Gottman Method Therapists in 80208
Dr. Lynn A Paulus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
Choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want a psychologist who is caring, knowledgable and accessible. Someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you with honor and respect. I have profound respect for the impact suffering has on one's life and am committed to work with you to find relief and enhance the quality of your life.
Choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want a psychologist who is caring, knowledgable and accessible. Someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you with honor and respect. I have profound respect for the impact suffering has on one's life and am committed to work with you to find relief and enhance the quality of your life.
Uptown Counseling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your life, experiencing increased stress or going through a difficult transition? I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of experience working with adults, teenagers and couples. I work with clients to help them find the courage, skills, and resilience to live their lives fully.
Are you experiencing a difficult time in your life, experiencing increased stress or going through a difficult transition? I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of experience working with adults, teenagers and couples. I work with clients to help them find the courage, skills, and resilience to live their lives fully.
Tess Carroll Keeley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208
You may have learned that sweeping challenges under the rug was a reasonable way of dealing with uncomfortable feelings, like sadness, loneliness, and shame. And yet, while you may feel better at first, you couldn’t help but notice that the same feelings emerge again and again. If you are in a committed relationship, you may feel exhausted noticing that the same conflicts recur with your partner(s), leading to frustration or apathy. These issues can cause you to have a difficult time trusting yourself and your intuition, leave you feeling disconnected, and make you question how to move forward to create a life with more purpose.
You may have learned that sweeping challenges under the rug was a reasonable way of dealing with uncomfortable feelings, like sadness, loneliness, and shame. And yet, while you may feel better at first, you couldn’t help but notice that the same feelings emerge again and again. If you are in a committed relationship, you may feel exhausted noticing that the same conflicts recur with your partner(s), leading to frustration or apathy. These issues can cause you to have a difficult time trusting yourself and your intuition, leave you feeling disconnected, and make you question how to move forward to create a life with more purpose.
Courtney Kirschten
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208 (Online Only)
Nothing in life has to be in vain- whether through opportunities for healing and growth, insights, and strengths development, the trials and tribulations that come against us can be transformed from weighing us down into stepping stones for moving forward through healing. Counseling offers a unique type of human interaction- unlike speaking with friends and family, the session is solely focused on you and helping you reach your goals in life. I offer a collaborative approach in treating you as the expert on yourself and your world while I use my expertise and training to assist you in reaching your goals.
Nothing in life has to be in vain- whether through opportunities for healing and growth, insights, and strengths development, the trials and tribulations that come against us can be transformed from weighing us down into stepping stones for moving forward through healing. Counseling offers a unique type of human interaction- unlike speaking with friends and family, the session is solely focused on you and helping you reach your goals in life. I offer a collaborative approach in treating you as the expert on yourself and your world while I use my expertise and training to assist you in reaching your goals.
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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.