Gottman Method Therapists in 85008
Bryan Terence Gastelle
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Online Only)
I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method couples therapy.
My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.
I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gottman Method couples therapy.
My goal is always to learn your wellness goals and help you reach them on your terms. I take the guess work out of treatment and give the power back to my clients. Change can be a challenge, but I will be there with you every step of the way.
Alicia Godinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Life is a journey that requires exploring solutions to bring clarity and calmness. Are you having a hard time adjusting to difficult personal or professional situations, coping with difficult emotions, or experiencing interpersonal relationship challenges? You may be feeling lost, alone, overwhelmed, and trying to manage things on your own. We do not have to overcome challenges on our own. I am here to listen and support you. You are worthy of achieving a life that feels rewarding, satisfying, and authentic to yourself.
Life is a journey that requires exploring solutions to bring clarity and calmness. Are you having a hard time adjusting to difficult personal or professional situations, coping with difficult emotions, or experiencing interpersonal relationship challenges? You may be feeling lost, alone, overwhelmed, and trying to manage things on your own. We do not have to overcome challenges on our own. I am here to listen and support you. You are worthy of achieving a life that feels rewarding, satisfying, and authentic to yourself.
Sanjay Kestner
Licensed Professional Counselor, Sanjay Kestner, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85008
I work with adults, children, couples, and families struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationships. I offer mental health counseling services to help you work to achieve your goals. I am client centered and see myself as a guide to help you solve your problems. Life can be hard and asking for help is a big first step to making improvements for yourself.
I work with adults, children, couples, and families struggling with mental health issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationships. I offer mental health counseling services to help you work to achieve your goals. I am client centered and see myself as a guide to help you solve your problems. Life can be hard and asking for help is a big first step to making improvements for yourself.
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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.