Gottman Method Therapists in 27709
Erica Blystone/Wake Adult Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27709
I am trained through Level 2 in the Gottman Method and have served as a PC for NC Family Courts.
The past 20 years of partnering with a wide range of people through times of struggle has taught me we often underestimate our own resilience, or our resilience as a couple. It leads to worry, anger, depression, suspicion, guilt, frustration, loneliness, resentment, shame, panic... all the emotions we try so hard to avoid. Consider a teammate for this part of the journey to help you take greater control of your own growth. A partner who can listen intently, offer perspective, brainstorm with you, help you develop new insights and skills, and support you in making changes to create a life - or relationship - you love.
I am trained through Level 2 in the Gottman Method and have served as a PC for NC Family Courts.
The past 20 years of partnering with a wide range of people through times of struggle has taught me we often underestimate our own resilience, or our resilience as a couple. It leads to worry, anger, depression, suspicion, guilt, frustration, loneliness, resentment, shame, panic... all the emotions we try so hard to avoid. Consider a teammate for this part of the journey to help you take greater control of your own growth. A partner who can listen intently, offer perspective, brainstorm with you, help you develop new insights and skills, and support you in making changes to create a life - or relationship - you love.
Maria Rodriguez-Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27709
As your therapist I will work with you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues and assist you in reaching a sense of well-being. I provide services that range from therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief counseling to family counseling, couples' counseling and beyond. Coaching services are also offered. As your coach I work with you to accelerate your growth and expand and maximize your opportunities in areas such as personal, relationships, career, lifestyle, finances and other areas. Coaching is about designing a more desirable future for yourself.
As your therapist I will work with you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues and assist you in reaching a sense of well-being. I provide services that range from therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief counseling to family counseling, couples' counseling and beyond. Coaching services are also offered. As your coach I work with you to accelerate your growth and expand and maximize your opportunities in areas such as personal, relationships, career, lifestyle, finances and other areas. Coaching is about designing a more desirable future for yourself.
Barb Gau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Online Only)
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being.
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being.
Jessica Jeremiah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Kym Azevedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 5 years of experience as a practicing therapist and 3 additional years working in mental health support and group facilitation. Kym specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating the transitions associated with these ages. They also work with adults facing mid-life and career transitions. Kym's philosophy of therapy is to help others better understand their personal narrative and how to express themselves in a positive and affirming story.
Kym Azevedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 5 years of experience as a practicing therapist and 3 additional years working in mental health support and group facilitation. Kym specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating the transitions associated with these ages. They also work with adults facing mid-life and career transitions. Kym's philosophy of therapy is to help others better understand their personal narrative and how to express themselves in a positive and affirming story.
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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.