all share the same characteristic, resilience. Through each journey, the hardships brought unbearable pain, though underneath, the foundation of resilience is building, preparing each for managing the next difficulty in life. Resilient. Your journey through life gives you this gift, and with my commitment to upholding an authentic, honest relationship, I will travel the road with you to find your resiliency.
Welcome fellow warriors! As a therapist, a unique factor of supporting individuals, couples, and families is their lived experience. Each story is different from the next though all share the same characteristic, resilience. Through each journey, the hardships brought unbearable pain, though underneath, the foundation of resilience is building, preparing each for managing the next difficulty in life. Resilient. Your journey through life gives you this gift, and with my commitment to upholding an authentic, honest relationship, I will travel the road with you to find your resiliency.
(267) 459-8423 View (267) 459-8423
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Katie Phelps
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glenside, PA 19038  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe everyone holds the key to access their most genuine, authentic self. Navigating through this thing called life can be complicated and challenging. Working together, I aim to provide a safe space to explore your inner strengths and capture internal resources. Through my experience working with anger, anxiety, and depression, I've learned that the strongest factor in therapy is the collaborative relationship. Together, we can address the issues you identify as problematic in your life. I promise to provide a therapeutic space that allows you to reclaim your strengths and propel you towards your self chosen path.
I believe everyone holds the key to access their most genuine, authentic self. Navigating through this thing called life can be complicated and challenging. Working together, I aim to provide a safe space to explore your inner strengths and capture internal resources. Through my experience working with anger, anxiety, and depression, I've learned that the strongest factor in therapy is the collaborative relationship. Together, we can address the issues you identify as problematic in your life. I promise to provide a therapeutic space that allows you to reclaim your strengths and propel you towards your self chosen path.
(410) 836-0820 View (410) 836-0820

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Erin O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Licensed in both PA and DE, my approach is integrative, intersectional, developmental, and contextual with a belief in the value of connection and the power of possibility. I understand that we are heavily shaped by our relationships, family experiences, and positionality in the world with regard to race, culture, class, gender identity, sexuality, etc. My practice is relationship and sexual intimacy focused, and I've deepened my lens to include Level 1 & 2 training in the Gottman Method; Advanced training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, in addition to past experience with PACT & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Licensed in both PA and DE, my approach is integrative, intersectional, developmental, and contextual with a belief in the value of connection and the power of possibility. I understand that we are heavily shaped by our relationships, family experiences, and positionality in the world with regard to race, culture, class, gender identity, sexuality, etc. My practice is relationship and sexual intimacy focused, and I've deepened my lens to include Level 1 & 2 training in the Gottman Method; Advanced training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, in addition to past experience with PACT & Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
(302) 570-2130 View (302) 570-2130
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Doris Ferleger
Psychologist, PhD, MFA
Verified Verified
Wyncote, PA 19095
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY With compassion and understanding gained from over 38 years of professional experience, and over fifteen years studying compassion and mindfulness-based healing approaches, I provide empathetic support, deep listening and insight, constructive feedback, and effective coping and communication skills to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing inner and outer conflicts.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY With compassion and understanding gained from over 38 years of professional experience, and over fifteen years studying compassion and mindfulness-based healing approaches, I provide empathetic support, deep listening and insight, constructive feedback, and effective coping and communication skills to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing inner and outer conflicts.
(267) 710-9033 View (267) 710-9033
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Felicity Fong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Complex trauma can be a stubborn life companion. Living through repeated exposure to traumatic experiences can leave you feeling unable to trust yourself or others, feeling chronically unsafe, and seeing yourself differently. Alongside those wounds, complicated grief can also be woven into the mix of post-traumatic pain. Complicated grief is so much more than “just” a loss - it’s sadness, anger, and guilt that cannot always be easily defined. As a licensed professional counselor with a special interest in trauma treatment, I understand the profound impact these experiences can have on an individual's emotional well being.
Complex trauma can be a stubborn life companion. Living through repeated exposure to traumatic experiences can leave you feeling unable to trust yourself or others, feeling chronically unsafe, and seeing yourself differently. Alongside those wounds, complicated grief can also be woven into the mix of post-traumatic pain. Complicated grief is so much more than “just” a loss - it’s sadness, anger, and guilt that cannot always be easily defined. As a licensed professional counselor with a special interest in trauma treatment, I understand the profound impact these experiences can have on an individual's emotional well being.
(267) 754-4316 View (267) 754-4316
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Colm Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Waitlist for new clients
Pursuing therapy represents a desire to heal. Whether dealing with a new challenge or an old wound, my work with clients is focused on supporting the process of healing and learning to "let go" of the harmful patterns that get in the way of feeling satisfaction, peace, and fulfillment in our lives and relationships. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create an environment in which you can pause, reflect, and feel supported in acknowledging the emotions that many of us learn to avoid, dismiss, and push down.
Pursuing therapy represents a desire to heal. Whether dealing with a new challenge or an old wound, my work with clients is focused on supporting the process of healing and learning to "let go" of the harmful patterns that get in the way of feeling satisfaction, peace, and fulfillment in our lives and relationships. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create an environment in which you can pause, reflect, and feel supported in acknowledging the emotions that many of us learn to avoid, dismiss, and push down.
(207) 515-8273 View (207) 515-8273
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Lorraine Tauriello counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Fort Washington, PA 19034
I am equipped to help you improve your symptoms of stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and trauma. I can use a faith based, Christian approach as it fits. You may have experienced trauma or ongoing severe stress. Trauma CAN be treated! I can help. Depression and anxiety do not have to be your normal! The brain can change. I hav experience with teens, adults, and couples. My life experiences, training, and clinical expertise, offer more. I am able to assist with the option of medication and/or natural supplements, as a benefit, and can refer you. I hope to speak with you and help you decide what's best.
I am equipped to help you improve your symptoms of stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and trauma. I can use a faith based, Christian approach as it fits. You may have experienced trauma or ongoing severe stress. Trauma CAN be treated! I can help. Depression and anxiety do not have to be your normal! The brain can change. I hav experience with teens, adults, and couples. My life experiences, training, and clinical expertise, offer more. I am able to assist with the option of medication and/or natural supplements, as a benefit, and can refer you. I hope to speak with you and help you decide what's best.
(267) 642-5682 View (267) 642-5682
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Dana Fry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Abington, PA 19001
My style is very down to earth, including humor, warmth, and acceptance. I am open to your ideas and your strengths. I listen closely to your feelings and to the challenges you face. I can help by offering new ways of looking at problems, at relationships, and at coping efforts. In this way, you can develop a better understanding of what may be keeping you stuck or making you unhappy, as well as new ways of responding to life's challenges.
My style is very down to earth, including humor, warmth, and acceptance. I am open to your ideas and your strengths. I listen closely to your feelings and to the challenges you face. I can help by offering new ways of looking at problems, at relationships, and at coping efforts. In this way, you can develop a better understanding of what may be keeping you stuck or making you unhappy, as well as new ways of responding to life's challenges.
(610) 486-3806 View (610) 486-3806
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Laurie Baker. Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Abington, PA 19001  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, afraid, hopeless or stuck? I provide caring, supportive psychotherapy for adults, couples and adolescents age 16 and up. I help my clients to manage depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, mood swings, relationships, grief, trauma and anger. I teach many skills to improve coping, communication and behavior.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, afraid, hopeless or stuck? I provide caring, supportive psychotherapy for adults, couples and adolescents age 16 and up. I help my clients to manage depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, mood swings, relationships, grief, trauma and anger. I teach many skills to improve coping, communication and behavior.
(267) 274-4036 View (267) 274-4036
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Daniel White
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, CSAT, EMDR, trained
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
You have taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. Courage comes from knowing ourselves and loving each imperfection. Working together, we will walk on the path of healing and explore the pain and challenges that have brought you here. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience, I can help equip you with helpful resources to become empowered when facing difficult circumstances in life.
You have taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. Courage comes from knowing ourselves and loving each imperfection. Working together, we will walk on the path of healing and explore the pain and challenges that have brought you here. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience, I can help equip you with helpful resources to become empowered when facing difficult circumstances in life.
(267) 732-1269 View (267) 732-1269
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Dark Moon Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Abington, PA 19001
Often when we are ready to seek counseling we can find ourselves in a dark place, struggling to see our way forward, but knowing that something needs to change. If that's where you find yourself right now, I want you to know you are not alone. My name is Omy Golden. I help adults create healing in their lives, which frequently means addressing past traumas and relationship hurts that stand in the way of us showing up as our authentic selves. Through curiosity, gentleness, and acceptance, I can help you discover your own unique path towards overcoming life’s challenges.
Often when we are ready to seek counseling we can find ourselves in a dark place, struggling to see our way forward, but knowing that something needs to change. If that's where you find yourself right now, I want you to know you are not alone. My name is Omy Golden. I help adults create healing in their lives, which frequently means addressing past traumas and relationship hurts that stand in the way of us showing up as our authentic selves. Through curiosity, gentleness, and acceptance, I can help you discover your own unique path towards overcoming life’s challenges.
(484) 715-8185 View (484) 715-8185
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Deborah Pelberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with a feeling of disconnection from your usual self? Are you constantly overwhelmed, anxious or worried? Feeling angry, alone or isolated? Feeling connected and understood can be difficult when you feel so alone in what you are experiencing. I am committed to helping individuals struggling with emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and parenthood find their way towards feeling better and restoring their connection with themselves and others who are important to them.
Are you struggling with a feeling of disconnection from your usual self? Are you constantly overwhelmed, anxious or worried? Feeling angry, alone or isolated? Feeling connected and understood can be difficult when you feel so alone in what you are experiencing. I am committed to helping individuals struggling with emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and parenthood find their way towards feeling better and restoring their connection with themselves and others who are important to them.
(215) 791-8918 View (215) 791-8918
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Cecelia S. Baldwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing as a therapist, trainer, and consultant in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. I offer individual therapy, couples counseling and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults. I have a broad and unique base of clinical experience and education. I have a particular passion and expertise in working with children, adolescents, individuals and families struggling with relationships difficulties. I have significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing as a therapist, trainer, and consultant in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. I offer individual therapy, couples counseling and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults. I have a broad and unique base of clinical experience and education. I have a particular passion and expertise in working with children, adolescents, individuals and families struggling with relationships difficulties. I have significant experience and advanced clinical training treating varying degrees of psychological trauma.
(484) 725-6952 View (484) 725-6952
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Cliff Weldon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willow Grove, PA 19090  (Online Only)
All life issues offer an opportunity for growth, I base my process of therapy on the therapeutic relationship. No special psychotherapy techniques, my goal for you, is to have a better handle on your current challenge. We incorporate sand trays, an expressive therapy with children or adults to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect a person's inner thoughts, struggles, and issues.
All life issues offer an opportunity for growth, I base my process of therapy on the therapeutic relationship. No special psychotherapy techniques, my goal for you, is to have a better handle on your current challenge. We incorporate sand trays, an expressive therapy with children or adults to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect a person's inner thoughts, struggles, and issues.
(215) 631-3225 View (215) 631-3225
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Rachael R. Toth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, M/CFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046
In a world that can feel increasingly polarized, our conversations make a difference in how we go on together. Every interaction shapes the possibility for bringing us closer together or pushing us further apart. As we feel more understood, respected, and capable, we can turn towards one another with more compassion and capacity for connection. Whether you're seeking therapy for relationships or life transitions, I'm here to support your growth at your own pace.
In a world that can feel increasingly polarized, our conversations make a difference in how we go on together. Every interaction shapes the possibility for bringing us closer together or pushing us further apart. As we feel more understood, respected, and capable, we can turn towards one another with more compassion and capacity for connection. Whether you're seeking therapy for relationships or life transitions, I'm here to support your growth at your own pace.
(267) 609-9176 View (267) 609-9176
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Emily Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
(267) 619-7391 View (267) 619-7391
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Patrice Heller
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, LMFT, RABBI, DD
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046  (Online Only)
Couples come to therapy often feeling frustrated, defensive, hurt and angry. Love, attraction and shared life goals may have brought them together, but along the way to deeper emotional intimacy couples meet roadblocks. Growing self-awareness and curiosity about their partner helps them appreciate their differences as enriching rather than threatening. Partners realize that each of them has a role in cultivating the quality of their relationship. Partners learn to support each other's growth and expand their horizons together. Their relationship feels more alive and hopeful. Therapy nurtures the art of relationships for all of us.
Couples come to therapy often feeling frustrated, defensive, hurt and angry. Love, attraction and shared life goals may have brought them together, but along the way to deeper emotional intimacy couples meet roadblocks. Growing self-awareness and curiosity about their partner helps them appreciate their differences as enriching rather than threatening. Partners realize that each of them has a role in cultivating the quality of their relationship. Partners learn to support each other's growth and expand their horizons together. Their relationship feels more alive and hopeful. Therapy nurtures the art of relationships for all of us.
(215) 710-8999 View (215) 710-8999
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Soul's Flight Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CAADC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Abington, PA 19001
(267) 507-0938 View (267) 507-0938
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.