Gottman Method Therapists in East York, ON
Tyler Cousin- Horizon Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My couples training is informed by Gottman Method, The Developmental Model, EFT, PACT, and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy (ATSIP).
Are you feeling disconnected or distant from your partner? Do you struggle with communication or meeting each other’s needs? Is resolving conflict challenging in your relationship? If you'd like to rekindle the intimacy & spark you once had, couples counselling (also called couples or relationship therapy) could benefit you and your partner! Couples counselling can help you understand one another better, communicate more effectively, resolve conflict in healthier ways, enhance emotional & physical intimacy, tackle decisions or life transitions, rebuild trust, manage grief or loss, and create a shared vision for your future.
My couples training is informed by Gottman Method, The Developmental Model, EFT, PACT, and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy (ATSIP).
Are you feeling disconnected or distant from your partner? Do you struggle with communication or meeting each other’s needs? Is resolving conflict challenging in your relationship? If you'd like to rekindle the intimacy & spark you once had, couples counselling (also called couples or relationship therapy) could benefit you and your partner! Couples counselling can help you understand one another better, communicate more effectively, resolve conflict in healthier ways, enhance emotional & physical intimacy, tackle decisions or life transitions, rebuild trust, manage grief or loss, and create a shared vision for your future.
Seeing a therapist can be both daunting & exciting. Being vulnerable with someone, let alone a stranger, is tough for many. My hope with all individuals is to provide them with a safe space, that is comfortable & healing. My office is judgment-free & I am here to best support those willing to seek growth & change. What to expect when first seeing me? Relief & hope. I am aware that so many people want to be heard & validated, especially those in difficult relationships. I also believe that people enter therapy feeling stuck. We will shift between your past & present, identifying negative beliefs that continue to challenge you.
Seeing a therapist can be both daunting & exciting. Being vulnerable with someone, let alone a stranger, is tough for many. My hope with all individuals is to provide them with a safe space, that is comfortable & healing. My office is judgment-free & I am here to best support those willing to seek growth & change. What to expect when first seeing me? Relief & hope. I am aware that so many people want to be heard & validated, especially those in difficult relationships. I also believe that people enter therapy feeling stuck. We will shift between your past & present, identifying negative beliefs that continue to challenge you.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
Thank you for checking out my practice profile. I have 20+ years of providing professional mental health supports to clients and bring a warm and compassionate presence to my work. I seek to create a safe environment in which we collaboratively process difficult feelings towards making meaningful changes to create a more fulfilled life. I use an integrative model tailored to your specific needs. If you are stuck in unhelpful relationship interpersonal cycles; need clarity on life transitions, family, or struggling with a difficult past, I can support you.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions
Individual: $150; $225 couples (75 min)
Thank you for checking out my practice profile. I have 20+ years of providing professional mental health supports to clients and bring a warm and compassionate presence to my work. I seek to create a safe environment in which we collaboratively process difficult feelings towards making meaningful changes to create a more fulfilled life. I use an integrative model tailored to your specific needs. If you are stuck in unhelpful relationship interpersonal cycles; need clarity on life transitions, family, or struggling with a difficult past, I can support you.
I offer in-person and virtual sessions
Individual: $150; $225 couples (75 min)
Are you struggling connecting with your core authentic self? Do you feel like your mind, body, and emotions are out of balance? I’d be honoured to help navigate these challenges with you and support you in making positive changes. As a Clinical Psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals and couples by drawing on their capacity for growth to help them gain greater self-understanding and meet their desired goals. I believe therapy should offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their inner worlds.
Are you struggling connecting with your core authentic self? Do you feel like your mind, body, and emotions are out of balance? I’d be honoured to help navigate these challenges with you and support you in making positive changes. As a Clinical Psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals and couples by drawing on their capacity for growth to help them gain greater self-understanding and meet their desired goals. I believe therapy should offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their inner worlds.
Your relationship is worth it. As a couples specialist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break the cycle of unresolved issues and replace escalating arguments with empathy and understanding. I support couples at every stage, giving them tools and a safe space to address challenges such as communication breakdowns, mistrust, bitterness, and differences in values, personality, parenting, in-laws, cultural dynamics, or finances. There is a formula for a healthy relationship, and I believe anyone can learn this and find a deep sense of partnership and belonging wherever they are.
Your relationship is worth it. As a couples specialist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break the cycle of unresolved issues and replace escalating arguments with empathy and understanding. I support couples at every stage, giving them tools and a safe space to address challenges such as communication breakdowns, mistrust, bitterness, and differences in values, personality, parenting, in-laws, cultural dynamics, or finances. There is a formula for a healthy relationship, and I believe anyone can learn this and find a deep sense of partnership and belonging wherever they are.
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Deborah Jacobs
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4S
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a variety of different treatment models including sensorimotor, somatic, and mindfulness informed interventions, EMDR & CBT, and the Gottman method helping my clients understand and compassionately connect with both their physical and emotional experiences.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that all our lived experiences leave an imprint on the mind and body, which in turn can have a long-lasting impact on our brain functioning and perception, and affect our reactions and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy and chronic pain management.
I utilize a variety of different treatment models including sensorimotor, somatic, and mindfulness informed interventions, EMDR & CBT, and the Gottman method helping my clients understand and compassionately connect with both their physical and emotional experiences.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that all our lived experiences leave an imprint on the mind and body, which in turn can have a long-lasting impact on our brain functioning and perception, and affect our reactions and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy and chronic pain management.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Parenting, ASIST, and currently training in the Gottman Method to Couples Counselling.
I believe that challenges can be beautiful, albeit deeply painful, opportunities to create a life you feel inspired to live There is hope in every situation, and often life’s greatest lessons are learned during its biggest obstacles. Life's not always easy. Hardships and transitions can blindside you and leave you feeling like you’re just trying to survive, and on autopilot. And then the questions come: Who am I? How did I get here? The life you have doesn’t reflect the one you imagined. While we can not change the past, we can choose to create meaning in our experiences, and determine how its legacy comes forward with us.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Parenting, ASIST, and currently training in the Gottman Method to Couples Counselling.
I believe that challenges can be beautiful, albeit deeply painful, opportunities to create a life you feel inspired to live There is hope in every situation, and often life’s greatest lessons are learned during its biggest obstacles. Life's not always easy. Hardships and transitions can blindside you and leave you feeling like you’re just trying to survive, and on autopilot. And then the questions come: Who am I? How did I get here? The life you have doesn’t reflect the one you imagined. While we can not change the past, we can choose to create meaning in our experiences, and determine how its legacy comes forward with us.
Compassion guides my use of the Gottman Method for couples counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Adults finding ADHD symptoms are impairing their personal relationships and/or professional role may need new coping strategies. Compassion and curiosity guide my support of young adults (& teens 17 or older) with ADHD, whose impulsivity or poor organizational skills often burdens them with guilt and low self-esteem. If a mood disorder or anxiety is interfering with thriving in your workplace role, together we will develop self-soothing practices for your emotional regulation and occupational success. To nurture clients' bounce-back from trauma or help couples stuck in conflict, I draw upon my clinical training and lived experience.
Compassion guides my use of the Gottman Method for couples counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Adults finding ADHD symptoms are impairing their personal relationships and/or professional role may need new coping strategies. Compassion and curiosity guide my support of young adults (& teens 17 or older) with ADHD, whose impulsivity or poor organizational skills often burdens them with guilt and low self-esteem. If a mood disorder or anxiety is interfering with thriving in your workplace role, together we will develop self-soothing practices for your emotional regulation and occupational success. To nurture clients' bounce-back from trauma or help couples stuck in conflict, I draw upon my clinical training and lived experience.
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method Level 1 (couples therapy), DBT, EFT, and meditation are my primary therapeutic modalities.
We often come to therapy wanting to feel better, perhaps to change old patterns that don’t align with the vision we have for our lives. Anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, or personality disruption, difficulty in relationships and addiction are symptoms arising from deeper core (shame-based) wounds. These problematic symptoms surface as a way to cover up painful, enmeshed emotions that are unseen and unheard. I therefore aim to go to the source not the symptom: I specialize in emotion, in building self-compassion, and addressing toxic shame.
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method Level 1 (couples therapy), DBT, EFT, and meditation are my primary therapeutic modalities.
We often come to therapy wanting to feel better, perhaps to change old patterns that don’t align with the vision we have for our lives. Anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, or personality disruption, difficulty in relationships and addiction are symptoms arising from deeper core (shame-based) wounds. These problematic symptoms surface as a way to cover up painful, enmeshed emotions that are unseen and unheard. I therefore aim to go to the source not the symptom: I specialize in emotion, in building self-compassion, and addressing toxic shame.
For Couples therapy I use the Gottman method and EFT to help couples reconnect, develop healthy conflict resolution skills, reestablish intimacy, and improve communication.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or stuck in a cycle of rumination, overthinking and worrying? Anxiety, stress and depression can negatively impact your well-being, work and relationships, leaving you feeling disconnected from your loved ones or your partner. Are you ready to change how you approach life and relationships, to experience meaningful connections without being held back by daily challenges and anxieties. If you want to learn effective coping skills and communication methods to enhance your romantic and personal relationships, I’m here to provide a safe, open-minded space to support your healing journey!
For Couples therapy I use the Gottman method and EFT to help couples reconnect, develop healthy conflict resolution skills, reestablish intimacy, and improve communication.
Are you struggling with relationship issues or stuck in a cycle of rumination, overthinking and worrying? Anxiety, stress and depression can negatively impact your well-being, work and relationships, leaving you feeling disconnected from your loved ones or your partner. Are you ready to change how you approach life and relationships, to experience meaningful connections without being held back by daily challenges and anxieties. If you want to learn effective coping skills and communication methods to enhance your romantic and personal relationships, I’m here to provide a safe, open-minded space to support your healing journey!
Yellow Serenity Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, HBSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We have additional qualifications on our team that allow for expertise in the areas of ADHD (CADDRA certified), couples therapy ( Gottman Method certified), and trauma (EMDR certified, trauma focused CBT).
Welcome! Do you have ADHD? AuDHD? Or are just looking for support with other mental health challenges? We're a neuroaffirming clinic dedicated to providing empathetic and empowering counselling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, with a specialized focus on ADHD at our practice. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Whether you have an official diagnosis, or just want to learn more and get some support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence or other mental health concerns, we're here to help.
We have additional qualifications on our team that allow for expertise in the areas of ADHD (CADDRA certified), couples therapy ( Gottman Method certified), and trauma (EMDR certified, trauma focused CBT).
Welcome! Do you have ADHD? AuDHD? Or are just looking for support with other mental health challenges? We're a neuroaffirming clinic dedicated to providing empathetic and empowering counselling services for individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, with a specialized focus on ADHD at our practice. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where neurodiversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Whether you have an official diagnosis, or just want to learn more and get some support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence or other mental health concerns, we're here to help.
I often use CBT, Somatic Therapy, Gottman Method, Narrative therapy and more.
Are you in a relationship where you are not heard and everything you say is taken negatively? You are getting tired from trying and feel like nothing is working. You are deciding whether to make it work or walk away. You feel alone, hopeless, depressed, and even resentful. You wonder are they emotionally immature, a narcissist, or an avoidant attachment. I help people move from an unhealthy relationship to a secure one. You will be able to make decisions about your relationships, gain clarity, and learn ways to improve your relationship. You will learn to cope better and learn to navigate unhealthy relationships.
I often use CBT, Somatic Therapy, Gottman Method, Narrative therapy and more.
Are you in a relationship where you are not heard and everything you say is taken negatively? You are getting tired from trying and feel like nothing is working. You are deciding whether to make it work or walk away. You feel alone, hopeless, depressed, and even resentful. You wonder are they emotionally immature, a narcissist, or an avoidant attachment. I help people move from an unhealthy relationship to a secure one. You will be able to make decisions about your relationships, gain clarity, and learn ways to improve your relationship. You will learn to cope better and learn to navigate unhealthy relationships.
Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you burnt out or struggling to focus? Are you seeking out coping skills or learn ways to avoid conflict in your relationships? I believe that therapy is a partnership, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to explore emotions, access inner resources, work through relationship difficulties, create strategies, and develop tools in support of healing and growth.
Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Are you burnt out or struggling to focus? Are you seeking out coping skills or learn ways to avoid conflict in your relationships? I believe that therapy is a partnership, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to explore emotions, access inner resources, work through relationship difficulties, create strategies, and develop tools in support of healing and growth.
Annie Besant Rani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I adapt Solution Focused/ Cognitive Behavioral/ Acceptance and Commitment therapies to meet client needs, and use the internationally recognised Prepare Enrich Framework, and principles and tools of the Gottman method for couples.
If you find yourself struggling to find purpose and wholeness, or perhaps stay on the path to mental and emotional wellness, I'm here to support you. I work with individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, personal and work stress, family and relationship issues, immigration stress. I also work with new couples preparing for marriage and mature couples experiencing conflict sparked by behavioural concerns, communication and cultural challenges.
You will be supported by more than just empathy; I will work with you to empower you with tools, coping skills, and to grow confident in managing life.
I adapt Solution Focused/ Cognitive Behavioral/ Acceptance and Commitment therapies to meet client needs, and use the internationally recognised Prepare Enrich Framework, and principles and tools of the Gottman method for couples.
If you find yourself struggling to find purpose and wholeness, or perhaps stay on the path to mental and emotional wellness, I'm here to support you. I work with individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, personal and work stress, family and relationship issues, immigration stress. I also work with new couples preparing for marriage and mature couples experiencing conflict sparked by behavioural concerns, communication and cultural challenges.
You will be supported by more than just empathy; I will work with you to empower you with tools, coping skills, and to grow confident in managing life.
I am certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2.
Seeking and braving therapy can be daunting and overwhelming. You might feel depressed, hopeless, anxious, or unmotivated to start. I want you to know that you are not alone. With an empathetic approach, I will work with you to ensure you leave each session feeling validated, accepted, and respectfully challenged when you need another perspective.
I am certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2.
Seeking and braving therapy can be daunting and overwhelming. You might feel depressed, hopeless, anxious, or unmotivated to start. I want you to know that you are not alone. With an empathetic approach, I will work with you to ensure you leave each session feeling validated, accepted, and respectfully challenged when you need another perspective.
Melissa S. Scheichl
Registered Social Worker, BA, (Psych), BEd,MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G
I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy to strengthen & improve relationships.
Life can be challenging. When something throws us for a loop, our usual coping strategies may not be enough and we find ourselves feeling lost, afraid or unsure of what to do & how to manage. If you are experiencing a crisis or major life transition such as job loss, diagnosis of illness or chronic health condition, relationship crises (i.e., infidelity, abuse, separation), psychotherapy and clinical counselling can help you regain your bearings and cultivate novel coping strategies to get you back on your feet. As an EMDR trained therapist, I also offer this valuable therapy for healing from trauma and distressing experiences.
I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy to strengthen & improve relationships.
Life can be challenging. When something throws us for a loop, our usual coping strategies may not be enough and we find ourselves feeling lost, afraid or unsure of what to do & how to manage. If you are experiencing a crisis or major life transition such as job loss, diagnosis of illness or chronic health condition, relationship crises (i.e., infidelity, abuse, separation), psychotherapy and clinical counselling can help you regain your bearings and cultivate novel coping strategies to get you back on your feet. As an EMDR trained therapist, I also offer this valuable therapy for healing from trauma and distressing experiences.
I have experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman method, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
I am an individual and couple’s therapist who utilizes a person-centered approach to provide warm and empathetic counselling services. I work collaboratively with my clients to develops goals and create a therapeutic plan that is uniquely catered to the individual’s lifestyle. I have completed my Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
I have experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman method, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
I am an individual and couple’s therapist who utilizes a person-centered approach to provide warm and empathetic counselling services. I work collaboratively with my clients to develops goals and create a therapeutic plan that is uniquely catered to the individual’s lifestyle. I have completed my Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
In my work, I use CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed? Experienced a recent loss? Are you wondering how you can better manage your thoughts and emotions or enjoy relationships more? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, hardships, careers, and their lives. Together during therapy, I would be happy to offer new insights and different perspectives for you. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and celebrate your successes along the way. Jointly, we will work on developing practical skills to lead a happier and healthier life.
In my work, I use CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed? Experienced a recent loss? Are you wondering how you can better manage your thoughts and emotions or enjoy relationships more? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, hardships, careers, and their lives. Together during therapy, I would be happy to offer new insights and different perspectives for you. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and celebrate your successes along the way. Jointly, we will work on developing practical skills to lead a happier and healthier life.
I take a holistic, integrative approach that combines, but is not limited to, CBT, EFT, Gottman Method and psychoanalysis to foster emotional growth and resilience.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties can leave you feeling stuck and disconnected, unsure of how to break free. You might be overwhelmed by your thoughts or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you. But here's the truth: change is possible. You can feel confident, strengthen your relationships, and navigate life with clarity.Together, we’ll work on uncovering your strengths, breaking old patterns, and developing the skills you need to thrive.
I take a holistic, integrative approach that combines, but is not limited to, CBT, EFT, Gottman Method and psychoanalysis to foster emotional growth and resilience.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties can leave you feeling stuck and disconnected, unsure of how to break free. You might be overwhelmed by your thoughts or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you. But here's the truth: change is possible. You can feel confident, strengthen your relationships, and navigate life with clarity.Together, we’ll work on uncovering your strengths, breaking old patterns, and developing the skills you need to thrive.
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Gottman Method Counsellors
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 analysed 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 randomised 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.