Gottman Method Therapists in Columbia, TN
Notably, I utilize Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method—renowned models that have demonstrated effectiveness in fostering connection for couples.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page! I am deeply committed to creating meaningful, collaborative, and therapeutic relationships with my clients. It is a profound honor to support individuals and couples on their journey toward emotional well-being. In our work together, I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, and nurturing space where hope and healing can flourish. Whether you’re seeking to overcome challenges, improve relationships, or find a greater sense of peace, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Notably, I utilize Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method—renowned models that have demonstrated effectiveness in fostering connection for couples.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page! I am deeply committed to creating meaningful, collaborative, and therapeutic relationships with my clients. It is a profound honor to support individuals and couples on their journey toward emotional well-being. In our work together, I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, and nurturing space where hope and healing can flourish. Whether you’re seeking to overcome challenges, improve relationships, or find a greater sense of peace, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Merna A Elsols
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT™
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EMDR with Addictions and Complex Trauma Protocols; Brainspotting; Play Therapy; Digital Play Therapy; Theraplay; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Prepare/Enrich; Gottman Method; and Question/Persuade/Refer Suicide Prevention (QPR).
Healing happens when we attend to our attachment wounds, address our inner parts' needs, and adopt healthy communication patterns and boundaries. When we feel heard in safe spaces, we can begin to unpack our hurts, explore our needs, and express our feelings. I utilize an integrative and supportive approach to honor clients' stories and needs, establish and reignite meaningful relationships, and practice mindful emotional expression. My goal is to support clients as they process past memories, enhance present connections, and plan for the future.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EMDR with Addictions and Complex Trauma Protocols; Brainspotting; Play Therapy; Digital Play Therapy; Theraplay; Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); Prepare/Enrich; Gottman Method; and Question/Persuade/Refer Suicide Prevention (QPR).
Healing happens when we attend to our attachment wounds, address our inner parts' needs, and adopt healthy communication patterns and boundaries. When we feel heard in safe spaces, we can begin to unpack our hurts, explore our needs, and express our feelings. I utilize an integrative and supportive approach to honor clients' stories and needs, establish and reignite meaningful relationships, and practice mindful emotional expression. My goal is to support clients as they process past memories, enhance present connections, and plan for the future.
Adam Luke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401 (Online Only)
One of the scariest parts of therapy is the unknown. Our fear of therapy focuses on what we will have to say, the things we will have to feel but rarely when we think of therapy do we focus on the things we may find within ourselves. Like the courage to speak power to our own voice. The reality that we are not the sum of the worst things that have happened to us. Hell, maybe that we have always been valuable and we never deserved the way we were treated, the hurt we were given or the hurt that is still present within us. It is through our therapeutic process that we are able to organize your thoughts and prioritize your voice.
One of the scariest parts of therapy is the unknown. Our fear of therapy focuses on what we will have to say, the things we will have to feel but rarely when we think of therapy do we focus on the things we may find within ourselves. Like the courage to speak power to our own voice. The reality that we are not the sum of the worst things that have happened to us. Hell, maybe that we have always been valuable and we never deserved the way we were treated, the hurt we were given or the hurt that is still present within us. It is through our therapeutic process that we are able to organize your thoughts and prioritize your voice.
Everyone occasionally gets in a rut or gets stuck from hurts or unhealthy habits. When it keeps you from living your best life and being your best self, taking the first step to get unstuck is sometimes the hardest. Life experience, personal crises, and various roles have given Rebekah a vast base from which to pull to help you maximize your God-given potential, overcome challenges, and celebrate the joys of life.
Everyone occasionally gets in a rut or gets stuck from hurts or unhealthy habits. When it keeps you from living your best life and being your best self, taking the first step to get unstuck is sometimes the hardest. Life experience, personal crises, and various roles have given Rebekah a vast base from which to pull to help you maximize your God-given potential, overcome challenges, and celebrate the joys of life.
Being a good listener by engaging with you is paramount to what I see as working with current issues client's face. Understanding that clients search for solutions to their problems, knowing and learning how to help themselves become stronger, whether a survivor of trauma, infidelity, substance abuse or neglect, or anger you may hit a breaking point. Please know that together we can take you to the next level, to what works best for setting goals and interventions best done where change can happen. Don't put off today where you want to be tomorrow-change can make a difference.
Being a good listener by engaging with you is paramount to what I see as working with current issues client's face. Understanding that clients search for solutions to their problems, knowing and learning how to help themselves become stronger, whether a survivor of trauma, infidelity, substance abuse or neglect, or anger you may hit a breaking point. Please know that together we can take you to the next level, to what works best for setting goals and interventions best done where change can happen. Don't put off today where you want to be tomorrow-change can make a difference.
Christy Tunnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, TN 38401 (Online Only)
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
Jana L Chatham
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401 (Online Only)
Do you need wisdom, inspiration, and a strategy that can move you from feeling "stuck" to "empowered"? I specialize in trauma, marriage and parenting issues, sexual betrayal, depression and overcoming grief. Guided by the power of the Holy Spirit, and using my skills in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR, we will work together to move you towards holistic healing.
Do you need wisdom, inspiration, and a strategy that can move you from feeling "stuck" to "empowered"? I specialize in trauma, marriage and parenting issues, sexual betrayal, depression and overcoming grief. Guided by the power of the Holy Spirit, and using my skills in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR, we will work together to move you towards holistic healing.
Whether the issues you are facing are big or small, they are important. And it's important that you find resolution in ways that allow you to live in the healthy and productive manner that you desire. My goal is to help you find the resolution you are seeking.
Whether the issues you are facing are big or small, they are important. And it's important that you find resolution in ways that allow you to live in the healthy and productive manner that you desire. My goal is to help you find the resolution you are seeking.
Being Balanced Psychological Services PLLC
Psychologist, MS LMFT, PhD LP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
Discovering the intricacies of the human brain can be a fascinating journey, one that is as personal as it is profound. As a clinical neuropsychologist, I am deeply committed to guiding you through this journey with care and expertise. My practice is a safe harbor for those who seek to understand the marvels and mysteries of their own minds. I understand that each brain is as unique as the person to which it belongs. This is why I offer personalized neuropsychological evaluations—a process where we work together to uncover the specific ways your brain works. These evaluations are like a detailed map; they show us not only the areas
Discovering the intricacies of the human brain can be a fascinating journey, one that is as personal as it is profound. As a clinical neuropsychologist, I am deeply committed to guiding you through this journey with care and expertise. My practice is a safe harbor for those who seek to understand the marvels and mysteries of their own minds. I understand that each brain is as unique as the person to which it belongs. This is why I offer personalized neuropsychological evaluations—a process where we work together to uncover the specific ways your brain works. These evaluations are like a detailed map; they show us not only the areas
Melissa Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, TN 38401 (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals through life's challenges. I understand that life's path isn't always straight; transitions, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship struggles are real.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals through life's challenges. I understand that life's path isn't always straight; transitions, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship struggles are real.
Cassandra Steinberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
Not accepting new clients
I’ve learned a lot in community mental health, working with individuals that are depressed, anxious, suicidal. Many causes are external, either through relationships or past events, but some are internal, through biology and self-concept. I hope to help people discover themselves and how to accept themselves for who they are. I’m available Mondays and Wednesdays by telehealth and Tuesdays in person.
I’ve learned a lot in community mental health, working with individuals that are depressed, anxious, suicidal. Many causes are external, either through relationships or past events, but some are internal, through biology and self-concept. I hope to help people discover themselves and how to accept themselves for who they are. I’m available Mondays and Wednesdays by telehealth and Tuesdays in person.
Online Therapists
I am trained in the Gottman Method (level 1), Prepare/Enrich Certified for premarital and engaged couples counseling, and trained in Somatic Attachment-Based EMDR for trauma work.
Are patterns in your relationship keeping you and your partner from communicating effectively? Is past trauma informing the stories you tell yourself about your present and future? I specialize in working with struggling couples, as well as individuals ages 16 and up who are coming up against unhelpful patterns and negative beliefs, especially surrounding issues like communication, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity struggles. Whether you are part of a couple or an individual, I approach therapy with the goal of helping you unearth hope and rethink your story through a compassionate and resilient lens.
I am trained in the Gottman Method (level 1), Prepare/Enrich Certified for premarital and engaged couples counseling, and trained in Somatic Attachment-Based EMDR for trauma work.
Are patterns in your relationship keeping you and your partner from communicating effectively? Is past trauma informing the stories you tell yourself about your present and future? I specialize in working with struggling couples, as well as individuals ages 16 and up who are coming up against unhelpful patterns and negative beliefs, especially surrounding issues like communication, trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity struggles. Whether you are part of a couple or an individual, I approach therapy with the goal of helping you unearth hope and rethink your story through a compassionate and resilient lens.
Samara Silvester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
I'm trained in EMDR and have completed Level 3 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, an approach based upon over 30 years of research.
I am honored to join my clients on their unique journeys, offering a safe holding environment to facilitate connection, healing, and growth. I favor a client-centered and integrative approach, providing empathy and unconditional positive regard as clients navigate a variety of concerns. I am passionate in my commitment to walk alongside clients as they develop the skills to foster more authentic and meaningful connections with both self and others.
I'm trained in EMDR and have completed Level 3 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, an approach based upon over 30 years of research.
I am honored to join my clients on their unique journeys, offering a safe holding environment to facilitate connection, healing, and growth. I favor a client-centered and integrative approach, providing empathy and unconditional positive regard as clients navigate a variety of concerns. I am passionate in my commitment to walk alongside clients as they develop the skills to foster more authentic and meaningful connections with both self and others.
I’m Prepare/Enrich Certified and trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (L1), both leading approaches in couples therapy.
Hi! I’m Hannah, a Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Music City. If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship, whether it’s due to communication struggles, infidelity, or the challenges of balancing work and home life- you’re not alone! As a dedicated couples therapist, I’m here to help you and your partner navigate these hurdles and rediscover the joy and connection that originally drew you together. I specialize in helping couples address conflict, enhance communication, and cultivate deeper emotional connections.
I’m Prepare/Enrich Certified and trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (L1), both leading approaches in couples therapy.
Hi! I’m Hannah, a Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Music City. If you’re feeling stuck in your relationship, whether it’s due to communication struggles, infidelity, or the challenges of balancing work and home life- you’re not alone! As a dedicated couples therapist, I’m here to help you and your partner navigate these hurdles and rediscover the joy and connection that originally drew you together. I specialize in helping couples address conflict, enhance communication, and cultivate deeper emotional connections.
Cammie Douglass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I offer a range of evidence-based techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, tailored to your unique needs.
I am dedicated to helping you navigate uncertainty, whether caused by anxiety, OCD, negative self-talk, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, or relationship issues. I frequently assist intellectualizers in reconnecting with their bodies and emotions, guiding them to move beyond overthinking. My approach is trauma-informed, consistent, and goal-oriented, offering compassionate accountability throughout the journey. I also support couples and individuals as they explore relationship dynamics and am LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I offer a range of evidence-based techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, tailored to your unique needs.
I am dedicated to helping you navigate uncertainty, whether caused by anxiety, OCD, negative self-talk, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, or relationship issues. I frequently assist intellectualizers in reconnecting with their bodies and emotions, guiding them to move beyond overthinking. My approach is trauma-informed, consistent, and goal-oriented, offering compassionate accountability throughout the journey. I also support couples and individuals as they explore relationship dynamics and am LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Christy G Buckner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
I have 25 years of experience practicing therapy and use the scientically-proven Gottman method of couples therapy.
I work best with motivated adults and teens struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and/or life transitions. I help you increase your connection, clarity, meaning and happiness by offering hope and affirmative counseling tailored to your personal/cultural perspective. Clients of any culture, race, religion, socio-economic status or sexual orientation are welcome in my office.
I have 25 years of experience practicing therapy and use the scientically-proven Gottman method of couples therapy.
I work best with motivated adults and teens struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and/or life transitions. I help you increase your connection, clarity, meaning and happiness by offering hope and affirmative counseling tailored to your personal/cultural perspective. Clients of any culture, race, religion, socio-economic status or sexual orientation are welcome in my office.
Steve Riser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
I specialize in working with couples and have been trained in The Gottman Method and Prepare and Enrich Premarital inventory.
I enjoy working with clients seeking to grow emotionally, spiritually and relationally. I believe therapy is an opportunity to journey deeper areas of self awareness and a greater understanding of who we have been created to be. I am relational in my approach to counseling. I believe that we have been broken in relationships and that we are therefore healed in the context of relationships. I have had many clients who have had success and experienced transformation throughout the counseling process. Evening and weekend appointments available. Contact me via phone, email, or text. New clients can register at therapyappointment.com
I specialize in working with couples and have been trained in The Gottman Method and Prepare and Enrich Premarital inventory.
I enjoy working with clients seeking to grow emotionally, spiritually and relationally. I believe therapy is an opportunity to journey deeper areas of self awareness and a greater understanding of who we have been created to be. I am relational in my approach to counseling. I believe that we have been broken in relationships and that we are therefore healed in the context of relationships. I have had many clients who have had success and experienced transformation throughout the counseling process. Evening and weekend appointments available. Contact me via phone, email, or text. New clients can register at therapyappointment.com
Khelsea Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, Mhc, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37201 (Online Only)
EFT, Gottman method for couples therapy and other approaches.
New to therapy or seeking to start again? With over 10 years in counseling services I can help you start your journey today. There is a safe space for you here, whether your narrative is searching for personal growth, or insight into life circumstances, having a safe environment that is reflective and guided by professional support helps you regain control. As a licensed clinician my goal is to help you understand negative feelings, repressed emotions, and resolve internal psychological conflicts...
EFT, Gottman method for couples therapy and other approaches.
New to therapy or seeking to start again? With over 10 years in counseling services I can help you start your journey today. There is a safe space for you here, whether your narrative is searching for personal growth, or insight into life circumstances, having a safe environment that is reflective and guided by professional support helps you regain control. As a licensed clinician my goal is to help you understand negative feelings, repressed emotions, and resolve internal psychological conflicts...
Carol Omos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I draw on a variety of modalities including EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, The Gottman Method, Integrative Christian Counseling and mindfulness practices to create a customized treatment plan that is both effective and empowering.
My focus is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and couples looking to recover from infidelity. I see individuals as well as couples and if appropriate, will alternate seeing a couple together and then separately for individual sessions. I use an integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with a personalized, holistic perspective. Whether you are struggling with infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I am here to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and develop the skills and tools you need to achieve your goals.
I draw on a variety of modalities including EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, The Gottman Method, Integrative Christian Counseling and mindfulness practices to create a customized treatment plan that is both effective and empowering.
My focus is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, first responders, and couples looking to recover from infidelity. I see individuals as well as couples and if appropriate, will alternate seeing a couple together and then separately for individual sessions. I use an integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with a personalized, holistic perspective. Whether you are struggling with infidelity, trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, I am here to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and develop the skills and tools you need to achieve your goals.
Crystal Nyhus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37043
Waitlist for new clients
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
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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.