Gottman Method Therapists in Lakeland, FL
As a mental health therapist, I love having the opportunity to help people work through the challenges that life can bring. Having a safe place to express ourselves and feel supported and validated can be a primary and meaningful catalyst to healing. Adverse experiences and past trauma can have a far-reaching impact on our ability to thrive in life and have positive relationships. I am experienced in working with individuals, couples, ethical non-monogamy, and fully affirming of LGBTQIA+. I am also skilled in working with all forms of trauma, including sexual and religious trauma. You are safe and accepted here exactly as you are!
As a mental health therapist, I love having the opportunity to help people work through the challenges that life can bring. Having a safe place to express ourselves and feel supported and validated can be a primary and meaningful catalyst to healing. Adverse experiences and past trauma can have a far-reaching impact on our ability to thrive in life and have positive relationships. I am experienced in working with individuals, couples, ethical non-monogamy, and fully affirming of LGBTQIA+. I am also skilled in working with all forms of trauma, including sexual and religious trauma. You are safe and accepted here exactly as you are!
Hello! My name is Laura and I have a lot of passion for working with clients in the LGBTQIA community especially those with overwhelming emotions or difficult family situations. I have also had significant experience with trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression and psychotic disorders. It is important to me that each one of my clients feels like they have treatment that is uniquely tailored to them and have agency in helping to build it. Clients who have enjoyed working with me in the past have reported appreciating my knowledge, honesty and willingness to be wrong. If that is what you need than I might be the therapist for you!
Hello! My name is Laura and I have a lot of passion for working with clients in the LGBTQIA community especially those with overwhelming emotions or difficult family situations. I have also had significant experience with trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression and psychotic disorders. It is important to me that each one of my clients feels like they have treatment that is uniquely tailored to them and have agency in helping to build it. Clients who have enjoyed working with me in the past have reported appreciating my knowledge, honesty and willingness to be wrong. If that is what you need than I might be the therapist for you!
Tired of feeling stuck or repeating the same patterns without understanding why you can’t seem to break free? Influences from a previous or current relationship may take away the ability to trust yourself or your partner. It may feel like you’re constantly playing tug of war on the inside or in constant fight or flight mode. Let me help you create the relationship you want that is healthy and long lasting. Let’s develop the skills that will help you get to the root of the problem.
Every relationship has conflict. It's how you handle that conflict that matters. You are not alone in this and it won’t always feel this way.
Tired of feeling stuck or repeating the same patterns without understanding why you can’t seem to break free? Influences from a previous or current relationship may take away the ability to trust yourself or your partner. It may feel like you’re constantly playing tug of war on the inside or in constant fight or flight mode. Let me help you create the relationship you want that is healthy and long lasting. Let’s develop the skills that will help you get to the root of the problem.
Every relationship has conflict. It's how you handle that conflict that matters. You are not alone in this and it won’t always feel this way.
I use a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method for couples.
I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can navigate life’s most challenging moments. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, past trauma, or relationship conflict, know that you are not alone—and you are worthy of healing.
I use a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method for couples.
I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you can navigate life’s most challenging moments. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, past trauma, or relationship conflict, know that you are not alone—and you are worthy of healing.
Now accepting new clients as of 03/26/26! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, passionate about helping young adults, adults, and older adults. I provide a warm, supportive space to address anxiety, grief, trauma, dissociative disorders, and life transitions. I provide behavioral health support and care coordination for patients in Florida in a variety of living settings, telehealth and private homes. Custom tailoring an individual approach to each new client. I’m especially passionate about using ART and CBT to help clients heal from trauma, grief, and dissociation, fostering growth and resilience.
Now accepting new clients as of 03/26/26! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, passionate about helping young adults, adults, and older adults. I provide a warm, supportive space to address anxiety, grief, trauma, dissociative disorders, and life transitions. I provide behavioral health support and care coordination for patients in Florida in a variety of living settings, telehealth and private homes. Custom tailoring an individual approach to each new client. I’m especially passionate about using ART and CBT to help clients heal from trauma, grief, and dissociation, fostering growth and resilience.
Congrats on starting your therapy journey. I look forward to our sessions together. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida. I received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. From 2017-2025, I have been actively working with children, adolescents & adults dealing with life changes and psychosis. Currently, I am primarily working with adults & adolescents.
Congrats on starting your therapy journey. I look forward to our sessions together. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida. I received my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. From 2017-2025, I have been actively working with children, adolescents & adults dealing with life changes and psychosis. Currently, I am primarily working with adults & adolescents.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE - First responders, ER staff, military, anyone who has a high-stress position understands the toll it takes on your personal life, family, and overall well-being. Finding balance can be difficult but it is possible.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AVAILABLE - First responders, ER staff, military, anyone who has a high-stress position understands the toll it takes on your personal life, family, and overall well-being. Finding balance can be difficult but it is possible.
My ideal clients are couples who love each other but feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or mistrust. They may keep having the same arguments, struggle to communicate, feel more like roommates than partners, or find that one reaches for connection while the other pulls away. Using an attachment-focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, I help couples slow down these patterns, understand what is happening beneath the conflict, rebuild emotional safety and trust, and create a stronger, more connected relationship.
My ideal clients are couples who love each other but feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or mistrust. They may keep having the same arguments, struggle to communicate, feel more like roommates than partners, or find that one reaches for connection while the other pulls away. Using an attachment-focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, I help couples slow down these patterns, understand what is happening beneath the conflict, rebuild emotional safety and trust, and create a stronger, more connected relationship.
Hablo Español! Are you dealing with overwhelming or racing thoughts, low self-esteem, sadness, relational issues with a loved one or spouse, or adjusting to new life changes?I am a bilingual therapist with experience in working with teens, adults, couples, and families.My approach to counseling is person-centered. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to open up about their current/past struggles. I utilize ACT therapy to help clients acknowledge their emotions in the moment. I focus on allowing you to live your life according to your values.
Hablo Español! Are you dealing with overwhelming or racing thoughts, low self-esteem, sadness, relational issues with a loved one or spouse, or adjusting to new life changes?I am a bilingual therapist with experience in working with teens, adults, couples, and families.My approach to counseling is person-centered. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to open up about their current/past struggles. I utilize ACT therapy to help clients acknowledge their emotions in the moment. I focus on allowing you to live your life according to your values.
Better Together Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33803
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
I am licensed in the state of Florida since 2011 and I am also a Qualified Supervisor for RCI's. Relationships are a full time job and can be overwhelming yet so worth it. My professional mission is to provide my clients with the tools that they need to make everyday life fulfilling and purposeful. My specialty is working with couples to overcome barriers and to find their love again. Its important to note that yes couples are Better Together but in reality sometimes they are better a part and co parenting at a distance. I welcome all couples!Let's work together, the Best is Yet to come!
Tired of figuring it out on your own? Counseling could be an important next step in your life-a new journey into greater health. I see my role as an expert guide to bring understanding into your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I'll explore your history to facilitate a greater awareness of how your past affects the present. Because life is often played out in the context of relationships; these emotions, thoughts, and behaviors not only impact your view of self, but also the world around you. I have an eclectic approach to therapy drawing from over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
Tired of figuring it out on your own? Counseling could be an important next step in your life-a new journey into greater health. I see my role as an expert guide to bring understanding into your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I'll explore your history to facilitate a greater awareness of how your past affects the present. Because life is often played out in the context of relationships; these emotions, thoughts, and behaviors not only impact your view of self, but also the world around you. I have an eclectic approach to therapy drawing from over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
As a couples therapist focused on sexual issues, infidelity, & pregnancy, I blend the Gottman Method, EFT, & NVC.
My ideal clients value relationships and seek to improve them, whether as couples facing communication problems, conflicts, or infidelity, or as individuals struggling with self esteem, sexual concerns, or emotional wounds. They need a safe space for open communication, skill development, and healing. Their goals include rebuilding trust, enhancing intimacy, fostering loving partnerships, improving communication, and achieving personal growth. They want to honor their self and each other. My clients understand the value of professional guidance for more fulfilling and harmonious relationships.
As a couples therapist focused on sexual issues, infidelity, & pregnancy, I blend the Gottman Method, EFT, & NVC.
My ideal clients value relationships and seek to improve them, whether as couples facing communication problems, conflicts, or infidelity, or as individuals struggling with self esteem, sexual concerns, or emotional wounds. They need a safe space for open communication, skill development, and healing. Their goals include rebuilding trust, enhancing intimacy, fostering loving partnerships, improving communication, and achieving personal growth. They want to honor their self and each other. My clients understand the value of professional guidance for more fulfilling and harmonious relationships.
I offer individual, couples, and premarital counseling using approaches such as the Gottman Method, EFT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
Relationships and life can be complicated, especially when you feel misunderstood, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship conflict, communication challenges, trust concerns, low self-esteem, parenting stress, & life transitions. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your relationships or better understand yourself, therapy offers an opportunity to explore what's beneath the surface, gain clarity, & develop healthier ways of moving forward. Together, we'll identify patterns, build practical skills, & work toward meaningful, lasting change.
I offer individual, couples, and premarital counseling using approaches such as the Gottman Method, EFT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
Relationships and life can be complicated, especially when you feel misunderstood, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship conflict, communication challenges, trust concerns, low self-esteem, parenting stress, & life transitions. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your relationships or better understand yourself, therapy offers an opportunity to explore what's beneath the surface, gain clarity, & develop healthier ways of moving forward. Together, we'll identify patterns, build practical skills, & work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Daniela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida & a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota. She believes that this healing work is a calling that brings together the best parts of humanity, our resilience, vulnerability, inner strength, and curiosity. As a culturally informed and intergenerational trained counselor; she works with children, teens, young adults, couples, and the elderly of varying backgrounds through a person-centered approach. She is available to the Spanish speaking community as an Ecuadorian native.
Daniela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida & a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota. She believes that this healing work is a calling that brings together the best parts of humanity, our resilience, vulnerability, inner strength, and curiosity. As a culturally informed and intergenerational trained counselor; she works with children, teens, young adults, couples, and the elderly of varying backgrounds through a person-centered approach. She is available to the Spanish speaking community as an Ecuadorian native.
I believe therapy is a partnership, and my approach blends existential curiosity with practical strategies, offering both empathy and honest feedback to help you stay aligned with your goals. Together, we can transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, cultivate resilience through the resistance to change, and work toward a sense of purpose, direction, and meaning. My experience and educational background are ideal for those trying to find order in their chaos, and care in the midst of their struggles.
I believe therapy is a partnership, and my approach blends existential curiosity with practical strategies, offering both empathy and honest feedback to help you stay aligned with your goals. Together, we can transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, cultivate resilience through the resistance to change, and work toward a sense of purpose, direction, and meaning. My experience and educational background are ideal for those trying to find order in their chaos, and care in the midst of their struggles.
I also have additional training in Functional Neurological Disorder and have completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method for couples.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like they're working twice as hard just to keep up. Whether they're navigating ADHD, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), chronic illness, relationship stress, burnout, life transitions, or the challenges that can come with perimenopause, they often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves. I work with adolescents and adults of all genders, helping them understand their patterns, build practical tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I also have additional training in Functional Neurological Disorder and have completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method for couples.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like they're working twice as hard just to keep up. Whether they're navigating ADHD, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), chronic illness, relationship stress, burnout, life transitions, or the challenges that can come with perimenopause, they often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves. I work with adolescents and adults of all genders, helping them understand their patterns, build practical tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Our world is changing. Life is moving at what feels like an unnaturally accelerated pace.
This shift has fueled greater levels of anxiety, depression and burnout. Couples are facing unprecedented levels of stress, pressures and
distractions. As a therapist I have observed how these challenges
Have contributed to loss of intimacy, high conflict and the breakup of relationships.
The relational skills we have been handed down are no longer effective for
The complexities we face in life today. Sadly, I have seen the devastating impact that
loss of relationship causes individuals personally and professionally and I want to help.
Our world is changing. Life is moving at what feels like an unnaturally accelerated pace.
This shift has fueled greater levels of anxiety, depression and burnout. Couples are facing unprecedented levels of stress, pressures and
distractions. As a therapist I have observed how these challenges
Have contributed to loss of intimacy, high conflict and the breakup of relationships.
The relational skills we have been handed down are no longer effective for
The complexities we face in life today. Sadly, I have seen the devastating impact that
loss of relationship causes individuals personally and professionally and I want to help.
If you long for freedom, authentic connection, and true inner peace—a life where you can finally breathe, show up as your real self, and feel deeply seen by God, others, and yourself—this is the healing I offer.
The weight of trauma, attachment wounds, grief, addiction recovery, or generational patterns brings anxiety, emotional overwhelm, strained relationships, or spiritual disconnection.
I see how heavy this feels. You deserve a safe space to uncover root causes, regulate emotions, and heal holistically. Together, we can break old cycles, deepen your faith if it calls you, and step into wholeness and lasting transformation.
If you long for freedom, authentic connection, and true inner peace—a life where you can finally breathe, show up as your real self, and feel deeply seen by God, others, and yourself—this is the healing I offer.
The weight of trauma, attachment wounds, grief, addiction recovery, or generational patterns brings anxiety, emotional overwhelm, strained relationships, or spiritual disconnection.
I see how heavy this feels. You deserve a safe space to uncover root causes, regulate emotions, and heal holistically. Together, we can break old cycles, deepen your faith if it calls you, and step into wholeness and lasting transformation.
If you're ready to make positive changes, process trauma and achieve greater quality of life, you’re in the right place. I would love to walk alongside with you on your journey to better mental health, greater relationships and healthy coping. We all face hardships, but we have the choice to redirect the pain and learn how to be renewed and transformed even amidst our trials.
If you're ready to make positive changes, process trauma and achieve greater quality of life, you’re in the right place. I would love to walk alongside with you on your journey to better mental health, greater relationships and healthy coping. We all face hardships, but we have the choice to redirect the pain and learn how to be renewed and transformed even amidst our trials.
My ideal client is a client who is willing to make active changes to their goals. I love working with trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse recovery, and emotional/relational needs.
My ideal client is a client who is willing to make active changes to their goals. I love working with trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse recovery, and emotional/relational needs.
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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.