Therapists in 11226
Benjamin Sloviter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Online Only)
Trained in the Gottman Method, I can help couples build a life of shared meaning together.
Understanding how your behavior impacts your family and relationship with your spouse or partner is an important step towards change. From the start, I intend to establish a strong relationship that empowers you to believe in your ability to transform. Our work together is a journey to find meaning in life and make sense of the struggles you face. By finding strength in these challenges, I allow you to realize and embrace the actions that will fuel your growth and healing.
Trained in the Gottman Method, I can help couples build a life of shared meaning together.
Understanding how your behavior impacts your family and relationship with your spouse or partner is an important step towards change. From the start, I intend to establish a strong relationship that empowers you to believe in your ability to transform. Our work together is a journey to find meaning in life and make sense of the struggles you face. By finding strength in these challenges, I allow you to realize and embrace the actions that will fuel your growth and healing.
Patricia Pennix
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Patricia (Trish) Pennix, MBA, MA, LMHC - 011599 I offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health care. I treat mental health disorders and provide a space to build and maintain your self-worth. I will support you in harnessing the power of your thoughts and beliefs to change how you feel about yourself. I focus on collaborating with clients and supporting individuals, couples, and families to heal. I partner with you to assist in obtaining your goals and enhancing your awareness of your inner strengths.
Patricia (Trish) Pennix, MBA, MA, LMHC - 011599 I offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health care. I treat mental health disorders and provide a space to build and maintain your self-worth. I will support you in harnessing the power of your thoughts and beliefs to change how you feel about yourself. I focus on collaborating with clients and supporting individuals, couples, and families to heal. I partner with you to assist in obtaining your goals and enhancing your awareness of your inner strengths.
Eva Spears-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCM
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of diverse Social Work experience. My passion is in helping others be the best version of themselves and maximizing their potential. Together we will take this mental health journey and work through traumas, losses, betrayals, fears and insecurities. We will seek to find healing by replacing your pain with power, insight and empathy. I will incorporate learned theories and proven evidence based practical experience in each of our sessions. In our therapeutic relationship, you will always be heard, respected, supported, validated and challenged to be the best version of YOU.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of diverse Social Work experience. My passion is in helping others be the best version of themselves and maximizing their potential. Together we will take this mental health journey and work through traumas, losses, betrayals, fears and insecurities. We will seek to find healing by replacing your pain with power, insight and empathy. I will incorporate learned theories and proven evidence based practical experience in each of our sessions. In our therapeutic relationship, you will always be heard, respected, supported, validated and challenged to be the best version of YOU.
Richard (Rick) Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226 (Online Only)
I offer understanding and practical support to individuals and couples navigating life's transitions. My diverse background in mental health and focus on anxiety, mood, and personality disorders provide a strong foundation for addressing life's complexities. Together, we will explore your unique challenges and aspirations. Our collaborative efforts will foster your personal growth and help devise strategies that are true to your life's journey, paving the way for a deeper and more fulfilling existence.
I offer understanding and practical support to individuals and couples navigating life's transitions. My diverse background in mental health and focus on anxiety, mood, and personality disorders provide a strong foundation for addressing life's complexities. Together, we will explore your unique challenges and aspirations. Our collaborative efforts will foster your personal growth and help devise strategies that are true to your life's journey, paving the way for a deeper and more fulfilling existence.
Alssaro Counseling Services
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Welcome To Alssaro Counseling Services! At Alssaro Counseling Services, we provide professional and empathetic therapy to adults, couples, teens, children and families. Our therapists are dedicated to helping individuals and families with various backgrounds to develop and enjoy a harmonious living environment.
Welcome To Alssaro Counseling Services! At Alssaro Counseling Services, we provide professional and empathetic therapy to adults, couples, teens, children and families. Our therapists are dedicated to helping individuals and families with various backgrounds to develop and enjoy a harmonious living environment.
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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.