Gottman Method Therapists in California
Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, also known as a connection reviver and hope restorer. As a Native American woman and transplant from New England, I bring a unique perspective to my work, rooted in my belief that we are capable of change. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating anxiety or depression while managing adult relationships with parents, partners, work stress, and major life transitions. You may feel stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Catching yourself wondering, “Is it me? Am I the problem?” Or, feeling stuck in relationships, work, or family dynamics.
Hi! I'm Jessica. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, also known as a connection reviver and hope restorer. As a Native American woman and transplant from New England, I bring a unique perspective to my work, rooted in my belief that we are capable of change. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating anxiety or depression while managing adult relationships with parents, partners, work stress, and major life transitions. You may feel stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Catching yourself wondering, “Is it me? Am I the problem?” Or, feeling stuck in relationships, work, or family dynamics.
It has been hard to focus on you lately. You have been going, going, going, and somewhere you got lost along the way. Parts of your journey have been particularly challenging and perhaps some parts have been enjoyable too. Recent events have told you that you just need some extra support. You are here seeking a safe place to connect with a more meaningful and enjoyable life, be it for yourself or for your relationship.
It has been hard to focus on you lately. You have been going, going, going, and somewhere you got lost along the way. Parts of your journey have been particularly challenging and perhaps some parts have been enjoyable too. Recent events have told you that you just need some extra support. You are here seeking a safe place to connect with a more meaningful and enjoyable life, be it for yourself or for your relationship.
I believe anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy, whether you are an individual experiencing symptoms, a couple who seeks support in your relationship, or a family unit that desires change. I am passionate about helping clients identify problem areas, understand their history, and develop healthy perceptions and behaviors.
I believe anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy, whether you are an individual experiencing symptoms, a couple who seeks support in your relationship, or a family unit that desires change. I am passionate about helping clients identify problem areas, understand their history, and develop healthy perceptions and behaviors.
Growth & healing are possible and within reach, you don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the person, parent, or partner you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to accept & love yourself fully, and allow others to love you as well? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm certified in EMDR to heal traumatic experiences (big & small), in addition to talk therapy. I also offer weekend EMDR intensives for busy professionals & students.
Growth & healing are possible and within reach, you don't have to live with the pain of old experiences weighing you down or keeping you stuck. Are you struggling in relationships or at work? Are you trying to be the person, parent, or partner you want to be, but missing the mark? Do you want to finally learn to accept & love yourself fully, and allow others to love you as well? Counseling can help you find freedom & clarity and let go of what's holding you back. I'm certified in EMDR to heal traumatic experiences (big & small), in addition to talk therapy. I also offer weekend EMDR intensives for busy professionals & students.
I am trained in the Gottman Method, an evidenced-based couples therapy treatment, to support you in bringing peace and enjoyment back to your relationship.
Whether you're facing communication challenges, infidelity, constant arguments, or seeking to deepen your emotional bond, I aim to support you in creating a more fulfilling and loving partnership. I understand the importance of a supportive, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment for couples to feel safe and valued as they navigate their relationship. My goal is to ensure that our work together is collaborative, focusing on what matters most to you and your partner. With extensive experience in working with diverse populations and a wide range of relationship dynamics, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my work with couples.
I am trained in the Gottman Method, an evidenced-based couples therapy treatment, to support you in bringing peace and enjoyment back to your relationship.
Whether you're facing communication challenges, infidelity, constant arguments, or seeking to deepen your emotional bond, I aim to support you in creating a more fulfilling and loving partnership. I understand the importance of a supportive, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment for couples to feel safe and valued as they navigate their relationship. My goal is to ensure that our work together is collaborative, focusing on what matters most to you and your partner. With extensive experience in working with diverse populations and a wide range of relationship dynamics, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my work with couples.
Breaking down? Burnout often develops quietly through chronic stress, emotional labor, perfectionism, and the invisible mental load many carry every day. This isn’t a personal weakness—it’s a nervous system that’s been operating in survival mode for too long. An important message that something in your life needs attention and change. Therapy for burnout, stress, and anxiety offers a supportive space to slow down, restore balance, and build sustainable ways of living and working that protect your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Breaking down? Burnout often develops quietly through chronic stress, emotional labor, perfectionism, and the invisible mental load many carry every day. This isn’t a personal weakness—it’s a nervous system that’s been operating in survival mode for too long. An important message that something in your life needs attention and change. Therapy for burnout, stress, and anxiety offers a supportive space to slow down, restore balance, and build sustainable ways of living and working that protect your mental and emotional wellbeing.
At Cadence Trauma & Wellness, we help first responders, helping professionals, and high-demand individuals recover from stress, trauma, and emotional overload. Our approach is practical, compassionate, and grounded in nervous system regulation. Whether you are navigating critical incidents, burnout, anxiety, grief, or life transitions, we provide a steady space to restore balance, strengthen resilience, and find your rhythm again.
At Cadence Trauma & Wellness, we help first responders, helping professionals, and high-demand individuals recover from stress, trauma, and emotional overload. Our approach is practical, compassionate, and grounded in nervous system regulation. Whether you are navigating critical incidents, burnout, anxiety, grief, or life transitions, we provide a steady space to restore balance, strengthen resilience, and find your rhythm again.
Sometimes it is difficult to find peace in marriage. You want a marriage that is both happy and healthy, but can't seem to get there. You've tried to make things better, to work things out, but can't seem to make any lasting progress. You are searching for solutions that will bring about the peace and joy that you have always wanted in your relationship. The good news is that you and your partner can make changes that will help you to get back on track toward the peace and reconciliation that you both are looking for. Marriage can be happy and healthy.
Sometimes it is difficult to find peace in marriage. You want a marriage that is both happy and healthy, but can't seem to get there. You've tried to make things better, to work things out, but can't seem to make any lasting progress. You are searching for solutions that will bring about the peace and joy that you have always wanted in your relationship. The good news is that you and your partner can make changes that will help you to get back on track toward the peace and reconciliation that you both are looking for. Marriage can be happy and healthy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a compassionate heart and a dedicated spirit, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of concern. With over 10 years in the field of psychotherapy, and earlier experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in helping couples resolve their conflicts and learn to communicate lovingly and effectively, so as to model this behavior to their entire family.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a compassionate heart and a dedicated spirit, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of concern. With over 10 years in the field of psychotherapy, and earlier experience as a school counselor, I specialize in helping individuals of all ages overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in helping couples resolve their conflicts and learn to communicate lovingly and effectively, so as to model this behavior to their entire family.
I work with adults and older adolescents who are carrying anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma and are longing to feel more grounded, connected, and like themselves again. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment, explore what’s been weighing on you, and build practical tools for healing, self-understanding, and lasting change at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I work with adults and older adolescents who are carrying anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma and are longing to feel more grounded, connected, and like themselves again. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment, explore what’s been weighing on you, and build practical tools for healing, self-understanding, and lasting change at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family/couple stress, or past experiences that are hard to move beyond? It can feel distressing to stay stuck in the same unhelpful patterns, even with insight and effort. If you want to feel more secure in yourself, your relationships, and your sense of purpose, therapy can help you move from getting by to thriving.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family/couple stress, or past experiences that are hard to move beyond? It can feel distressing to stay stuck in the same unhelpful patterns, even with insight and effort. If you want to feel more secure in yourself, your relationships, and your sense of purpose, therapy can help you move from getting by to thriving.
The suffering we experience can become a gift when we are willing to turn toward it rather than away from it. We need others to walk through uncertain terrain––we're not meant to do it alone. I help clients uncover what may be getting in the way of living more fully and support them in taking risks toward a life that feels more aligned. For the past 10 years, I have accompanied people through grief, loss, trauma, heartbreak, and major life transitions. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken. It is about meeting yourself honestly, making room for what pain is asking of you, and allowing something new to emerge from that process.
The suffering we experience can become a gift when we are willing to turn toward it rather than away from it. We need others to walk through uncertain terrain––we're not meant to do it alone. I help clients uncover what may be getting in the way of living more fully and support them in taking risks toward a life that feels more aligned. For the past 10 years, I have accompanied people through grief, loss, trauma, heartbreak, and major life transitions. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken. It is about meeting yourself honestly, making room for what pain is asking of you, and allowing something new to emerge from that process.
Welcome! I am Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of life and relationships. I’m also on the cusp of completing my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, further enriching my expertise and commitment to this field. As a systemic thinker and an eclectic therapist, I believe that every individual is unique, and so should their therapeutic journey be. My approach is highly personalized—I carefully assess each client's needs, personality, and goals to determine the therapeutic modality that best suits them.
Welcome! I am Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of life and relationships. I’m also on the cusp of completing my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, further enriching my expertise and commitment to this field. As a systemic thinker and an eclectic therapist, I believe that every individual is unique, and so should their therapeutic journey be. My approach is highly personalized—I carefully assess each client's needs, personality, and goals to determine the therapeutic modality that best suits them.
As an openly gay, bi-cultural man, I know what it’s like to push yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. I specialize in working with gay men, trans and non-binary people, and couples or partners of all kinds. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns of shame, people-pleasing, disconnection, or recurring conflict. I offer an affirming, grounded (and often times silly) space to explore identity, intimacy, and relational patterns with honesty and care. I work with couples and partners across diverse relationship structures, including monogamous, open, polyamorous, lifestyle/swinger, and kink-based dynamics.
As an openly gay, bi-cultural man, I know what it’s like to push yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. I specialize in working with gay men, trans and non-binary people, and couples or partners of all kinds. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns of shame, people-pleasing, disconnection, or recurring conflict. I offer an affirming, grounded (and often times silly) space to explore identity, intimacy, and relational patterns with honesty and care. I work with couples and partners across diverse relationship structures, including monogamous, open, polyamorous, lifestyle/swinger, and kink-based dynamics.
Hello! I am honored you are visiting my profile. There are many possible reasons that you are here; fears, regrets, stagnating mindsets, relational problems, identity confusion, or maybe you feel you are not living up to your potential. Life can bring unexpected challenges that can disrupt your course and cause you to lose sight of the strength that is within you. Whatever may have brought you here, I assure you that you have found someone with great empathy and competence to understand your very human experience and walk with you to discover more peace, freedom and purpose.
Hello! I am honored you are visiting my profile. There are many possible reasons that you are here; fears, regrets, stagnating mindsets, relational problems, identity confusion, or maybe you feel you are not living up to your potential. Life can bring unexpected challenges that can disrupt your course and cause you to lose sight of the strength that is within you. Whatever may have brought you here, I assure you that you have found someone with great empathy and competence to understand your very human experience and walk with you to discover more peace, freedom and purpose.
Michelle Horn, LMFT 136019. Improving relationships and managing stressors in daily life settings is important. My practice focuses on supporting improved coping skills and strategies to achieve positive outcomes. My practice is trauma-informed and focuses on increasing coping strategies to reduce symptoms and increase quality of life. I believe that balance and connectivity lead to overall emotional and mental health. In my practice, it is important to me that I support you and/or your loved one's to achieve this.
Michelle Horn, LMFT 136019. Improving relationships and managing stressors in daily life settings is important. My practice focuses on supporting improved coping skills and strategies to achieve positive outcomes. My practice is trauma-informed and focuses on increasing coping strategies to reduce symptoms and increase quality of life. I believe that balance and connectivity lead to overall emotional and mental health. In my practice, it is important to me that I support you and/or your loved one's to achieve this.
Opening up takes courage! We don't always feel as though we can share our stories. I can offer a safe place to explore your feelings. I can assist you on how to start the healing and wellness journey by processing the past and developing a plan to heal, grow, and move on. I will support you in ways to gain more coping skills, to be successful, and ultimately to reach your goals.
Opening up takes courage! We don't always feel as though we can share our stories. I can offer a safe place to explore your feelings. I can assist you on how to start the healing and wellness journey by processing the past and developing a plan to heal, grow, and move on. I will support you in ways to gain more coping skills, to be successful, and ultimately to reach your goals.
Drawing from evidence-based therapy methods including the Gottman Method and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we’ll look at where you’re stuck and find ways to get you moving toward a life that feels more meaningful again.
Relationships can be messy, and being stuck in an unhappy one is exhausting. Whether you are navigating a high-conflict divorce, the complexities of a blended family, or the decision of whether to stay or go in a relationship, you deserve a therapist who is as invested in the outcome as you are.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Together, we will uncover underlying patterns, identify areas for growth, and develop personalized strategies to help you thrive.
Drawing from evidence-based therapy methods including the Gottman Method and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we’ll look at where you’re stuck and find ways to get you moving toward a life that feels more meaningful again.
Relationships can be messy, and being stuck in an unhappy one is exhausting. Whether you are navigating a high-conflict divorce, the complexities of a blended family, or the decision of whether to stay or go in a relationship, you deserve a therapist who is as invested in the outcome as you are.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Together, we will uncover underlying patterns, identify areas for growth, and develop personalized strategies to help you thrive.
One of the biggest hindrances to starting therapy is the thought of having to talk about the most painful part of our world. What if there was a way to do therapy where we didn't have to go into your most painful wound? The good news is there's lots of ways to do therapy that can bring comfort and relief right now without having to go into the trauma. There are new ways to start healing without having to dredge up old wounds and re-examine them needlessly. I also work in integrative therapy spaces utilizing plant medicine and ketamine. This has had AMAZING effects for my clients.
One of the biggest hindrances to starting therapy is the thought of having to talk about the most painful part of our world. What if there was a way to do therapy where we didn't have to go into your most painful wound? The good news is there's lots of ways to do therapy that can bring comfort and relief right now without having to go into the trauma. There are new ways to start healing without having to dredge up old wounds and re-examine them needlessly. I also work in integrative therapy spaces utilizing plant medicine and ketamine. This has had AMAZING effects for my clients.
Many of my clients come in carrying a quiet loneliness—feeling distant from the person they love, caught in cycles they never meant to create, or unsure how to bridge the growing space between them. They long for gentleness, understanding, and a way to feel close again. Often they’re partners who are capable and loving, yet overwhelmed by life’s demands and unsure how to reconnect. Deep down, they want to rediscover warmth, communicate with more kindness, and feel like they’re on the same side. They want a relationship that feels secure, supportive, and full of possibility again.
Many of my clients come in carrying a quiet loneliness—feeling distant from the person they love, caught in cycles they never meant to create, or unsure how to bridge the growing space between them. They long for gentleness, understanding, and a way to feel close again. Often they’re partners who are capable and loving, yet overwhelmed by life’s demands and unsure how to reconnect. Deep down, they want to rediscover warmth, communicate with more kindness, and feel like they’re on the same side. They want a relationship that feels secure, supportive, and full of possibility again.
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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.