Gottman Method Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
The Counseling Center of Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
I use mindfulness, existential-humanistic, acceptance/commitment, CBT, EMDR, narrative, and Gottman Method techniques to help individuals achieve their desired results.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
I use mindfulness, existential-humanistic, acceptance/commitment, CBT, EMDR, narrative, and Gottman Method techniques to help individuals achieve their desired results.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
Trauma EMDR and Couples Therapist, Gilberto Aviles
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MA, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide individual therapy, EMDR, and DBT for trauma recovery, Gottman Method for couples counseling, and supportive approaches for stress and life transitions.
Are unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or difficult relationships affecting your daily life? Do you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, unmotivated, or unsure how to manage it all, wondering if things will ever improve? Hello! I’m a Puerto Rican, (Spanish - English) bilingual therapist with availability and I am here to help. I specialize in guiding individuals, service members, and families through life transitions, healing from trauma, and building resilience. Together, we can work toward creating balance, peace, and lasting growth in your life.
I provide individual therapy, EMDR, and DBT for trauma recovery, Gottman Method for couples counseling, and supportive approaches for stress and life transitions.
Are unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or difficult relationships affecting your daily life? Do you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, alone, unmotivated, or unsure how to manage it all, wondering if things will ever improve? Hello! I’m a Puerto Rican, (Spanish - English) bilingual therapist with availability and I am here to help. I specialize in guiding individuals, service members, and families through life transitions, healing from trauma, and building resilience. Together, we can work toward creating balance, peace, and lasting growth in your life.
Jenna Weintraub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Jenna emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship to help clients build a life worth living. She is authentic and honest to create a safe and supportive environment that builds insight, and helps clients work on acceptance of what we cannot change and increase motivation for change. Jenna aims to individually tailor treatment to each person she works with and uses evidence based treatment practices. Her areas of focus are eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, and substance abuse.
Jenna emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship to help clients build a life worth living. She is authentic and honest to create a safe and supportive environment that builds insight, and helps clients work on acceptance of what we cannot change and increase motivation for change. Jenna aims to individually tailor treatment to each person she works with and uses evidence based treatment practices. Her areas of focus are eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, and substance abuse.
Dr. Livia Freier is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in anxiety and depression, as well as ADHD, adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, and couples/marriage conflicts. Additionally, Dr. Freier works with clients who would like to gain a strong sense of self and build self-confidence both long-term and situational. Her practice is open to individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Freier also focuses on working with college students and their families. Her neuroscience research is affiliated with Brown University and her practice is located within close walking distance of the Brown University campus and RISD.
Dr. Livia Freier is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in anxiety and depression, as well as ADHD, adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, and couples/marriage conflicts. Additionally, Dr. Freier works with clients who would like to gain a strong sense of self and build self-confidence both long-term and situational. Her practice is open to individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Freier also focuses on working with college students and their families. Her neuroscience research is affiliated with Brown University and her practice is located within close walking distance of the Brown University campus and RISD.
Robert G Hartford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CSW, LSCP, EFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
As the only Licensed Systems-Centered Therapist in the DC area, together we will explore how to get more of what you want. In a supportive, safe environment, you'll learn methods to reduce anxiety, depression and identify patterns that likely served you at one time but are no longer effective. Initially, sessions will be focused on: Exploring the issues that are important to you - determine goals you want to achieve. We will begin to develop trust, respect, and a personal connection so that you feel safe and understood. Also as a Certified EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist specializing in serving the LGBTQAI+ community.
As the only Licensed Systems-Centered Therapist in the DC area, together we will explore how to get more of what you want. In a supportive, safe environment, you'll learn methods to reduce anxiety, depression and identify patterns that likely served you at one time but are no longer effective. Initially, sessions will be focused on: Exploring the issues that are important to you - determine goals you want to achieve. We will begin to develop trust, respect, and a personal connection so that you feel safe and understood. Also as a Certified EFT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist specializing in serving the LGBTQAI+ community.
Susan R. Driscoll is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington DC who entered the field with an interest in helping couples, families, and individuals develop their inherent strengths to create positive and lasting change in their lives. She brings a compassionate, empathic, authentic, and flexible approach to each of her clients. Susan considers the therapeutic alliance between herself and her clients as a partnership with the goal of empowering clients to be effective experts in their own lives.
Susan R. Driscoll is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington DC who entered the field with an interest in helping couples, families, and individuals develop their inherent strengths to create positive and lasting change in their lives. She brings a compassionate, empathic, authentic, and flexible approach to each of her clients. Susan considers the therapeutic alliance between herself and her clients as a partnership with the goal of empowering clients to be effective experts in their own lives.
Jocylynn Stephenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The philosopher Socrates once said that "the unexamined life is not worth living." As a therapist, I am committed to helping my clients examine their lives to find meaning, happiness, and strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families, striving to build skills to resolve conflicts, increase confidence, and move beyond past hurt and trauma. My clients often say that they appreciate my warmth, empathy, and combination of optimism and realism.
The philosopher Socrates once said that "the unexamined life is not worth living." As a therapist, I am committed to helping my clients examine their lives to find meaning, happiness, and strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families, striving to build skills to resolve conflicts, increase confidence, and move beyond past hurt and trauma. My clients often say that they appreciate my warmth, empathy, and combination of optimism and realism.
Evan Tokarz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? You're not alone. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, addressing life/job transitions, relationships, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, high-functioning ASD and more. There's no one-size-fits-all solution.
Together, we'll tailor our approach to best understand you. We’ll uncover patterns, address root causes, and build actionable skills. I use research-supported approaches, including a mix of Rogerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other methods, to help you grow, build self-awareness, and boost confidence—empowering you to make lasting change.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? You're not alone. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, addressing life/job transitions, relationships, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, high-functioning ASD and more. There's no one-size-fits-all solution.
Together, we'll tailor our approach to best understand you. We’ll uncover patterns, address root causes, and build actionable skills. I use research-supported approaches, including a mix of Rogerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other methods, to help you grow, build self-awareness, and boost confidence—empowering you to make lasting change.
I'm dedicated to fostering lasting change through collaborative and encouraging support. Working with both couples and individuals, my goal is to empower clients to navigate challenges and cultivate thriving relationships. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward growth, resilience, and lasting fulfillment.
I'm dedicated to fostering lasting change through collaborative and encouraging support. Working with both couples and individuals, my goal is to empower clients to navigate challenges and cultivate thriving relationships. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward growth, resilience, and lasting fulfillment.
Tenneh Johnson Kemah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
Meet Our Gottman Method Therapists
Life is hard, regardless of your circumstance. Sometimes we carry trauma and pain from childhood and our family of origin, sometimes the stress hits us later in life. I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental and emotional health issues. Through collaboration, empathy, and a strength-based outlook, my goal is to take some of life’s weight off your shoulders. We all deserve to be heard, to be respected, and to be happy.
Life is hard, regardless of your circumstance. Sometimes we carry trauma and pain from childhood and our family of origin, sometimes the stress hits us later in life. I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental and emotional health issues. Through collaboration, empathy, and a strength-based outlook, my goal is to take some of life’s weight off your shoulders. We all deserve to be heard, to be respected, and to be happy.
Are you struggling in your personal life? Are your relationships full of tension or heartache? Are you finding it difficult to know how to fix what is going wrong? Are you feeling frustrated and lost? You are not alone. Let me help. I will help you find meaning and direction in your struggle. I will help you feel safe and develop the skills and mental flexibility you need to successfully manage your trials with dignity and grace. Together we will find the balance you need to feel proud of yourself and connected in your relationships again.
Are you struggling in your personal life? Are your relationships full of tension or heartache? Are you finding it difficult to know how to fix what is going wrong? Are you feeling frustrated and lost? You are not alone. Let me help. I will help you find meaning and direction in your struggle. I will help you feel safe and develop the skills and mental flexibility you need to successfully manage your trials with dignity and grace. Together we will find the balance you need to feel proud of yourself and connected in your relationships again.
Life Bridge Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT, CPLC, CLC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We enjoy working with clients who feel the "50 minute" model is not enough time to address their needs. WE BILL PER SESSION, NOT PER HOUR. Sessions are based on walking out of the office better than you walked in. Since the sessions are not time constrained, couples report quicker and more effective resolution to their issues. Between both specialists in the practice, we offer availability of scheduling 7 days a week at hours convenient to your schedule. Virtual sessions offered across all time zones and globally.
We enjoy working with clients who feel the "50 minute" model is not enough time to address their needs. WE BILL PER SESSION, NOT PER HOUR. Sessions are based on walking out of the office better than you walked in. Since the sessions are not time constrained, couples report quicker and more effective resolution to their issues. Between both specialists in the practice, we offer availability of scheduling 7 days a week at hours convenient to your schedule. Virtual sessions offered across all time zones and globally.
I specialize in working with relationships (couples + counseling) and with men's issues (both gay and Straight). I view my work through an attachment & relational lens, seeing how we relate to others and how that impacts our life both personally and relationally.
Issues that often come up for men include sex, dating, relationships, substances, and pornography. I work with the understanding that we are all trying to do the best we can with the tools we have.
With relationships, difficulties that often arise are communication, desire, sex, and intimacy.
I specialize in working with relationships (couples + counseling) and with men's issues (both gay and Straight). I view my work through an attachment & relational lens, seeing how we relate to others and how that impacts our life both personally and relationally.
Issues that often come up for men include sex, dating, relationships, substances, and pornography. I work with the understanding that we are all trying to do the best we can with the tools we have.
With relationships, difficulties that often arise are communication, desire, sex, and intimacy.
Richard Roselli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, MFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
Currently seeing clients via Telehealth only. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth. I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
Ehrhardt Therapy and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! Beginning therapy can be a difficult first step, but it often leads to important insights and tremendous personal growth. Therapy is not a one size fits all model. Our approach ensures you will receive the treatment that is right for you. Whether you're looking to address issues from the past or current life challenges, you don't have to do it alone. Our goal is to create a safe and warm therapeutic environment that makes you comfortable sharing.
Welcome! Beginning therapy can be a difficult first step, but it often leads to important insights and tremendous personal growth. Therapy is not a one size fits all model. Our approach ensures you will receive the treatment that is right for you. Whether you're looking to address issues from the past or current life challenges, you don't have to do it alone. Our goal is to create a safe and warm therapeutic environment that makes you comfortable sharing.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.
I work with adolescents , adults, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients from different cultures and backgrounds, and have supported many families who have experienced adoption. I consider myself an ally to the LGBTQI community and can help you through different challenges related to your sexual or gender identity, coming out, and transitioning.
I work with adolescents , adults, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients from different cultures and backgrounds, and have supported many families who have experienced adoption. I consider myself an ally to the LGBTQI community and can help you through different challenges related to your sexual or gender identity, coming out, and transitioning.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) & Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia with 23 years of experience in the field of mental health. I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) & Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia with 23 years of experience in the field of mental health. I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
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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.