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Danielle McGowan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunset, TX 76270
Welcome! My name is Danielle McGowan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working with young adults, individuals, and families in their crisis, trauma, or desire for change. I specialize in adjustment, trauma, grief, anxiety, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood and family systems. My most common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional-focused therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and grief work. I believe that the most memorable therapy connections are with the most hesitant or unsure individuals.
Welcome! My name is Danielle McGowan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working with young adults, individuals, and families in their crisis, trauma, or desire for change. I specialize in adjustment, trauma, grief, anxiety, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood and family systems. My most common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional-focused therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and grief work. I believe that the most memorable therapy connections are with the most hesitant or unsure individuals.
(214) 239-2225 View (214) 239-2225

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Melissa Andujar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I am also trained in working with couples utilizing the Gottman Method to provide specific interventions resulting in improved communication and reduced resentments.
I am laid back and easy to talk to while still being very goal oriented. I want to help you not just talk about, but eliminate thoughts and behaviors that cause you trouble in your life. I currently work with adolescents, teens, adults, and families struggling to recover from trauma (physical/sexual/emotional), anxiety, depression and PTSD.
I am also trained in working with couples utilizing the Gottman Method to provide specific interventions resulting in improved communication and reduced resentments.
I am laid back and easy to talk to while still being very goal oriented. I want to help you not just talk about, but eliminate thoughts and behaviors that cause you trouble in your life. I currently work with adolescents, teens, adults, and families struggling to recover from trauma (physical/sexual/emotional), anxiety, depression and PTSD.
(512) 768-2731 View (512) 768-2731
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Cesar Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCDC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Waitlist for new clients
My style is best described as one blending gratitude, realism and compassion. Similarly, with certifications in both DBT and EMDR, I find working with others to be an enriching process as well as learning how to be resilient in the face of change. I have also completed Level 1 Clinician Training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in order to help couples become better at communicating with one another and bridging those gaps which often occur in relationships.
My style is best described as one blending gratitude, realism and compassion. Similarly, with certifications in both DBT and EMDR, I find working with others to be an enriching process as well as learning how to be resilient in the face of change. I have also completed Level 1 Clinician Training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in order to help couples become better at communicating with one another and bridging those gaps which often occur in relationships.
(940) 204-5508 View (940) 204-5508
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Dr. Michelle Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Frisco, TX 75034
Michelle has trained in are evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, Cultural Sensitivity, EMDR, Gottman Method, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief, Structural Family Therapy and many others.
Michelle is a LCSW-S, with a Doctorates in Social Work (DSW). She has been in the mental health industry for over 25 years holding such positions as social worker, counselor, non-profit to assist families in challenging times, and adjunct professor. She specializes in relationship concerns such as divorce, marriage and premarital issues. She can assist with coping strategies, stress, family conflict, infertility, infidelity and more. Michelle also works with individuals experiencing, mood disorders, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, life coaching, LGBTQIA+, stress, PTSD, and trauma.
Michelle has trained in are evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, Cultural Sensitivity, EMDR, Gottman Method, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief, Structural Family Therapy and many others.
Michelle is a LCSW-S, with a Doctorates in Social Work (DSW). She has been in the mental health industry for over 25 years holding such positions as social worker, counselor, non-profit to assist families in challenging times, and adjunct professor. She specializes in relationship concerns such as divorce, marriage and premarital issues. She can assist with coping strategies, stress, family conflict, infertility, infidelity and more. Michelle also works with individuals experiencing, mood disorders, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, life coaching, LGBTQIA+, stress, PTSD, and trauma.
(469) 423-8940 View (469) 423-8940
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Lake Worth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76135
LWC offers a variety of treatment modalities including Solution-Focused therapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, Family/Systemic, Trauma and Crisis Counseling, Anger-Management, Play and Sand Therapy, Gottman Method, and Psychological Testing Services for children and adults.
Lake Worth Counseling offers counseling and psychological testing services for adults, children, couples and families. We accept some insurance plans, self-pay, and a sliding scale fee of $75.00 (counselor associate). We welcome you to our comfortable and professional private practice office to meet with one of the licensed counselors on staff. Our therapist are licensed, trained and offer expertise in a variety of areas including Marriage & Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Play Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Adult Counseling Services, and Psychological Testing Services with a Clinical Psychologist.
LWC offers a variety of treatment modalities including Solution-Focused therapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, Family/Systemic, Trauma and Crisis Counseling, Anger-Management, Play and Sand Therapy, Gottman Method, and Psychological Testing Services for children and adults.
Lake Worth Counseling offers counseling and psychological testing services for adults, children, couples and families. We accept some insurance plans, self-pay, and a sliding scale fee of $75.00 (counselor associate). We welcome you to our comfortable and professional private practice office to meet with one of the licensed counselors on staff. Our therapist are licensed, trained and offer expertise in a variety of areas including Marriage & Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Play Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Adult Counseling Services, and Psychological Testing Services with a Clinical Psychologist.
(817) 238-0106 View (817) 238-0106
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Lisa Godasi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75023
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training in the Gottman Method for Couples, am trained in the use of EMDR (Levels I and II) for use in trauma, anxiety, and addictions and am trained in and utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy for use in treatment of severe mood disorders and personality disorders.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I specialize in marital therapy, anxiety disorders, substance abuse recovery, family systems, and trauma work. I have spent the last twenty plus years serving adults, couples, children, and teens in a variety of settings, including home-based family preservation services, community mental health family services, and outpatient private practice. My focus is to utilize all members of a family to strengthen and rebuild relationships.
I have extensive training in the Gottman Method for Couples, am trained in the use of EMDR (Levels I and II) for use in trauma, anxiety, and addictions and am trained in and utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy for use in treatment of severe mood disorders and personality disorders.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I specialize in marital therapy, anxiety disorders, substance abuse recovery, family systems, and trauma work. I have spent the last twenty plus years serving adults, couples, children, and teens in a variety of settings, including home-based family preservation services, community mental health family services, and outpatient private practice. My focus is to utilize all members of a family to strengthen and rebuild relationships.
(214) 974-3599 View (214) 974-3599
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Shannon Carl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.
I work with adults (21+) whose presenting concerns are most often related to anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, "religious deconstruction," "purity culture," "religious reconstruction," sexuality, and relationships. My guiding therapeutic modalities are attachment-focused and trauma-informed (advanced training in Somatic Experiencing). I am also trained in ACT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (and EFIT), and the Gottman Method for couples. My practice is open to people of every religious tradition and people with no religious affiliation. I welcome married and unmarried couples into couple therapy.
(254) 328-1116 View (254) 328-1116
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Gabrielle M Rendon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76179
I am a licensed professional counselor supervisor, with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, stress, marriage and familial struggles. I utilize modalities such as: solution focus, Gottman method for marital issues, and cognitive behavioral approach . I can assist with developing healthy cognitions/behaviors, and skills in a non-judgmental, empathic and safe environment. I specialize in parenting education and support, Christian counseling, marriage conflict, family difficulties, learning to work with your mental health, and school related issues.
I am a licensed professional counselor supervisor, with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, stress, marriage and familial struggles. I utilize modalities such as: solution focus, Gottman method for marital issues, and cognitive behavioral approach . I can assist with developing healthy cognitions/behaviors, and skills in a non-judgmental, empathic and safe environment. I specialize in parenting education and support, Christian counseling, marriage conflict, family difficulties, learning to work with your mental health, and school related issues.
(817) 826-9712 View (817) 826-9712
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Johanna Horstman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
I counsel from a person-centered theory and am a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator, a certified Marriage Strong facilitator, and have Level One training in the Gottman method.
I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with degrees in Christian education and Biblical counseling. I believe that all people should be treated with dignity, grace, and mercy, and that everyone struggles with the basic building blocks of society: relationships. My work is focused on individuals, married couples, families, employees, and small groups.
I counsel from a person-centered theory and am a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator, a certified Marriage Strong facilitator, and have Level One training in the Gottman method.
I graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with degrees in Christian education and Biblical counseling. I believe that all people should be treated with dignity, grace, and mercy, and that everyone struggles with the basic building blocks of society: relationships. My work is focused on individuals, married couples, families, employees, and small groups.
(817) 241-4897 View (817) 241-4897
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Leigh Shamburger-Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I am a candidate at the Dallas Psychoanalytic Institute, and have additional experience with LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Certification Level 1, and Janina Fisher Approach to Trauma Treatment.
I aim to create a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to freely explore your feelings, frustrations, and fears so you may gain a deeper understanding of self, feel more authentic, and make positive changes in your life.
I am a candidate at the Dallas Psychoanalytic Institute, and have additional experience with LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Certification Level 1, and Janina Fisher Approach to Trauma Treatment.
I aim to create a non-judgmental therapeutic environment to freely explore your feelings, frustrations, and fears so you may gain a deeper understanding of self, feel more authentic, and make positive changes in your life.
(972) 299-3765 View (972) 299-3765
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Tiffany McConnell (Neighbors Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
​ I have completed levels 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Therapy is a powerful tool to find healing and create a life worth living. I believe you are the expert in your own life and my goal is to partner with you in the journey to excavate your own inner wisdom. I conduct therapy from an eclectic approach, utilizing emotionally focused, cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy to understand processes and thought patterns that keep you stuck and to empower you with skills to manage distressing symptoms. We will then take a deeper dive to explore and heal from the root causes of your distressing symptoms and patterns.
​ I have completed levels 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Therapy is a powerful tool to find healing and create a life worth living. I believe you are the expert in your own life and my goal is to partner with you in the journey to excavate your own inner wisdom. I conduct therapy from an eclectic approach, utilizing emotionally focused, cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy to understand processes and thought patterns that keep you stuck and to empower you with skills to manage distressing symptoms. We will then take a deeper dive to explore and heal from the root causes of your distressing symptoms and patterns.
(817) 383-8149 View (817) 383-8149
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Brittany Miles Jacquote
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76112
My name is Brittany Miles Jacquote, but I go by Joyce. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed chemical dependency counselor with eight years of clinical experience. I typically work with clients experiencing Family Conflict, Divorce, Relationship Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Marital/Pre-Marital issues. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, and Narrative therapies. I believe that goals are only practical if a client is entirely on board; therefore, goal setting is a collaborative process.
My name is Brittany Miles Jacquote, but I go by Joyce. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed chemical dependency counselor with eight years of clinical experience. I typically work with clients experiencing Family Conflict, Divorce, Relationship Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Marital/Pre-Marital issues. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, and Narrative therapies. I believe that goals are only practical if a client is entirely on board; therefore, goal setting is a collaborative process.
(806) 482-1625 View (806) 482-1625
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Ally Leavitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Venus, TX 76084
I see virtual patients in Texas AND Missouri! I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are naturally inclined to healing if given the right space and support. I find a particular interest in working with victims of narcissistic abuse and betrayals and incorporate EMDR, somatic counseling, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy and narrative therapy into my work with these individuals. I also offer couples counseling services and utilize the Gottman Method to address the real work and change needed for couples to heal. LGTBQIA+ affirming.
I see virtual patients in Texas AND Missouri! I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are naturally inclined to healing if given the right space and support. I find a particular interest in working with victims of narcissistic abuse and betrayals and incorporate EMDR, somatic counseling, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy and narrative therapy into my work with these individuals. I also offer couples counseling services and utilize the Gottman Method to address the real work and change needed for couples to heal. LGTBQIA+ affirming.
(314) 293-4904 View (314) 293-4904
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Andrea Laskowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189
I'm Andrea, a postmodern and strengths-based therapist with four years of clinical experience who sees individuals, romantic couples, and families. Some areas I have focused on in my work include Infidelity, Relationship Issues, Marital/Pre-Marital, Grief, and Men's Issues. My therapeutic approach is nondirective and client-focused, utilizing a mix of Couples Therapy, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Marital, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). I believe I can help you co-create solutions to various situations and problems in your life.
I'm Andrea, a postmodern and strengths-based therapist with four years of clinical experience who sees individuals, romantic couples, and families. Some areas I have focused on in my work include Infidelity, Relationship Issues, Marital/Pre-Marital, Grief, and Men's Issues. My therapeutic approach is nondirective and client-focused, utilizing a mix of Couples Therapy, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Marital, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). I believe I can help you co-create solutions to various situations and problems in your life.
(214) 617-1553 View (214) 617-1553
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Donna Davis
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254  (Online Only)
I am trained in many therapeutic approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My name is Donna Davis and I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, families, children and groups for the last 30 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns and challenges. Relationship issues......with spouse, parent, child, friend, boss, self or God, are often a motivation for seeking help. I have helped many clients with the difficulty of life transitions of all kinds, including grieving.
I am trained in many therapeutic approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My name is Donna Davis and I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, families, children and groups for the last 30 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns and challenges. Relationship issues......with spouse, parent, child, friend, boss, self or God, are often a motivation for seeking help. I have helped many clients with the difficulty of life transitions of all kinds, including grieving.
(832) 979-8230 View (832) 979-8230
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Camry Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
While I lean towards Psychodynamic, Attachment theory, Gottman method, relational, mindfulness, CBT/DBT, I believe in meeting my clients where they are.
I help high-achieving women develop a healthier sense of self and more fulfilling interpersonal relationships by addressing childhood trauma and attachment wounds and cultivating the necessary coping skills to navigate life's stressors and emotional distress. Together, we will help you reclaim your life by addressing limiting beliefs and behaviors that have kept you "stuck." We will explore the ways your life experiences have shaped you and create a plan that promotes healing. I believe in creating & holding a safe space for my clients to show up as their authentic selves.
While I lean towards Psychodynamic, Attachment theory, Gottman method, relational, mindfulness, CBT/DBT, I believe in meeting my clients where they are.
I help high-achieving women develop a healthier sense of self and more fulfilling interpersonal relationships by addressing childhood trauma and attachment wounds and cultivating the necessary coping skills to navigate life's stressors and emotional distress. Together, we will help you reclaim your life by addressing limiting beliefs and behaviors that have kept you "stuck." We will explore the ways your life experiences have shaped you and create a plan that promotes healing. I believe in creating & holding a safe space for my clients to show up as their authentic selves.
(469) 217-3738 View (469) 217-3738
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Gordon Niel Climer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Carrollton, TX 75006
He has also studied the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
Gordon Niel Climer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in behavioral health. Niel specializes in working with individual adults and couples working through issues that create stuck places. Niel completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California. He came to social work because three issues caused him to stay up at night: poverty, mental health, and substance abuse. He felt inadequate to address these issues in the community and moved to study social work.
He has also studied the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
Gordon Niel Climer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in behavioral health. Niel specializes in working with individual adults and couples working through issues that create stuck places. Niel completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Southern California. He came to social work because three issues caused him to stay up at night: poverty, mental health, and substance abuse. He felt inadequate to address these issues in the community and moved to study social work.
(469) 405-1599 View (469) 405-1599
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Danica Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
I apply different approaches to meet your unique needs: person-centered therapy (Rogerian approach) with individuals/adults; Play therapy with children; Gottman Method for premarital/marital/couples; EMDR and/or CPT for trauma; and I offer Christian counseling on request.
I am so glad you have taken the first step to being the next chapter in your life! We are living in such difficult times and I know it can be difficult to reach out and start counseling. But, don’t we all deserve a safe place to delve into our daily struggles, life events, and crises, with someone who demonstrates authenticity, acceptance, validation, and objectivity? I believe YOU hold the key to unlock your full potential to process and create meaning of complex experiences.
I apply different approaches to meet your unique needs: person-centered therapy (Rogerian approach) with individuals/adults; Play therapy with children; Gottman Method for premarital/marital/couples; EMDR and/or CPT for trauma; and I offer Christian counseling on request.
I am so glad you have taken the first step to being the next chapter in your life! We are living in such difficult times and I know it can be difficult to reach out and start counseling. But, don’t we all deserve a safe place to delve into our daily struggles, life events, and crises, with someone who demonstrates authenticity, acceptance, validation, and objectivity? I believe YOU hold the key to unlock your full potential to process and create meaning of complex experiences.
(682) 299-6610 View (682) 299-6610
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Ramon Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
I am also Gottman Method trained and work with couples exploring communication and relationship differences.
Hello, my name is Ramon Romero, III. I am very happy that you are looking to better yourself in therapy. I am not going to say that is going to be an easy process, but what I can promise is that I will work with YOU and together we will conquer the things that ail you. I hope that we can work together to get the help that you deserve. I primarily work with trauma, couples, men's issues, anxiety/depression, troubled youth, and anyone struggling with self esteem and self worth.
I am also Gottman Method trained and work with couples exploring communication and relationship differences.
Hello, my name is Ramon Romero, III. I am very happy that you are looking to better yourself in therapy. I am not going to say that is going to be an easy process, but what I can promise is that I will work with YOU and together we will conquer the things that ail you. I hope that we can work together to get the help that you deserve. I primarily work with trauma, couples, men's issues, anxiety/depression, troubled youth, and anyone struggling with self esteem and self worth.
(817) 242-4513 View (817) 242-4513
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Cara Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Post-Induction Therapy, The Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy for couples.
Cara has extensive experience in the addiction field working in an intensive-outpatient and detox program, as well as crisis management. She identifies as a lesbian therapist and is highly knowledgeable in the areas that affect the LGBTQIA+ population. Cara’s areas of expertise include the treatment of LGBTQIA+ issues, Trauma, Codependency, Addiction, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, ADHD, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Spiritual and Religious Abuse, Emotional Regulation, and more. She enjoys working with adult individuals, couples and non-monogamous couples.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Post-Induction Therapy, The Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy for couples.
Cara has extensive experience in the addiction field working in an intensive-outpatient and detox program, as well as crisis management. She identifies as a lesbian therapist and is highly knowledgeable in the areas that affect the LGBTQIA+ population. Cara’s areas of expertise include the treatment of LGBTQIA+ issues, Trauma, Codependency, Addiction, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, ADHD, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Spiritual and Religious Abuse, Emotional Regulation, and more. She enjoys working with adult individuals, couples and non-monogamous couples.
(469) 727-5443 View (469) 727-5443

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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.