Gottman Method Therapists in Rutherford County, TN
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Counseling can be incredibly helpful for a variety of life’s challenges. Are you going through a life transition? Have you recently experienced a loss? Is there trauma from your past that you are struggling to navigate? Are you struggling with sexuality, intimacy, fertility, pregnancy or postpartum? Are you struggling to connect with yourself and/or others? Are you feeling worthless, feeling like it’s impossible to love yourself? Does the concept of existing as a human feel really overwhelming right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this can be a wonderful indicator that counseling may be beneficial right now.
Counseling can be incredibly helpful for a variety of life’s challenges. Are you going through a life transition? Have you recently experienced a loss? Is there trauma from your past that you are struggling to navigate? Are you struggling with sexuality, intimacy, fertility, pregnancy or postpartum? Are you struggling to connect with yourself and/or others? Are you feeling worthless, feeling like it’s impossible to love yourself? Does the concept of existing as a human feel really overwhelming right now? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this can be a wonderful indicator that counseling may be beneficial right now.
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A successful counseling experience begins with a strong client/therapist rapport. As you consider your many highly-qualified options, look for professionals who specialize in your area of need and share your passion for growth. With an emphasis on high-conflict marital therapy, my expertise lies in helping clients develop crucial life-enhancement skills (e.g.-communication/conflict resolution/anger management) and a healthy sense of self. Using a variety of approaches, we will work together to build on strengths to maximize growth by learning and adapting more productive inter-relational methods, resulting in greater relationship satisfaction.
A successful counseling experience begins with a strong client/therapist rapport. As you consider your many highly-qualified options, look for professionals who specialize in your area of need and share your passion for growth. With an emphasis on high-conflict marital therapy, my expertise lies in helping clients develop crucial life-enhancement skills (e.g.-communication/conflict resolution/anger management) and a healthy sense of self. Using a variety of approaches, we will work together to build on strengths to maximize growth by learning and adapting more productive inter-relational methods, resulting in greater relationship satisfaction.
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Counseling & Relationship Center of Murfreesboro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Rhonda, Johnson
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Relationships can be a source of great joy and comfort. When they get off track our life becomes unsettled and nothing feels right. I enjoy helping couples get back on track, solve conflicts and reclaim their connection. I do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. I am an attentive listener and am invested in helping you get your relationship back on track.
Relationships can be a source of great joy and comfort. When they get off track our life becomes unsettled and nothing feels right. I enjoy helping couples get back on track, solve conflicts and reclaim their connection. I do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. I am an attentive listener and am invested in helping you get your relationship back on track.
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Todd Wainman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Online Only)
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Licensed in the State of Tennessee. I have been practicing as a counselor for the past 4 years however I have been providing counseling services as a Military Chaplain for 20 years. I have seen individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life going through many difficult situations.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am Licensed in the State of Tennessee. I have been practicing as a counselor for the past 4 years however I have been providing counseling services as a Military Chaplain for 20 years. I have seen individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life going through many difficult situations.
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Are you feeling stuck in your marriage or relationship? Do you love and care for your partner but are struggling to communicate and get on the same page? Do you want to move from feeling like roommates who are surviving into a place where you are thriving? Relationships are hard and can lead to a great deal of stress, but they can also be the most amazing blessing of all when two people are willing to work on creating the life they have always wanted together. If this describes you or your relationship, I can help!
Are you feeling stuck in your marriage or relationship? Do you love and care for your partner but are struggling to communicate and get on the same page? Do you want to move from feeling like roommates who are surviving into a place where you are thriving? Relationships are hard and can lead to a great deal of stress, but they can also be the most amazing blessing of all when two people are willing to work on creating the life they have always wanted together. If this describes you or your relationship, I can help!
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Are you struggling in your marriage? If you want the hurt, disappointment, or disconnection to stop, you've come to the right place. We're Amanda and Michael May, and as a husband-and-wife team, we provide elevated professional guidance and expertise for marital crisis & growth. Clients say our approach is highly relatable and more productive than traditional couples counseling. We've delved deep into the work of researchers like Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Gary Chapman, and Esther Perel, amongst others, often using their findings to guide sessions.
Are you struggling in your marriage? If you want the hurt, disappointment, or disconnection to stop, you've come to the right place. We're Amanda and Michael May, and as a husband-and-wife team, we provide elevated professional guidance and expertise for marital crisis & growth. Clients say our approach is highly relatable and more productive than traditional couples counseling. We've delved deep into the work of researchers like Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Gary Chapman, and Esther Perel, amongst others, often using their findings to guide sessions.
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Accepting New clients! Heather believes we don't have to figure life out alone. She is passionate about helping people recover their hearts and redeeming their stories. She strives to create a safe environment where individuals and couples can transform their lives.
Accepting New clients! Heather believes we don't have to figure life out alone. She is passionate about helping people recover their hearts and redeeming their stories. She strives to create a safe environment where individuals and couples can transform their lives.
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Wilkinson Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-MHS, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Therapy is more than talking about the past. It is a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which past hurts are resolved and healing takes place. Traumatic experiences can serve as blocks, preventing present and future peace. At Wilkinson Family Therapy, we enjoy connecting with our clients as they travel along their journey. Through intentionality and training, we create a comfortable, supportive space for our clients to grow and process their experiences.
Therapy is more than talking about the past. It is a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which past hurts are resolved and healing takes place. Traumatic experiences can serve as blocks, preventing present and future peace. At Wilkinson Family Therapy, we enjoy connecting with our clients as they travel along their journey. Through intentionality and training, we create a comfortable, supportive space for our clients to grow and process their experiences.
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Alex provides a place for individuals, couples, and families to engage their stories, explore their hearts, and begin to live the life they long for again. His approach is influenced by IFS, EFT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theories, and existential philosophy. Alex works with people who have experienced life’s heartache and long to find life more fulfilling. He interweaves the IFS approach with his EMDR training to heal trauma and reduce anxiety/ depression. He works with couples to find a common language, allowing for a deeper conversation, healing in areas of relational woundedness, and a more connected relationship.
Alex provides a place for individuals, couples, and families to engage their stories, explore their hearts, and begin to live the life they long for again. His approach is influenced by IFS, EFT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic theories, and existential philosophy. Alex works with people who have experienced life’s heartache and long to find life more fulfilling. He interweaves the IFS approach with his EMDR training to heal trauma and reduce anxiety/ depression. He works with couples to find a common language, allowing for a deeper conversation, healing in areas of relational woundedness, and a more connected relationship.
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I enjoy working with a variety of different people. I appreciate all the complexities of being human. Through a trusting and compassionate relationship there can be healing from many of life’s problems from childhood sexual abuse to recreating life after a divorce to recovering from an affair. Many of my clients both couples and individuals state their relationships and their life is better after therapy. They appreciate the time to pause and reflect. Sometimes they want to make changes or continue what is working.
I enjoy working with a variety of different people. I appreciate all the complexities of being human. Through a trusting and compassionate relationship there can be healing from many of life’s problems from childhood sexual abuse to recreating life after a divorce to recovering from an affair. Many of my clients both couples and individuals state their relationships and their life is better after therapy. They appreciate the time to pause and reflect. Sometimes they want to make changes or continue what is working.
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Dr. Nicole Bryant: As You Are Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
At work, you’re a rock star! You can handle anything that comes your way. Whenever there’s a problem, you’re the one who fixes it. It’s your show and you’re killing it. So why do you feel so unfulfilled? On paper, you’re successful – making your family proud. But inside, something is still missing. A longing emptiness sits deep in the pit of your stomach. You’ve always worked so hard to pursue goals “at any cost,” but you’ve begun to realize that the cost was your well-being. All of your relationships seem to be out of obligation. You never have any time to care for yourself. Unless something changes, things will only get worse.
At work, you’re a rock star! You can handle anything that comes your way. Whenever there’s a problem, you’re the one who fixes it. It’s your show and you’re killing it. So why do you feel so unfulfilled? On paper, you’re successful – making your family proud. But inside, something is still missing. A longing emptiness sits deep in the pit of your stomach. You’ve always worked so hard to pursue goals “at any cost,” but you’ve begun to realize that the cost was your well-being. All of your relationships seem to be out of obligation. You never have any time to care for yourself. Unless something changes, things will only get worse.
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New Group Sessions starting in Sept 2024! It is my pleasure to be here for you. We all need help in some way shape or form multiple times in our lives. Whether this is your first time, you didn't quite get what you needed the last time, or, you see help as a weakness you can't afford. Whatever the difficulty you may have faced or you may be facing to get here, I am glad that you have made it this far. I would like to make your journey feel as safe as possible. Let me help you become a part of a group of some of the strongest people I know: those who dare to seek help, face their struggles, and move towards change.
New Group Sessions starting in Sept 2024! It is my pleasure to be here for you. We all need help in some way shape or form multiple times in our lives. Whether this is your first time, you didn't quite get what you needed the last time, or, you see help as a weakness you can't afford. Whatever the difficulty you may have faced or you may be facing to get here, I am glad that you have made it this far. I would like to make your journey feel as safe as possible. Let me help you become a part of a group of some of the strongest people I know: those who dare to seek help, face their struggles, and move towards change.
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Nakia Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #1821, an Imago Therapist in Training, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in Mentorship. My goal is to make each and every one of my clients feel comfortable, valued, and heard. My approach is direct, relational and intimacy driven, walking with you on your journey to live life on purpose. I work with individuals, couples, and families towards healing to transform our communities through the blending of theory, practice, experience, and beliefs. Relationships are my passion, beginning with the relationship one has with self, the foundation of every relationship.
Nakia Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #1821, an Imago Therapist in Training, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor in Mentorship. My goal is to make each and every one of my clients feel comfortable, valued, and heard. My approach is direct, relational and intimacy driven, walking with you on your journey to live life on purpose. I work with individuals, couples, and families towards healing to transform our communities through the blending of theory, practice, experience, and beliefs. Relationships are my passion, beginning with the relationship one has with self, the foundation of every relationship.
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Tired of "just talk" therapy? Mind the Gap offers holistic, integrative mental health practice that tailors therapy to meet your unique needs. Our team of providers are specialize in bridging the gap between mind and body. If you're wrestling with the chronic fatigue of depression, constantly waiting for the next shoe to drop, grieving the loss of life caused by chronic pain, or feel overwhelmed by your what's happening around you, we can help.
Tired of "just talk" therapy? Mind the Gap offers holistic, integrative mental health practice that tailors therapy to meet your unique needs. Our team of providers are specialize in bridging the gap between mind and body. If you're wrestling with the chronic fatigue of depression, constantly waiting for the next shoe to drop, grieving the loss of life caused by chronic pain, or feel overwhelmed by your what's happening around you, we can help.
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Dr. Scott Reeder
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MMFT, CAMSII, DEdMin
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Meet Dr. Reeder: He is a Certified Anger Management specialist (CAMSII) with the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). He holds a Masters Degree in Counseling (MMFT), A Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education (D.Ed.Min). For over a decade Dr. Reeder has provided court approved anger classes to thousands of individuals. He has extensive training in helping individuals, couples, and family members to positively identify their triggers, learn coping and other strategies, reframe responses to anger. He teaches individuals what is good about anger, how to process it, and respond to it in a healthy manner. www.scottreeder.org
Meet Dr. Reeder: He is a Certified Anger Management specialist (CAMSII) with the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). He holds a Masters Degree in Counseling (MMFT), A Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education (D.Ed.Min). For over a decade Dr. Reeder has provided court approved anger classes to thousands of individuals. He has extensive training in helping individuals, couples, and family members to positively identify their triggers, learn coping and other strategies, reframe responses to anger. He teaches individuals what is good about anger, how to process it, and respond to it in a healthy manner. www.scottreeder.org
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Are you looking for effective counseling techniques, experience and excellence in counseling? I have been practicing for 20+ years, have trained throughout those years in proven techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, mindfulness and meditative therapies, positive psychology, emotional intelligence and intimacy building, and I have specialized training for marriage, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship or any adjustment issue (illness/grief/loss, divorce, or any life transition) we will work together to implement known techniques that address and improve your life experience. All individuals are welcome. I do not discriminate based on any factor.
Are you looking for effective counseling techniques, experience and excellence in counseling? I have been practicing for 20+ years, have trained throughout those years in proven techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, mindfulness and meditative therapies, positive psychology, emotional intelligence and intimacy building, and I have specialized training for marriage, couples and family therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship or any adjustment issue (illness/grief/loss, divorce, or any life transition) we will work together to implement known techniques that address and improve your life experience. All individuals are welcome. I do not discriminate based on any factor.
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We all face challenges in life, but we do not have to face them alone. It is important to be able to communicate our feelings and needs in a safe environment. And sometimes, we need a guide to help us navigate the difficult inner territory that stands between us and our best selves. I seek to create a safe space where you can heal and grow, and to help you work through the struggles, losses and wounds that keep you from thriving.
We all face challenges in life, but we do not have to face them alone. It is important to be able to communicate our feelings and needs in a safe environment. And sometimes, we need a guide to help us navigate the difficult inner territory that stands between us and our best selves. I seek to create a safe space where you can heal and grow, and to help you work through the struggles, losses and wounds that keep you from thriving.
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Do you live in constant fear? Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your teen? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways? If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I also have worked extensively with teens and their families, so I know the problems that are unique to teens.
Do you live in constant fear? Are you overwhelmed by grief? Do you find yourself feeling sad, withdrawn, irritable, and lonely? Are you struggling to communicate with your teen? Do you often wonder why they behave in certain ways? If so, I would like to help. We all would like to think we are strong enough to overcome these issues on our own, but there comes a time when we need to reach out for additional help. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, and grief. I also have worked extensively with teens and their families, so I know the problems that are unique to teens.
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The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
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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.
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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.