Gottman Method Therapists in 80302
I use PACT Therapy, IFIO, Emotion Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method to help couples change relationship patterns and stay connected and aligned.
If issues with conflict, parenting, infidelity, money, housework or past hurts are clouding your marriage, couples therapy will offer you more clarity and compassion for yourself and your part. From this space you will be able to communicate with openness, courage, and create possibility for real relational change. In individual therapy, I can support you in self discovery, unwinding harmful patterns, and processing trauma. Inviting and integrating all parts of your experience increases presence and availability for your family, work and relationships.
I use PACT Therapy, IFIO, Emotion Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method to help couples change relationship patterns and stay connected and aligned.
If issues with conflict, parenting, infidelity, money, housework or past hurts are clouding your marriage, couples therapy will offer you more clarity and compassion for yourself and your part. From this space you will be able to communicate with openness, courage, and create possibility for real relational change. In individual therapy, I can support you in self discovery, unwinding harmful patterns, and processing trauma. Inviting and integrating all parts of your experience increases presence and availability for your family, work and relationships.
Blake Helton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Some of those may include the Gottman Method, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT to name a few.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Struggling to process real life? Maybe there is a barrier that is stopping you from your full potential? I strive to provide a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you as the individual are the expert in your own life. I aim to help others process their emotions and other difficulties that they may have going on in their life.
Some of those may include the Gottman Method, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT to name a few.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Struggling to process real life? Maybe there is a barrier that is stopping you from your full potential? I strive to provide a person-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you as the individual are the expert in your own life. I aim to help others process their emotions and other difficulties that they may have going on in their life.
Daniel Menely
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, BCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
For couples, I utilize The Gottman Method, assisting premarital and marital couples who are at decision points, dealing with repetitive conflict, and wanting to connect better.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
For couples, I utilize The Gottman Method, assisting premarital and marital couples who are at decision points, dealing with repetitive conflict, and wanting to connect better.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
Lacey Rae Pacheco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method for couples therapy (Levels 1 & 2), along with training in OCD and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
I have spent my career working with kids, adolescents and their families. I started my career as a high school English teacher, but ultimately realized my passion for mental health and helping adolescents manage their mental health in order to learn and engage fully. Inspired by my teaching experience, I pursued a Master's degree in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and transitioned from the role of classroom teacher to school counselor. I decided to leave the school system to follow my heart & work full-time for Kairos Wellness Collective in July 2022 shortly after Kairos opened its doors.
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method for couples therapy (Levels 1 & 2), along with training in OCD and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
I have spent my career working with kids, adolescents and their families. I started my career as a high school English teacher, but ultimately realized my passion for mental health and helping adolescents manage their mental health in order to learn and engage fully. Inspired by my teaching experience, I pursued a Master's degree in School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and transitioned from the role of classroom teacher to school counselor. I decided to leave the school system to follow my heart & work full-time for Kairos Wellness Collective in July 2022 shortly after Kairos opened its doors.
Kristin Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
“How can I reconnect intimately with my partner?” “How do we navigate having different levels of sexual desire?” “How do we rebuild trust after it’s been broken?” “Who am I and what does that mean?” These are all questions I have heard many iterations of in my therapy office, so if you’ve found yourself asking some of these same questions, you’re not alone. Whether you're tackling rebuilding trust, cultivating intimacy, exploring sexuality, deconstructing harmful self-narratives, or developing communication skills, it is an honor to walk alongside you during this journey, as you invest in yourself and your relationships.
“How can I reconnect intimately with my partner?” “How do we navigate having different levels of sexual desire?” “How do we rebuild trust after it’s been broken?” “Who am I and what does that mean?” These are all questions I have heard many iterations of in my therapy office, so if you’ve found yourself asking some of these same questions, you’re not alone. Whether you're tackling rebuilding trust, cultivating intimacy, exploring sexuality, deconstructing harmful self-narratives, or developing communication skills, it is an honor to walk alongside you during this journey, as you invest in yourself and your relationships.
Couples + Parent-Teen Conflict - Hope Tola
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Board certified, specializing in “gentle tough love,” I work with couples, parent+teens, and adult family members/pairs experiencing frustration, loneliness, disconnect and anger in their relationships. Together we will notice and disrupt the patterns causing hurt and uncover what’s needed to create more respectful, supportive connections at home. Using a directive, warm style, I help you practice skills for better communication, learn to speak the same language, and hear, see & understand each other. Workshop intensives (in place of or in addition to therapy) and parent coaching also avail if appropriate - reach out to learn more.
Board certified, specializing in “gentle tough love,” I work with couples, parent+teens, and adult family members/pairs experiencing frustration, loneliness, disconnect and anger in their relationships. Together we will notice and disrupt the patterns causing hurt and uncover what’s needed to create more respectful, supportive connections at home. Using a directive, warm style, I help you practice skills for better communication, learn to speak the same language, and hear, see & understand each other. Workshop intensives (in place of or in addition to therapy) and parent coaching also avail if appropriate - reach out to learn more.
You're going through a high-conflict divorce, and it feels like a constant battle. The person you once loved is now a stranger, turning every interaction into a warzone. You’re exhausted, emotionally drained, and feel like you’re walking on eggshells all the time. No one truly understands the manipulation and chaos you’re enduring, and you're embarrassed to admit how bad it has become. You can barely sleep, can’t focus, and yet you know you have to keep going—especially for your kids. Every day feels like a fight for survival, and you're left wondering if you'll ever truly break free from this nightmare.
You're going through a high-conflict divorce, and it feels like a constant battle. The person you once loved is now a stranger, turning every interaction into a warzone. You’re exhausted, emotionally drained, and feel like you’re walking on eggshells all the time. No one truly understands the manipulation and chaos you’re enduring, and you're embarrassed to admit how bad it has become. You can barely sleep, can’t focus, and yet you know you have to keep going—especially for your kids. Every day feels like a fight for survival, and you're left wondering if you'll ever truly break free from this nightmare.
With over four decades of experience as an Addiction Specialist, Joseph brings a depth of clinical knowledge and perspective to his counseling practice that is rare. After 15 years of agency work, Joseph went into private practice in 1997. He obtained National Certification as a mental health professional and now combines his expertise with addictive processes with a holistic understanding of how these processes occur within a bigger milieu - often defined through unresolved grief and trauma. He has come to believe, that as human beings, we all have addictive tendencies that can connect us to deeper aspirations and dreams.
With over four decades of experience as an Addiction Specialist, Joseph brings a depth of clinical knowledge and perspective to his counseling practice that is rare. After 15 years of agency work, Joseph went into private practice in 1997. He obtained National Certification as a mental health professional and now combines his expertise with addictive processes with a holistic understanding of how these processes occur within a bigger milieu - often defined through unresolved grief and trauma. He has come to believe, that as human beings, we all have addictive tendencies that can connect us to deeper aspirations and dreams.
Johanna Lindau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I believe everyone has the ability to live a joyful life, have fulfilling relationships and experience wellness. I work with individuals and couples addressing challenges including: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, disordered eating, low self esteem and more. I utilize practices of: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling), mindfulness, somatic/body centered, principles of trauma resolution (neurobiology and polyvagal theory), wilderness/nature therapy, Internal Family Systems IFS (parts work), art therapy, Brainspotting and more in our work together.
I believe everyone has the ability to live a joyful life, have fulfilling relationships and experience wellness. I work with individuals and couples addressing challenges including: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, disordered eating, low self esteem and more. I utilize practices of: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling), mindfulness, somatic/body centered, principles of trauma resolution (neurobiology and polyvagal theory), wilderness/nature therapy, Internal Family Systems IFS (parts work), art therapy, Brainspotting and more in our work together.
Megan Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Dr. Megan Murphy and I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I have taught in Family Therapy graduate programs for over 20 years. My career focus has been on power dynamics in relationships, most recently focusing on narcissistic abuse in family relationships, intimate relationships, and in the workplace, including academia.
Hello! I'm Dr. Megan Murphy and I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I have taught in Family Therapy graduate programs for over 20 years. My career focus has been on power dynamics in relationships, most recently focusing on narcissistic abuse in family relationships, intimate relationships, and in the workplace, including academia.
There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people improve their lives and relationships; feel less stressed and more content. I take a down-to-earth approach that focuses on your particular needs, desires and goals. Then we come up with a plan for how to enable you to meet your goals. This involves finding out what is blocking you from having the kind of life you want, and taking the steps to overcome those obstacles. Once you understand the source of your difficulties, and have an ally to help you make the necessary changes, anything is possible.
There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people improve their lives and relationships; feel less stressed and more content. I take a down-to-earth approach that focuses on your particular needs, desires and goals. Then we come up with a plan for how to enable you to meet your goals. This involves finding out what is blocking you from having the kind of life you want, and taking the steps to overcome those obstacles. Once you understand the source of your difficulties, and have an ally to help you make the necessary changes, anything is possible.
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Melissa Davis Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
My goal in therapy is to guide others through their struggles, helping them gain insight and providing tools to resolve the challenges they face. It is always my goal to assist my clients toward the achievement of their fullest potential. I have a passion for working with women as they transition through life events; pregnancy, marriage, divorce, career, empty nest.
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You should be SO proud of yourself for taking steps towards change in your life! You may be here because you're exhausted from doing it all on your own. Maybe you feel life transitions and changes are causing overwhelming symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you seeking a professional to help you with integrating radical healing and medicines, like ketamine assisted therapy, in a safe manner? You need a space for you to honor and process the experiences that have made you into the person you are today. Let me help you navigate the changes to come and the behaviors that no longer serve your genuine self.
You should be SO proud of yourself for taking steps towards change in your life! You may be here because you're exhausted from doing it all on your own. Maybe you feel life transitions and changes are causing overwhelming symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you seeking a professional to help you with integrating radical healing and medicines, like ketamine assisted therapy, in a safe manner? You need a space for you to honor and process the experiences that have made you into the person you are today. Let me help you navigate the changes to come and the behaviors that no longer serve your genuine self.
I work with adults of all ages to help you manage anxiety, navigate life changes, communicate effectively, improve relationships, reduce stress, build coping skills and learn to resolve problems to manage conflict at home, work, school, and your important situations. I can help with life transitions, loss and grief, relationship issues, anxiety and relaxation, building and sustaining healthy lifestyles.
I work with adults of all ages to help you manage anxiety, navigate life changes, communicate effectively, improve relationships, reduce stress, build coping skills and learn to resolve problems to manage conflict at home, work, school, and your important situations. I can help with life transitions, loss and grief, relationship issues, anxiety and relaxation, building and sustaining healthy lifestyles.
I will help you gain a more profound understanding of your experience, a deeper connection with self and others, and a recognition of your individual and relational values and beliefs. I will guide you toward greater self-worth so you can ask for and have the rich life and meaningful relationships you want and deserve. I work with all kinds of clients in all kinds of configurations. I meet with individuals, couples, and families, and I like to work with clients across time. I will offer you support as your life unfolds.
I will help you gain a more profound understanding of your experience, a deeper connection with self and others, and a recognition of your individual and relational values and beliefs. I will guide you toward greater self-worth so you can ask for and have the rich life and meaningful relationships you want and deserve. I work with all kinds of clients in all kinds of configurations. I meet with individuals, couples, and families, and I like to work with clients across time. I will offer you support as your life unfolds.
How do you respond when life becomes stressful or overwhelming? Do you struggle with reactivity or shutting down? Do you lash out at those closest to you? It can feel impossible to shift our habitual ways of being in the world but I am here to tell you that it is possible! Working with me, I will empower you by focusing on your strengths and encouraging you to trust your inner wisdom so that you can create new, healthier patterns and coping skills. I believe that expanding one’s toolbox of skills is key to increasing self-confidence which can help us feel more comfortable handling what life brings to us.
How do you respond when life becomes stressful or overwhelming? Do you struggle with reactivity or shutting down? Do you lash out at those closest to you? It can feel impossible to shift our habitual ways of being in the world but I am here to tell you that it is possible! Working with me, I will empower you by focusing on your strengths and encouraging you to trust your inner wisdom so that you can create new, healthier patterns and coping skills. I believe that expanding one’s toolbox of skills is key to increasing self-confidence which can help us feel more comfortable handling what life brings to us.
Sheila Trabelsi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unfulfilling relationships, or weighed down by trauma or life transitions? Perhaps you’re trying to reclaim control over your life and regain clarity, but despite your efforts, something feels off. You may be seeking tools to reduce stress, manage addiction, or simply feel more like yourself again. Your goal is to break free from these barriers and achieve a sense of fulfillment, peace, and vibrant energy in your daily life. You’re ready for a change, and you want to work with someone who understands your journey and can offer real, lasting solutions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in unfulfilling relationships, or weighed down by trauma or life transitions? Perhaps you’re trying to reclaim control over your life and regain clarity, but despite your efforts, something feels off. You may be seeking tools to reduce stress, manage addiction, or simply feel more like yourself again. Your goal is to break free from these barriers and achieve a sense of fulfillment, peace, and vibrant energy in your daily life. You’re ready for a change, and you want to work with someone who understands your journey and can offer real, lasting solutions.
Joani Teresa Mendolia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with shifts in your world? Have you recently had a life and or medical change that you would like to navigate? Are there parts of your past that are affecting your everyday life such as emotional and or sexual abuse? Are you having more arguments than you would like? Are you feeling dissatisfied within your sex life? Are you experiencing hardship and frustration surrounding child rearing? While not an exhaustive list, I believe that there is no problem that therapy can not address. I am here for you!
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with shifts in your world? Have you recently had a life and or medical change that you would like to navigate? Are there parts of your past that are affecting your everyday life such as emotional and or sexual abuse? Are you having more arguments than you would like? Are you feeling dissatisfied within your sex life? Are you experiencing hardship and frustration surrounding child rearing? While not an exhaustive list, I believe that there is no problem that therapy can not address. I am here for you!
Lydia Van Clief
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping my clients navigate the complexities of life, find strength within themselves, and overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I believe that everyone possesses the power to become the best version of themself, and my mission in working with you is to support you on becoming this powerful being. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll explore the root causes of your anxiety and depression, helping you gain insight into your unique experiences.
I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping my clients navigate the complexities of life, find strength within themselves, and overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I believe that everyone possesses the power to become the best version of themself, and my mission in working with you is to support you on becoming this powerful being. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll explore the root causes of your anxiety and depression, helping you gain insight into your unique experiences.
Sharla P. Macy LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
Are you experiencing increased levels of stress, disharmony in your marriage, or a lack of connection at home or at work? I believe we are living in a most challenging time. My practice creates a safe space to share and reset with increased support, resource, and vision. I bring relational principles and expertise from my 38 years to build lives and relationships that thrive. I see couples through all stages. I offer services as a Consultant at sharlamacyconsulting.com I provide counsel for CEO Couples-and the workplace in order to increase leadership and team development. Together we can grow resilience, love, and hope.
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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.