Gottman Method Therapists in Brighton, Seattle, WA
Amy McMahan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MedFT
Verified Verified
Brighton, Seattle, WA 98118
I have completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and the Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) externship.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
I have completed Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and the Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) externship.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
Clayton A. Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brighton, Seattle, WA 98118
Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling ( Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.
Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling ( Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.
Sherrie Holmes Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brighton, Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
I am a Christian licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients get to a better place. Today, many of them are thriving in healthy relationships and living authentic lives filled with passion, purpose, and a sense of meaning. Despite what you're going through, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I can say that with certainty because of what I know about the human spirit. It is resilient and has the ability to recover quickly from hurt, pain and some of life's more challenging issues. If you found me, something is preventing you from living your best life, the life you were created to have. I'm here to help.
I am a Christian licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients get to a better place. Today, many of them are thriving in healthy relationships and living authentic lives filled with passion, purpose, and a sense of meaning. Despite what you're going through, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I can say that with certainty because of what I know about the human spirit. It is resilient and has the ability to recover quickly from hurt, pain and some of life's more challenging issues. If you found me, something is preventing you from living your best life, the life you were created to have. I'm here to help.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in the State of Washington. I have a career experience in a variety of mental health work-related duties and environments, inpatient/outpatient/telehealth atmospheres, and a variation of different degrees of counseling positions over the past 30 years. A majority of my professional counseling experiences has included working in mental health community agencies, and within the public-school system, providing an array of services working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My current practice only offers Telehealth Therapy Sessions. (ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety).
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in the State of Washington. I have a career experience in a variety of mental health work-related duties and environments, inpatient/outpatient/telehealth atmospheres, and a variation of different degrees of counseling positions over the past 30 years. A majority of my professional counseling experiences has included working in mental health community agencies, and within the public-school system, providing an array of services working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My current practice only offers Telehealth Therapy Sessions. (ADHD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety).
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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.