Gottman Method Therapists in New York

After more than 15 years of teaching at the college level, I turned my passion for helping emerging adults through academic advising into work as a certified life coach. Informed by years of study of Eastern philosophy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, I help clients find balance, improve happiness, and increase resilience. On a personal level, I have experienced the benefits of my own therapy during my adolescence. I am from a family of therapists and value the importance and practice of self-help and lifetime learning as a part of a fulfilling life.

Are you looking for a way to deepen your connection and strengthen your relationship with your partner? Look no further. As a certified Gottman therapist, I use evidence-based techniques to help couples improve their communication, increase intimacy, and resolve conflicts in a healthy and effective manner. With over 40 years of research and success, the Gottman Method has been proven to significantly improve relationships and increase relationship satisfaction. Let's work together to build a happier and healthier future for your relationship. I am licensed in CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, TX and VT.

Rachel Heater is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She completed her MFT doctoral education studying families and couples at Northcentral University, AZ. She is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and Parent Coordinator. Rachel is currently completing certification in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and helping her dog, Murray, complete his own training as a certified therapy dog.

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“Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives”. This is according to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study ever done on adult life. When insecurity, anxiety, and disappointment leave us feeling small, disconnected, and alone, our capacity for joy drops and our physical and mental health declines. My clients move to a position of empowerment where unhelpful reactive patterns are addressed and intentionality and security are cultivated. I am passionate in helping my clients live the authentic, abundant, and successful lives they deserve.

Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.

I provide in-person sessions. If you are stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, or if you have an unsatisfying relationship, we can explore your unique needs for healing and happiness. In addition, I am compassionate, mature, and supportive and I offer a wide variety of counseling services to both individuals and couples. I offer clinical hypnosis to address various issues such as smoking, weight control, pain management, and phobias. I feel that anyone seeking therapy is demonstrating great strength and courage. I will be with you every step of the way as we explore your path to fulfillment, wellness, and happiness

Navigating life's challenges can feel like traversing a winding road alone, but it doesn't have to be that way. As a therapist, I understand the courage it takes to seek support and the vulnerability that accompanies sharing your innermost thoughts and emotions. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for your unique journey. Together, we can create a safe space where you can explore your feelings, confront obstacles, and uncover your inherent strength.

Lao Tzu said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Today you took that step, and the journey has begun to a better you. My job on the journey is to be your map, guiding you to where you want to be in your life. Along the way you will learn tools and techniques to navigate through life's sometimes rough terrain. Utilizing these tools will help you to feel empowered and start to see your true ability.

Understanding how your behavior impacts your family and relationship with your spouse or partner is an important step towards change. From the start, I intend to establish a strong relationship that empowers you to believe in your ability to transform. Our work together is a journey to find meaning in life and make sense of the struggles you face. By finding strength in these challenges, I allow you to realize and embrace the actions that will fuel your growth and healing.

Making the decision to enter into therapy can feel overwhelming and at times, very intimidating for many people. Regardless of how big or small you feel a problem is, we can all use a little help and outside perspective sometimes. As a solution focused therapist, my goal is to collaborate with my clients in helping them identify what they would like to change, and make a plan to do so as quickly as possible. My goal is to assist you in living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

You are you, and nobody understands this as deeply as you. I approach our work from a humanistic, person-centered foundation that helps guide your innate strengths to discover, or re-discover, your authentic self. For some, therapy might look like a winding journey. For others, a direct path. Or it may be a mixture of both. I’m a relational therapist and believe that the fostering of a trusting alliance between us is essential to the realization of your unique goals of change and growth. I don’t believe that a “blank slate” therapist is a helpful one. I am human just like you.

I believe that positive reinforcement and approach in life can help people with individual and interpersonal challenges. I specialize in Marriage and Family therapy, couples counseling, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am a clinical fellow of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, where I expand my professional expertise (in addition to my clinical work) to optimize therapeutic services provided to my patients.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and overthinking that dominates your days? Experiencing challenges in your personal relationships due to stress, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts? It might be that past traumas are contributing to your current state, making it difficult to fully engage in the now. You're not alone in feeling trapped in these patterns, wondering if a life beyond persistent worry is possible. Our therapy group practice is dedicated to assisting individuals and couples to navigate and overcome these barriers.

I enjoy helping individuals and couples utilize strengths as well as new skills to overcome personal challenges and relationship problems. I believe the relationships we have in our life can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall life satisfaction. Have relationships negatively affected your self-esteem, caused anxiety and depressed feelings, or opened your eyes to other concerns you would like to address? I can help you to find meaning in the difficulties you are facing, and learn to create satisfying relationships and outcomes that you want in your life.

Investing in your own emotional well-being is a wonderful decision. If you take this journey with me, it would be a collaborative one. I work with adult individuals and couples who seek to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, hard life transitions or relational struggles. I believe each individual holds inherent strengths and the capability to change. Together we would create a space for you to process your experiences while identifying tools you can use to move forward.

Life long secrets? Sexual abuse? Relationship issues, interested in trying the Gottman Method? Sex & Porn addiction? Youth sexual behavior problems? Shame spiral, depression, anxiety? You’re desperate for relief but nothing helps. Abuse nightmares & flashbacks are spinning out of control. You’re concerned about your spouse or child's sexuality- but don’t know how to help. How do you get your relationship back on track? Do you stay or leave your marriage? Feeling hopeless? Longing for peace? These are specialty areas I have successfully helped clients with for 23 years, in addition to my work with anxiety and mood disorders.

Choosing to begin therapy is a wise and wonderful step in the direction of healing wounds and belief systems which may be holding you back. Together, we will collaborate to help you unearth your true self and discover the most beneficial strategies and skills for you to actively pursue and practice living the life you desire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, supporting business and helping professionals, trauma, anxiety, grief, sexuality, OCD, confidence building and spirituality.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a dacade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I make sure that all my time with clients feels genuine and personable. I find it a lot easier, and frankly more fun, when you can enjoy talking with your therapist, and the mental health work doesn’t feel like a chore. I primarily work from systemic theories, and incorporate solution-focused work into my practice. After a thorough exploration of presenting issues, I aim to set clear goals for therapy in the initial sessions. I find it is important to evolve solution attempts to get change started.