Gottman Method Therapists in Escondido, CA
Are you feeling a sense of emptiness or loss? Struggling with anxiety or experiencing low moods? As a therapist with experience working with a diverse range of individuals, I deeply believe that mental health challenges are best navigated with support. I understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel when there’s no hope or relief in sight. You don’t have to face your struggles alone. My primary focus is supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and working towards healing childhood trauma, helping them find healing, clarity, and strength along the way.
Are you feeling a sense of emptiness or loss? Struggling with anxiety or experiencing low moods? As a therapist with experience working with a diverse range of individuals, I deeply believe that mental health challenges are best navigated with support. I understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel when there’s no hope or relief in sight. You don’t have to face your struggles alone. My primary focus is supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and working towards healing childhood trauma, helping them find healing, clarity, and strength along the way.
Under direct supervision of Trevor Olson, PSY 28474, I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking more clarity, balance, and connection in your life, this is where our work can begin. If you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the impact of past experiences, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel seen, and better understand yourself. Using a holistic, trauma-informed, and mindful approach, I blend reflection with practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward in a meaningful way.
Under direct supervision of Trevor Olson, PSY 28474, I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking more clarity, balance, and connection in your life, this is where our work can begin. If you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the impact of past experiences, I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel seen, and better understand yourself. Using a holistic, trauma-informed, and mindful approach, I blend reflection with practical tools to help you reconnect with yourself and move forward in a meaningful way.
People who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally painful conditions just wish they had someone to talk to. Multiple traumas often occur over time, often within an atmosphere of attachment disordered relationships, neglect, and/or abandonment. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, grief, and loss. You may have grown up with family addiction/ partner addiction. At this point in your life you want answers to why you end up in the same relationships, and you need assurance things can change.
People who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally painful conditions just wish they had someone to talk to. Multiple traumas often occur over time, often within an atmosphere of attachment disordered relationships, neglect, and/or abandonment. You may have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, grief, and loss. You may have grown up with family addiction/ partner addiction. At this point in your life you want answers to why you end up in the same relationships, and you need assurance things can change.
Did you know the number one factor in clients feeling better is based on their relationship with their therapist? I encourage you to be picky in the journey to find the right therapist for you. Let's get you started on the journey to finding the right fit and feeling better. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help shift negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping skills. I also work through a trauma-focused lens to help you make sense of how past experiences shape your present and help heal the past so you can navigate your future.
Did you know the number one factor in clients feeling better is based on their relationship with their therapist? I encourage you to be picky in the journey to find the right therapist for you. Let's get you started on the journey to finding the right fit and feeling better. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help shift negative thought patterns and develop healthy coping skills. I also work through a trauma-focused lens to help you make sense of how past experiences shape your present and help heal the past so you can navigate your future.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I utilize a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are and actively listening to their needs. My approches integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and self-compassion strategies to provide tailored support and promote growth. Trauma-Informed to help with individuals with depression and anxiety.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I utilize a person-centered approach, meeting individuals where they are and actively listening to their needs. My approches integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and self-compassion strategies to provide tailored support and promote growth. Trauma-Informed to help with individuals with depression and anxiety.
Hi there, I'm Georgia! Starting therapy can feel exciting and scary at the same time, I’m here to make sure this transition is meaningful and helpful. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a humanistic approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and meeting you where you are. I use talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
Hi there, I'm Georgia! Starting therapy can feel exciting and scary at the same time, I’m here to make sure this transition is meaningful and helpful. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a humanistic approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and meeting you where you are. I use talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.
I help adults and couples struggling with trauma, anxiety, and relationship stress feel more grounded and connected. Using EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based therapy, I support clients in healing past experiences and building lasting emotional resilience. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can gain clarity, build healthier patterns, and strengthen their relationships. I often work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use, and I tailor therapy to each person’s unique story and goals.
I help adults and couples struggling with trauma, anxiety, and relationship stress feel more grounded and connected. Using EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based therapy, I support clients in healing past experiences and building lasting emotional resilience. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can gain clarity, build healthier patterns, and strengthen their relationships. I often work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use, and I tailor therapy to each person’s unique story and goals.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Sitting at the cross roads of life not knowing which direction to take or perhaps cemented in the very spot where we stand, seems to be where many find themselves today. With the weight of past traumas, present stress and frustrations, and future worries of what is to come sitting upon our shoulders, we attempt to carry even more weight from our families and friends. At some point our shoulders begin to give amongst the burden that cannot be carried alone. We find ourselves in distress feeling hopeless, helpless and broken.
Sitting at the cross roads of life not knowing which direction to take or perhaps cemented in the very spot where we stand, seems to be where many find themselves today. With the weight of past traumas, present stress and frustrations, and future worries of what is to come sitting upon our shoulders, we attempt to carry even more weight from our families and friends. At some point our shoulders begin to give amongst the burden that cannot be carried alone. We find ourselves in distress feeling hopeless, helpless and broken.
We are interactive, empathetic therapist and provide support, understanding, practical feedback and guidance. Sometimes we're just not meeting personal, professional, or social needs. By working together, we can develop awareness and effectively address life challenges to find balance in your life. Treatment is personalized to you or your child and the specific situation. Our amazing therapists at Hilber Psychological Services are ready to work with you!
We are interactive, empathetic therapist and provide support, understanding, practical feedback and guidance. Sometimes we're just not meeting personal, professional, or social needs. By working together, we can develop awareness and effectively address life challenges to find balance in your life. Treatment is personalized to you or your child and the specific situation. Our amazing therapists at Hilber Psychological Services are ready to work with you!
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling with moving past a traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us. We will have one of our therapists contact you soon.
Are you struggling with panic, worry or trauma? If so, whether large or small, it may cause anxiety. Or maybe you even feel traumatized? This can happen for any situation that causes disturbance to your daily routine, thinking and ability to function to your full potential. Whatever your anxiety or trauma is about, we can help! We are a team of therapists working extensively with anxiety issues. These could be about relationships, life events, or any negative experience. If you are struggling with moving past a traumatic incident, or anxiety, please contact us. We will have one of our therapists contact you soon.
I have completed Gottman Method Level Two training to help couples tackle life's stressors, learn effective conflict management skills, deepen friendship and intimacy, and create shared meaning.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past hurt, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on your own. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and not have to navigate those challenges alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
I have completed Gottman Method Level Two training to help couples tackle life's stressors, learn effective conflict management skills, deepen friendship and intimacy, and create shared meaning.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re carrying anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past hurt, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together on your own. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and not have to navigate those challenges alone. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
Passionate about helping couples navigate relational patterns and challenges, I utilize the Gottman Method to foster deeper communication, rebuild trust, and create lasting intimacy.
Hello, I'm Kion. I am dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and relationships. I believe in the innate resilience of every person, and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. My clinical approach emphasizes collaboration, cultural humility, and fostering practical skills to help clients build emotional awareness, improve relationships, and reclaim agency in their lives.
Passionate about helping couples navigate relational patterns and challenges, I utilize the Gottman Method to foster deeper communication, rebuild trust, and create lasting intimacy.
Hello, I'm Kion. I am dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and relationships. I believe in the innate resilience of every person, and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. My clinical approach emphasizes collaboration, cultural humility, and fostering practical skills to help clients build emotional awareness, improve relationships, and reclaim agency in their lives.
I use the Gottman Method with a structured start: assessment, feedback, and a clear roadmap.
I specialize in couples therapy and relational work. Over time, many relationships settle into roles that create distance—over-functioning, conflict avoidance, gridlock, keeping score, walking on eggshells, or shutting down to cope. I support couples navigating parenting transitions, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), military life, addiction recovery, and betrayal, with a focus on rebuilding communication, trust, and closeness. I also work with individuals facing relationship stress, trauma, burnout, and identity shifts.
I use the Gottman Method with a structured start: assessment, feedback, and a clear roadmap.
I specialize in couples therapy and relational work. Over time, many relationships settle into roles that create distance—over-functioning, conflict avoidance, gridlock, keeping score, walking on eggshells, or shutting down to cope. I support couples navigating parenting transitions, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), military life, addiction recovery, and betrayal, with a focus on rebuilding communication, trust, and closeness. I also work with individuals facing relationship stress, trauma, burnout, and identity shifts.
Now offering Spanish Speaking Services! Immediate Appointment Available Now! Welcome! Thank you for visiting Desert Rose Wellness. Our team of therapists provide personalized, effective therapy focused on your unique needs and goals. Are you looking to grow into the person you have dreamed of? Are you looking to process emotions and challenge limiting beliefs that are currently effecting you? Then you have reached the right place!
Now offering Spanish Speaking Services! Immediate Appointment Available Now! Welcome! Thank you for visiting Desert Rose Wellness. Our team of therapists provide personalized, effective therapy focused on your unique needs and goals. Are you looking to grow into the person you have dreamed of? Are you looking to process emotions and challenge limiting beliefs that are currently effecting you? Then you have reached the right place!
Concerned your marriage is failing? Have you been trying to fix some small nagging problems without success? Are you facing problems so big it seems your world is crashing down around you? Some relationships experience major difficulties, others just need a little extra help. Whatever your relationship situation, it is likely my professional perspective can help. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with vast experience. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 35 years. Also I have been married for to my wife, Lisa, for 44 years and together, we have raised our 5 children.
Concerned your marriage is failing? Have you been trying to fix some small nagging problems without success? Are you facing problems so big it seems your world is crashing down around you? Some relationships experience major difficulties, others just need a little extra help. Whatever your relationship situation, it is likely my professional perspective can help. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with vast experience. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 35 years. Also I have been married for to my wife, Lisa, for 44 years and together, we have raised our 5 children.
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment, and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I especially enjoy working with the military community and with couples in helping them find the answers they are searching for.
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment, and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I especially enjoy working with the military community and with couples in helping them find the answers they are searching for.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. My professional background is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing declining health (as themselves or their caregivers) due to brain disease. Such conditions can affect individuals, as well as couples and families. Common goals include assessing or improving thinking skills and emotional resilience, while adapting to unexpected changes in physical/mental abilities. I work with you to clarify values and develop new cognitive and emotional skills that allow you to be resilient to injury, illness, stress, and discomfort.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. My professional background is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing declining health (as themselves or their caregivers) due to brain disease. Such conditions can affect individuals, as well as couples and families. Common goals include assessing or improving thinking skills and emotional resilience, while adapting to unexpected changes in physical/mental abilities. I work with you to clarify values and develop new cognitive and emotional skills that allow you to be resilient to injury, illness, stress, and discomfort.
I use Gottman method in my couples work.
I have been fortunate enough to be level III trained through the Gottman Institute. I have also completed Gottman Institute trainings specifically for working with trauma via relational work, infidelity, and addiction recovery. I also work with couples around issues related to life-cycle transitions, premarital counseling, conflict, and disconnection.
I use Gottman method in my couples work.
I have been fortunate enough to be level III trained through the Gottman Institute. I have also completed Gottman Institute trainings specifically for working with trauma via relational work, infidelity, and addiction recovery. I also work with couples around issues related to life-cycle transitions, premarital counseling, conflict, and disconnection.
In a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. This is a place where your emotions are welcomed, your experiences are respected, and your story is met with care. You may find yourself feeling stuck in familiar patterns, unsure how to set boundaries, or carrying past experiences that still show up in your daily life. Beneath it all, you may be longing for relief, clarity, and a sense of feeling like yourself again.
Como terapeuta bilingüe, honro mis raíces y ofrezco un espacio seguro para clientes que desean terapia en español.
In a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. This is a place where your emotions are welcomed, your experiences are respected, and your story is met with care. You may find yourself feeling stuck in familiar patterns, unsure how to set boundaries, or carrying past experiences that still show up in your daily life. Beneath it all, you may be longing for relief, clarity, and a sense of feeling like yourself again.
Como terapeuta bilingüe, honro mis raíces y ofrezco un espacio seguro para clientes que desean terapia en español.
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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.