Gottman Method Therapists in Boulder, CO
I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I completed Marriage and Family Therapy training at Denver Family Institute and earned my PhD in Clinical Sexology at the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. With 10+ years of experience, I have worked extensively with LGBTQIA2+ individuals and couples, polyamory, consensual non monogamy, out of control sexual behavior, kink, and many other sex related issues. Additionally, I enjoy bringing in mindfulness & grounding techniques if that calls to you.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I completed Marriage and Family Therapy training at Denver Family Institute and earned my PhD in Clinical Sexology at the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. With 10+ years of experience, I have worked extensively with LGBTQIA2+ individuals and couples, polyamory, consensual non monogamy, out of control sexual behavior, kink, and many other sex related issues. Additionally, I enjoy bringing in mindfulness & grounding techniques if that calls to you.
Using EFT, PACT, IFS, and Gottman Method I guide partners to understand patterns, rebuild trust and create deeper intimacy.
I provide couples therapy for partners facing conflict, disconnection, betrayal, the parenting journey, and the painful question of whether to stay or divorce. Couples come to me feeling stuck in cycles of disconnection, reactivity, or misaligned dreams and values. I will help you slow down, and delve into the under layers of your dynamic, creating mutual understanding of what is driving the conflict. Our process will rebuild relational trust support more effective communication. Together we create space for honest conversations so your relationship can feel more secure and connected. My approach is warm, curious, and direct.
Using EFT, PACT, IFS, and Gottman Method I guide partners to understand patterns, rebuild trust and create deeper intimacy.
I provide couples therapy for partners facing conflict, disconnection, betrayal, the parenting journey, and the painful question of whether to stay or divorce. Couples come to me feeling stuck in cycles of disconnection, reactivity, or misaligned dreams and values. I will help you slow down, and delve into the under layers of your dynamic, creating mutual understanding of what is driving the conflict. Our process will rebuild relational trust support more effective communication. Together we create space for honest conversations so your relationship can feel more secure and connected. My approach is warm, curious, and direct.
Anna Hallinan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a client-centered approach to therapy which includes utilizing interventions like CBT, ACT, the Gottman Method, offering practical tools for lasting change.
Finding a place of comfort and healing is essential when facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honored, and your inherent strengths are recognized. With a background in social work, I use a client-centered approach to help you connect with your inner wisdom. Together, we'll empower we'll empower your journey of growth, fostering confidence and meaningful change.
I offer a client-centered approach to therapy which includes utilizing interventions like CBT, ACT, the Gottman Method, offering practical tools for lasting change.
Finding a place of comfort and healing is essential when facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honored, and your inherent strengths are recognized. With a background in social work, I use a client-centered approach to help you connect with your inner wisdom. Together, we'll empower we'll empower your journey of growth, fostering confidence and meaningful change.
I draw from experiential, existential, and systems theories, and I am trained in evidenced based models, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I’ve learned that our relationships, family interactions, and cultural systems shape how we think and feel, as well as what we do each day. If you’re experiencing difficulties in your relationships, stress from life transitions, or grief from the loss of someone or some part of your identity, I’m here to help you discuss your concerns, integrate change, and move forward. Whether you are seeking support for symptoms of anxiety or depression or finding yourself stuck in relationship patterns that no longer serve you, I will support you in navigating this shift and creating lasting change.
I draw from experiential, existential, and systems theories, and I am trained in evidenced based models, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, the Gottman Method, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, I’ve learned that our relationships, family interactions, and cultural systems shape how we think and feel, as well as what we do each day. If you’re experiencing difficulties in your relationships, stress from life transitions, or grief from the loss of someone or some part of your identity, I’m here to help you discuss your concerns, integrate change, and move forward. Whether you are seeking support for symptoms of anxiety or depression or finding yourself stuck in relationship patterns that no longer serve you, I will support you in navigating this shift and creating lasting change.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, the Gottman Method, and EMDR, to provide a personalized and effective treatment plan.
You are likely going through a tough time right now, feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe your relationship feels like it’s not where you want it to be, or you're navigating a challenging life transition, like becoming a parent, blending families, or coping with past trauma. You might even feel lost or anxious, unsure of how to handle the changes happening around you or within you. Dealing with past trauma, or relationship issues, or perinatal issues—whether it’s pregnancy, postpartum struggles, adjusting to parenthood—those emotions can be especially intense. I am here to help.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Narrative Therapy, the Gottman Method, and EMDR, to provide a personalized and effective treatment plan.
You are likely going through a tough time right now, feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe your relationship feels like it’s not where you want it to be, or you're navigating a challenging life transition, like becoming a parent, blending families, or coping with past trauma. You might even feel lost or anxious, unsure of how to handle the changes happening around you or within you. Dealing with past trauma, or relationship issues, or perinatal issues—whether it’s pregnancy, postpartum struggles, adjusting to parenthood—those emotions can be especially intense. I am here to help.
My ideal clients are women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and couples who appear high functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in painful relationship patterns they cannot seem to break. This therapy is for people who are ready to stop people-pleasing, set healthier boundaries, and create more balanced relationships where their needs matter too. As a lesbian therapist, I also provide LGBTQ affirming therapy. Sessions are highly individualized and designed to create meaningful change.
My ideal clients are women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and couples who appear high functioning on the outside but internally feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in painful relationship patterns they cannot seem to break. This therapy is for people who are ready to stop people-pleasing, set healthier boundaries, and create more balanced relationships where their needs matter too. As a lesbian therapist, I also provide LGBTQ affirming therapy. Sessions are highly individualized and designed to create meaningful change.
Jacqueline (Jasmin)
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, CPCC, MNLP
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in recurring patterns—whether that shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, relationship challenges, difficulty setting boundaries, perfectionism or uncertainty about the future.
My work is grounded in depth psychology, which recognizes that unconscious beliefs, emotional wounds, and early experiences can influence how we relate to ourselves and others. Through greater awareness and understanding, these patterns can begin to shift.
I draw on over 4,000 hours of experience as a professional life coach, and help clients both heal the past and consciously create the future they want to live.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in recurring patterns—whether that shows up as anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, relationship challenges, difficulty setting boundaries, perfectionism or uncertainty about the future.
My work is grounded in depth psychology, which recognizes that unconscious beliefs, emotional wounds, and early experiences can influence how we relate to ourselves and others. Through greater awareness and understanding, these patterns can begin to shift.
I draw on over 4,000 hours of experience as a professional life coach, and help clients both heal the past and consciously create the future they want to live.
You might be someone who has been through something hard and haven't quite felt like yourself since. Or maybe you've always known your brain is wired in a way the world doesn't always make room for, and you're exhausted from masking, overcompensating, and falling through the cracks. Either way, you're ready for something to actually change. You want to feel calmer, more in control, and like your daily life isn't such a fight. You want real tools, a real plan, and someone who gets it.
You might be someone who has been through something hard and haven't quite felt like yourself since. Or maybe you've always known your brain is wired in a way the world doesn't always make room for, and you're exhausted from masking, overcompensating, and falling through the cracks. Either way, you're ready for something to actually change. You want to feel calmer, more in control, and like your daily life isn't such a fight. You want real tools, a real plan, and someone who gets it.
Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.
Unique to my practice is my ability to mirror your innate wisdom. With this relational focus, whether you are coming in for individual or couples therapy, you'll begin to work through issues, and increase your confidence while doing so. I hold a safe space that is conducive to exploring those scary and sometimes dark places that we fear, like broken heartedness, and come out the other side with tenderness, wisdom, & contentment.
Are you feeling a disconnect in your relationships, or not getting the respect and connection you truly desire? I'm here to help. With genuine warmth and a passion for helping people thrive, I've guided thousands on their relationship journeys. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping you overcome common roadblocks, such as boundary issues and struggles with vulnerability. My goal is to empower you to create the extraordinary relationships you've always wanted.
Are you feeling a disconnect in your relationships, or not getting the respect and connection you truly desire? I'm here to help. With genuine warmth and a passion for helping people thrive, I've guided thousands on their relationship journeys. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping you overcome common roadblocks, such as boundary issues and struggles with vulnerability. My goal is to empower you to create the extraordinary relationships you've always wanted.
Hi there! I'm Van Otto, and I'm excited to connect with you as your potential therapist. Are you going through a major life transition, trying to balance work and life, or need some support in coping with life's daily stressors? It would be my honor to support you in working towards bringing harmony and balance back into your life. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and have experience supporting adults and seniors through life transitions and other mental health challenges.
Hi there! I'm Van Otto, and I'm excited to connect with you as your potential therapist. Are you going through a major life transition, trying to balance work and life, or need some support in coping with life's daily stressors? It would be my honor to support you in working towards bringing harmony and balance back into your life. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and have experience supporting adults and seniors through life transitions and other mental health challenges.
I’m a TBRI practitioner, completed Level 2 of Gottman Method, and utilize CBT, TF-CBT, and attachment theory.
Do you tend to hold your feelings in? Sweep things under the rug and pretend everything is okay? Do you help others but not yourself? Does the idea of sitting down and talking about feelings to a stranger sound terrible or terrifying? I want to help you confront the difficulties in your life head on. It’s my job as your therapist to listen to you, your needs, your wants, and your values and create a safe space that will allow you to be fully vulnerable. I’ll help you find and learn about the strengths you already have to help you gain higher self-esteem, comfort in your own skin and in your relationships, and overall more joy.
I’m a TBRI practitioner, completed Level 2 of Gottman Method, and utilize CBT, TF-CBT, and attachment theory.
Do you tend to hold your feelings in? Sweep things under the rug and pretend everything is okay? Do you help others but not yourself? Does the idea of sitting down and talking about feelings to a stranger sound terrible or terrifying? I want to help you confront the difficulties in your life head on. It’s my job as your therapist to listen to you, your needs, your wants, and your values and create a safe space that will allow you to be fully vulnerable. I’ll help you find and learn about the strengths you already have to help you gain higher self-esteem, comfort in your own skin and in your relationships, and overall more joy.
Growth seekers, counselors, musicians, and those with loud inner critics are all good fits for my style. Some of my focus areas include attachment, ADHD, anxiety, stress, identity, transitions, boundaries, body image, family relationships, codependency, self-worth, and relationship issues. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and social justice-oriented. If you’re ready to grow, I’m ready to support you along the way. I am grateful and honored to have the opportunity to work with you and hear your story!
Growth seekers, counselors, musicians, and those with loud inner critics are all good fits for my style. Some of my focus areas include attachment, ADHD, anxiety, stress, identity, transitions, boundaries, body image, family relationships, codependency, self-worth, and relationship issues. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and social justice-oriented. If you’re ready to grow, I’m ready to support you along the way. I am grateful and honored to have the opportunity to work with you and hear your story!
We are genuine, real people who believe that actual, loving feedback is more useful than simply listening and repeating. That is why we partner concrete take-home skills with open, active listening. Our style incorporates humor and play. We tailor every single session to your unique needs. We treat professionals who, despite career or family success, feel unfulfilled. If you are undergoing age, occupation, and transition-related identity changes, as well as social anxiety, depression, insomnia, or trauma, we have the tools to guide you.
We are genuine, real people who believe that actual, loving feedback is more useful than simply listening and repeating. That is why we partner concrete take-home skills with open, active listening. Our style incorporates humor and play. We tailor every single session to your unique needs. We treat professionals who, despite career or family success, feel unfulfilled. If you are undergoing age, occupation, and transition-related identity changes, as well as social anxiety, depression, insomnia, or trauma, we have the tools to guide you.
Breaking through the barriers. What keeps you from true happiness and living the life you truly love? Perhaps you are in an unfulfilling intimate relationship that is not meeting your needs, or you desire a long-term meaningful partnership but keep finding that area to be a struggle. Are friendships and community challenging? Is your relationship with your family or particular family members in conflict? Often it is a need to learn to cope with difficult emotions such as anxiety and fears, negative thinking or challenging relationships that keep you from experiencing a life of joy and happiness.
Breaking through the barriers. What keeps you from true happiness and living the life you truly love? Perhaps you are in an unfulfilling intimate relationship that is not meeting your needs, or you desire a long-term meaningful partnership but keep finding that area to be a struggle. Are friendships and community challenging? Is your relationship with your family or particular family members in conflict? Often it is a need to learn to cope with difficult emotions such as anxiety and fears, negative thinking or challenging relationships that keep you from experiencing a life of joy and happiness.
When you imagine a time when you felt at your best, what comes to mind for you? Perhaps, a time when you stood up for something important to you? Or, a time when you felt synchrony between your mind, your body, and your heart? Maybe you've experienced lots of moments when you felt like you could engage with the world in a meaningful way, and during that time you - just for a moment - lost track of the 'stuff' you usually carry along with you? Changes are, these experiences in your life are not entirely due to chance or circumstance... but rather, due to your mindset, your habits, and your relationships.
When you imagine a time when you felt at your best, what comes to mind for you? Perhaps, a time when you stood up for something important to you? Or, a time when you felt synchrony between your mind, your body, and your heart? Maybe you've experienced lots of moments when you felt like you could engage with the world in a meaningful way, and during that time you - just for a moment - lost track of the 'stuff' you usually carry along with you? Changes are, these experiences in your life are not entirely due to chance or circumstance... but rather, due to your mindset, your habits, and your relationships.
I became a therapist because I believe we all deserve a place where our messy, complicated, tender selves are welcome. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, supported, and a little lighter than when you arrived.
I help people understand themselves in love and relationships—whether breakups, dating, marriage decisions, or moving on after divorce. I also help people move past anxiety and trauma to experience more authentic connection in life. More than anything, I want you to know you already have what you need to heal—I’m here to help you trust it.
I became a therapist because I believe we all deserve a place where our messy, complicated, tender selves are welcome. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, supported, and a little lighter than when you arrived.
I help people understand themselves in love and relationships—whether breakups, dating, marriage decisions, or moving on after divorce. I also help people move past anxiety and trauma to experience more authentic connection in life. More than anything, I want you to know you already have what you need to heal—I’m here to help you trust it.
Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.
Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.
You're struggling to show up the way you want. With your partner, your family, at work, or with friends. You know what you want, but things never end up the way you want them to. You’re longing to feel less alone, more at peace, more authentic, or more alive.
I'm Jonathan, and I work with individuals, relationships, and families that are ready to break the pattern of stuckness; folks who are tired of holding it all alone, and ready to unpack the baggage they've carried for too long. Whether you're carrying complex trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or disconnection from yourself or others, we'll face it together.
You're struggling to show up the way you want. With your partner, your family, at work, or with friends. You know what you want, but things never end up the way you want them to. You’re longing to feel less alone, more at peace, more authentic, or more alive.
I'm Jonathan, and I work with individuals, relationships, and families that are ready to break the pattern of stuckness; folks who are tired of holding it all alone, and ready to unpack the baggage they've carried for too long. Whether you're carrying complex trauma, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or disconnection from yourself or others, we'll face it together.
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.
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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.