Gottman Method Therapists in 06850
Selbe Potter Ruggiero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADC, QLC
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
Anxious? Depressed? Substance abuse issues or addiction torment? Body image, weight and food a frequent obsession? Relationship problems? Not sure what to do in your life, need direction? If any of these questions haunt your life or trouble you, I can help. My professional training is extensive allowing me to customize treatment to individual personality, need and goals. I am a certified clinical supervisor associated with Columbia, NYU and Yale. Much of my work is Evidenced Based Practice which insures the best treatment outcomes. This foundation creates success, competence and well being. I can help you live your best life.
Anxious? Depressed? Substance abuse issues or addiction torment? Body image, weight and food a frequent obsession? Relationship problems? Not sure what to do in your life, need direction? If any of these questions haunt your life or trouble you, I can help. My professional training is extensive allowing me to customize treatment to individual personality, need and goals. I am a certified clinical supervisor associated with Columbia, NYU and Yale. Much of my work is Evidenced Based Practice which insures the best treatment outcomes. This foundation creates success, competence and well being. I can help you live your best life.
Gary W Stanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
Dr. Marisol Westberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
I am a board certified sexologist and a licensed couples therapist. I maintain a private practice with a focus on sex therapy. I have been a couple's therapist for 20 years. I am sex-positive and specialize in sex therapy that is inclusive of alternative relationships and erotic minorities. My areas of expertise are intimate relationships, pleasure, infidelity, sexual desire discrepancies, lack of desire, difficulties with orgasm, difficulties with erections and orgasm, pain and discomfort in sex, alternative sexualities and lifestyles, sexual abuse and violence. My approach in therapy is one that is positive, validating,
I am a board certified sexologist and a licensed couples therapist. I maintain a private practice with a focus on sex therapy. I have been a couple's therapist for 20 years. I am sex-positive and specialize in sex therapy that is inclusive of alternative relationships and erotic minorities. My areas of expertise are intimate relationships, pleasure, infidelity, sexual desire discrepancies, lack of desire, difficulties with orgasm, difficulties with erections and orgasm, pain and discomfort in sex, alternative sexualities and lifestyles, sexual abuse and violence. My approach in therapy is one that is positive, validating,
Lauren Buckley
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
Welcome! If you are a new parent struggling during pregnancy or postpartum or a couple who is not in the place you’d like to be in your relationship, you’ve come to the right place. As a perinatal trained therapist, I help new parents navigate this stage. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, sad or you've experienced trauma during your pregnancy or birth. You will find the support you are looking for through our work together. Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety impacts 1 out of 5 moms. You are not alone. I understand both on a personal and professional level and am here to help you get to a better place.
Welcome! If you are a new parent struggling during pregnancy or postpartum or a couple who is not in the place you’d like to be in your relationship, you’ve come to the right place. As a perinatal trained therapist, I help new parents navigate this stage. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, sad or you've experienced trauma during your pregnancy or birth. You will find the support you are looking for through our work together. Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety impacts 1 out of 5 moms. You are not alone. I understand both on a personal and professional level and am here to help you get to a better place.
Alessandra Bryant
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
My ideal client is one who values authenticity. What you see is what you get with me. I am highly trained in working with individuals as well as couples who want to be honest with themselves and each other and consider their own role(s) in the way their life and relationships are turning out. Whether it's managing anxiety or depression, recovering from an affair, pursuing an open relationship, or navigating the challenges of parenthood, I'll create a comforting space for you to work on whatever's on your mind. I welcome clients ages 13 and up, and love working with adolescents, adults, and couples.
My ideal client is one who values authenticity. What you see is what you get with me. I am highly trained in working with individuals as well as couples who want to be honest with themselves and each other and consider their own role(s) in the way their life and relationships are turning out. Whether it's managing anxiety or depression, recovering from an affair, pursuing an open relationship, or navigating the challenges of parenthood, I'll create a comforting space for you to work on whatever's on your mind. I welcome clients ages 13 and up, and love working with adolescents, adults, and couples.
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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.