Gottman Method Therapists in Camas, WA
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Jake Jacob Hawbaker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
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Transformation Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607
Life can be very complicated and the strongest people might need a little help to work through some of the challenges. Do you find yourself struggling with stress, addiction, anxiety, depression, low self-worth and feeling defeated? You have tried everything on your own and nothing seemed to work. You have difficulty navigating your emotions, thoughts, decisions, relationships, and other issues–I will help you connect with yourself, analyze your behavior/emotions; help you gain insight to make decisions and build your self-esteem. You are not alone! I will be beside you as we work through the challenges together.
Life can be very complicated and the strongest people might need a little help to work through some of the challenges. Do you find yourself struggling with stress, addiction, anxiety, depression, low self-worth and feeling defeated? You have tried everything on your own and nothing seemed to work. You have difficulty navigating your emotions, thoughts, decisions, relationships, and other issues–I will help you connect with yourself, analyze your behavior/emotions; help you gain insight to make decisions and build your self-esteem. You are not alone! I will be beside you as we work through the challenges together.
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I specialize in grief counseling, as well as counseling for perinatal loss, in order to walk through the grieving process with you and help to imagine what the future can look like one step at a time. I also utilize EMDR for trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns to stop the past from affecting the present and to create a different future. I help to create a coherent narrative to be able to move forward and live life more freely, without the learned patterns from the past. If you are ready to get help with grief, loss, trauma, attachment concerns, relationship struggles, depression, or self-esteem, please reach out!
I specialize in grief counseling, as well as counseling for perinatal loss, in order to walk through the grieving process with you and help to imagine what the future can look like one step at a time. I also utilize EMDR for trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns to stop the past from affecting the present and to create a different future. I help to create a coherent narrative to be able to move forward and live life more freely, without the learned patterns from the past. If you are ready to get help with grief, loss, trauma, attachment concerns, relationship struggles, depression, or self-esteem, please reach out!
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Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
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I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, multicultural counseling, and women's health. I provide psychotherapy to adults, and couples who are coping with a variety of different concerns including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, and other life transitions. I believe in providing a safe, open, and collaborative environment for you to approach and explore your concerns. Therapy is a journey. You choose your destination, but I can help you develop the tools you need to overcome your barriers, move towards holistic wellness, and find a value driven authentic life path.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, multicultural counseling, and women's health. I provide psychotherapy to adults, and couples who are coping with a variety of different concerns including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, and other life transitions. I believe in providing a safe, open, and collaborative environment for you to approach and explore your concerns. Therapy is a journey. You choose your destination, but I can help you develop the tools you need to overcome your barriers, move towards holistic wellness, and find a value driven authentic life path.
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Jen Cieslewicz - A New Dawn Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
I delight in helping my clients discover muscles they didn't realize they had. Using a strength-based and compassionate approach, I help my clients identify the root cause of their struggles and teach them new and more helpful coping techniques. My clients routinely report improved mood, better emotion regulation, and deeper connections with their spouses, families and friends.
I delight in helping my clients discover muscles they didn't realize they had. Using a strength-based and compassionate approach, I help my clients identify the root cause of their struggles and teach them new and more helpful coping techniques. My clients routinely report improved mood, better emotion regulation, and deeper connections with their spouses, families and friends.
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I am committed to and passionate about helping individuals, couples and families needing help with relationships, difficult thoughts and emotions, the effects of trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe this helping relationship is fostered by positive regard, genuineness and empathy. Together with a client’s curiosity and willingness to discover and learn new things, hope and healing is possible. I am also a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and I specialize in helping those struggling with troublesome/compulsive sex and love behaviors. I offer individual, couple and group and partners counseling.
I am committed to and passionate about helping individuals, couples and families needing help with relationships, difficult thoughts and emotions, the effects of trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe this helping relationship is fostered by positive regard, genuineness and empathy. Together with a client’s curiosity and willingness to discover and learn new things, hope and healing is possible. I am also a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and I specialize in helping those struggling with troublesome/compulsive sex and love behaviors. I offer individual, couple and group and partners counseling.
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I believe every person can find a way toward strength, growth, and healing, but I also know it can be hard to be alone in the process. Hi, I'm Deborah! I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing unexpected challenges, trauma, life transitions, complex relationship and family dynamic issues. I'm passionate about the possibility of meaningful change, because I've been on the other side. That's why I strive to help others find hope through the storm, freedom from the obstacles they face to realize healing, restore relationships and experience abundant living.
I believe every person can find a way toward strength, growth, and healing, but I also know it can be hard to be alone in the process. Hi, I'm Deborah! I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing unexpected challenges, trauma, life transitions, complex relationship and family dynamic issues. I'm passionate about the possibility of meaningful change, because I've been on the other side. That's why I strive to help others find hope through the storm, freedom from the obstacles they face to realize healing, restore relationships and experience abundant living.
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Chelsea E. Brandenburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
I believe in our innate capacity to heal and to find our own answers to life's challenges. For over 17 years I have helped couples and individuals find stability when they are struggling with relationships, anxiety and stress. I specialize in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, PTSD, Identity and Spirituality. I am proud to work with military veterans and service members as well as law enforcement officers, first responders and their families. As a former adjunct faculty member in a Couples and Family Therapy graduate program, I am practiced in working with couples with a wide variety of presenting concerns.
I believe in our innate capacity to heal and to find our own answers to life's challenges. For over 17 years I have helped couples and individuals find stability when they are struggling with relationships, anxiety and stress. I specialize in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, PTSD, Identity and Spirituality. I am proud to work with military veterans and service members as well as law enforcement officers, first responders and their families. As a former adjunct faculty member in a Couples and Family Therapy graduate program, I am practiced in working with couples with a wide variety of presenting concerns.
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Sarah M. Parks
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
We are not individuals who are broken that need to be fixed, we are humans having a human experience and we are constantly in a state of change and transitions that have sometimes served us and sometimes not. People who seem to work well with me are ones that are motivated to make changes and comfortable with awareness of self. I work from a developmental trauma, attachment theory and shame basis of therapy including meeting and nurturing your inner child. It is easiest to reach me by email or visit my website linked on this page.
We are not individuals who are broken that need to be fixed, we are humans having a human experience and we are constantly in a state of change and transitions that have sometimes served us and sometimes not. People who seem to work well with me are ones that are motivated to make changes and comfortable with awareness of self. I work from a developmental trauma, attachment theory and shame basis of therapy including meeting and nurturing your inner child. It is easiest to reach me by email or visit my website linked on this page.
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We at Real Life Counseling are a group practice. We believe that everyone deserves counseling tailored to fit their needs. We enjoy the opportunity to teach and advise the people who come to our practice. The goal is to empower people to use their strength and wisdom to overcome their challenges and find solutions.
We at Real Life Counseling are a group practice. We believe that everyone deserves counseling tailored to fit their needs. We enjoy the opportunity to teach and advise the people who come to our practice. The goal is to empower people to use their strength and wisdom to overcome their challenges and find solutions.
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Feeling stuck in life's circumstances? Don't just "Do it" as Nike says, but "Do something healthy"! With memberships in ADAA (anxiety) and the OCD Institute, trained in trauma treatment, and a certified domestic violence provider, I work with a variety of issues in marital, individual, and family counseling. I seek to be collaborative, practical, and respectful. My doctorate is from George Fox University, and I have been in the field since 1986. Offices are in Vancouver WA and Portland OR. Thank you for considering me.
Feeling stuck in life's circumstances? Don't just "Do it" as Nike says, but "Do something healthy"! With memberships in ADAA (anxiety) and the OCD Institute, trained in trauma treatment, and a certified domestic violence provider, I work with a variety of issues in marital, individual, and family counseling. I seek to be collaborative, practical, and respectful. My doctorate is from George Fox University, and I have been in the field since 1986. Offices are in Vancouver WA and Portland OR. Thank you for considering me.
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We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
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We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
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Welcome to Blue Leaf: Your Path to Healing, Growth, and Thriving. We now have current openings for in-person or telehealth appointments. Our specialized psychotherapy services cater to adults, couples, and families 18 and older. Located in the beautiful Officers Row area of Vancouver, our experienced therapists provide compassionate and effective care, trained in EMDR and other evidence-based treatments.
Welcome to Blue Leaf: Your Path to Healing, Growth, and Thriving. We now have current openings for in-person or telehealth appointments. Our specialized psychotherapy services cater to adults, couples, and families 18 and older. Located in the beautiful Officers Row area of Vancouver, our experienced therapists provide compassionate and effective care, trained in EMDR and other evidence-based treatments.
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Julie A Russell
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607
I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults, teens, couples, families as well.
I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults, teens, couples, families as well.
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Jamie Villemonte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LAC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The way we see ourselves, our past and our enviornment, dictates our reality. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and life situations using compassion, curiosity and forgiveness. Once we find what's really going on in our story, we can enhance this reality in beautiful ways. I love to work on Identity formation, spiritual/moral development and coping skills development to unveil client's natural light.
The way we see ourselves, our past and our enviornment, dictates our reality. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and life situations using compassion, curiosity and forgiveness. Once we find what's really going on in our story, we can enhance this reality in beautiful ways. I love to work on Identity formation, spiritual/moral development and coping skills development to unveil client's natural light.
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Accepting new clients. Have you ever experienced feeling unworthy or that your needs don't matter? Are you ever feeling frustrated or stuck for not being able to freely express your true self and emotions? My approach to counseling is holistic and eclectic. I incorporate techniques that are personalized to your unique needs in a gentle and compassionate way. I blend psychoanalytic, internal family systems, and interpersonal experiential frameworks, as well as EMDR. I provide 2slgbtqia+, kink, body, and poly affirming care.
Accepting new clients. Have you ever experienced feeling unworthy or that your needs don't matter? Are you ever feeling frustrated or stuck for not being able to freely express your true self and emotions? My approach to counseling is holistic and eclectic. I incorporate techniques that are personalized to your unique needs in a gentle and compassionate way. I blend psychoanalytic, internal family systems, and interpersonal experiential frameworks, as well as EMDR. I provide 2slgbtqia+, kink, body, and poly affirming care.
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Rachel Kazangian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Camas, WA 98607
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping others navigate challenges in their relationships. Specifically, my work focuses on ruptures in trust (often relating to infidelity, pornography, finances, etc.), and in working with adults and their parents as they grow to better understand one another. I believe that our relationships are the most powerful and influential part of our lives, and that they have a profound impact on our wellbeing. My goal as a therapist is to ensure you have an open, accepting, and supportive setting to process the past and work to create thriving relationships in the future.
I am passionate about helping others navigate challenges in their relationships. Specifically, my work focuses on ruptures in trust (often relating to infidelity, pornography, finances, etc.), and in working with adults and their parents as they grow to better understand one another. I believe that our relationships are the most powerful and influential part of our lives, and that they have a profound impact on our wellbeing. My goal as a therapist is to ensure you have an open, accepting, and supportive setting to process the past and work to create thriving relationships in the future.
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The importance of our relationships - with ourselves or with others - cannot be overstated. When working with relationships, I've seen that all people develop patterns of interaction that can either support or undermine safe connection. When starting therapy, people often arrive feeling disconnected, unheard, or stuck in these patterns. It can feel like ruts in a dirt road that pull us in every time. Together we can work to understand your patterns, what motivates them, and how to free yourselves from unhelpful cycles. With compassion and openness, you can create relationships with greater intimacy, support, and understanding.
The importance of our relationships - with ourselves or with others - cannot be overstated. When working with relationships, I've seen that all people develop patterns of interaction that can either support or undermine safe connection. When starting therapy, people often arrive feeling disconnected, unheard, or stuck in these patterns. It can feel like ruts in a dirt road that pull us in every time. Together we can work to understand your patterns, what motivates them, and how to free yourselves from unhelpful cycles. With compassion and openness, you can create relationships with greater intimacy, support, and understanding.
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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.