Photo of John Buscher, MA, LMHC, NBCC, MHP, Counselor
John Buscher
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NBCC, MHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals.
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals.
(206) 207-4735 View (206) 207-4735
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Pete Lobert
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PCC-S
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
At The Care Center I specialize in relationship counseling and complex trauma, PTSD, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. I help marriages or couples dealing with infidelity, blended family issues, conflict, communication issues, and couples in crisis. I'm also passionate about helping others heal from past traumas. My philosophy is to find the roots of the problems and resolve them rather than simply helping learn awkward coping skills. At The Care Center you won't learn weird communication skills or deep breathing techniques. We work on healing wounds and rebuilding trust. When you do these things you won't need more "skills."
At The Care Center I specialize in relationship counseling and complex trauma, PTSD, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. I help marriages or couples dealing with infidelity, blended family issues, conflict, communication issues, and couples in crisis. I'm also passionate about helping others heal from past traumas. My philosophy is to find the roots of the problems and resolve them rather than simply helping learn awkward coping skills. At The Care Center you won't learn weird communication skills or deep breathing techniques. We work on healing wounds and rebuilding trust. When you do these things you won't need more "skills."
(206) 752-2665 View (206) 752-2665
Photo of Ro Reyes Ph.D., LMHC, PhD, MA, Counselor
Ro Reyes Ph.D.
Counselor, LMHC, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
I specialize on working with people who work under pressure and need to feel at their best. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life, dramatically. I'll help you identify positive changes to reduce your anxiety, ease your stress, and gain more control in your life. You will achieve a higher quality of life in a non-judgmental space, you'll discover untapped strengths, and you will enhance your current capacity to cope with the difficulties of life.
I specialize on working with people who work under pressure and need to feel at their best. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life, dramatically. I'll help you identify positive changes to reduce your anxiety, ease your stress, and gain more control in your life. You will achieve a higher quality of life in a non-judgmental space, you'll discover untapped strengths, and you will enhance your current capacity to cope with the difficulties of life.
(323) 284-7540 View (323) 284-7540
Photo of Dr. Vong Ratts, PhD, LMHC, NCC, Counselor
Dr. Vong Ratts
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104
I believe personal growth is a lifelong journey, and meaningful change is always possible with the right commitment, tools, and support. As your therapist, I am deeply committed to guiding you toward self-awareness, satisfaction, and happiness. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and to cultivate fulfilling relationships. With extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and addressing a wide range of issues—from the straightforward to the complex—I am dedicated to providing the personalized support you need to achieve lasting transformation and success.
I believe personal growth is a lifelong journey, and meaningful change is always possible with the right commitment, tools, and support. As your therapist, I am deeply committed to guiding you toward self-awareness, satisfaction, and happiness. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and to cultivate fulfilling relationships. With extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and addressing a wide range of issues—from the straightforward to the complex—I am dedicated to providing the personalized support you need to achieve lasting transformation and success.
(206) 558-0430 View (206) 558-0430
Photo of Michael R Duryea, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Michael R Duryea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104
As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping couples, families, and individuals navigate a variety of challenges and struggles, including anxiety, OCD, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am an ally and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and poly friendly. My therapeutic approach is grounded in humanistic principles, and I utilize a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and experiential techniques to help my clients achieve their goals. I am also informed by the latest research from the Gottman Institute, which focuses on the health and longevity of relationships.
As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping couples, families, and individuals navigate a variety of challenges and struggles, including anxiety, OCD, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am an ally and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and poly friendly. My therapeutic approach is grounded in humanistic principles, and I utilize a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and experiential techniques to help my clients achieve their goals. I am also informed by the latest research from the Gottman Institute, which focuses on the health and longevity of relationships.
(206) 593-3442 View (206) 593-3442
Photo of Casey Chow, MA, LMFT, LMHC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Casey Chow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are.
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are.
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Photo of Ryan Ferguson, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Ryan Ferguson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104
Life is hard sometimes. Sometimes things happen to us that are beyond our control. Sometimes we just have thoughts and feelings that won't go away. Sometimes we end up hurting those around us because we don't know what else to do or how not to react to our thoughts and feelings. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety, depression, process trauma, strengthen your relationships all to live your best life.
Life is hard sometimes. Sometimes things happen to us that are beyond our control. Sometimes we just have thoughts and feelings that won't go away. Sometimes we end up hurting those around us because we don't know what else to do or how not to react to our thoughts and feelings. Whether your goals are to reduce anxiety, depression, process trauma, strengthen your relationships all to live your best life.
(253) 455-7489 View (253) 455-7489
Photo of Barry Aneda, MS, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LPCC, Counselor
Barry Aneda
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
Barry is a licensed therapist in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, MI, MT, NM, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA. He has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep issues, LGBTQI topics, health and medical challenges, emotional support animal assessments, and career exploration. He has experience with individual, couples, and group therapy modalities.
Barry is a licensed therapist in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, MI, MT, NM, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA. He has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep issues, LGBTQI topics, health and medical challenges, emotional support animal assessments, and career exploration. He has experience with individual, couples, and group therapy modalities.
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Photo of Ismael E Gerena, ThD, MA, LMHC, CCHT, Counselor
Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC, CCHT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
I work with individuals and with non-traditional relationships including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy and I have over 20 years of experience serving the QUILTBAG (queer or questioning, undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual or allied, gay or gender diverse). I don't name issues and disorders because labels are important to the people who pay the bills. Help, Support, and Knowledge from a person willing to stand with you when life is becoming hard and solutions aren't easy to see are more important then any diagnostic name or code for what ails you.
I work with individuals and with non-traditional relationships including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy and I have over 20 years of experience serving the QUILTBAG (queer or questioning, undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual or allied, gay or gender diverse). I don't name issues and disorders because labels are important to the people who pay the bills. Help, Support, and Knowledge from a person willing to stand with you when life is becoming hard and solutions aren't easy to see are more important then any diagnostic name or code for what ails you.
(206) 535-1544 View (206) 535-1544
Photo of Art Nelson, MA, LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist
Art Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
What if you could make your life the way you want it to be? Would you like to overcome loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, hopelessness, relationship difficulties? Many times our discontent in the present is tethered to traumatic events in our past. If you suffered trauma as a child or as an adult, chances are you have adapted and survived but you may not be currently thriving. The deeper the wounding, the more profound the negative impacts can be in your present life. The miracle of therapy offers you the power to rewrite your past and reprogram your future.
What if you could make your life the way you want it to be? Would you like to overcome loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety, fear of failure, hopelessness, relationship difficulties? Many times our discontent in the present is tethered to traumatic events in our past. If you suffered trauma as a child or as an adult, chances are you have adapted and survived but you may not be currently thriving. The deeper the wounding, the more profound the negative impacts can be in your present life. The miracle of therapy offers you the power to rewrite your past and reprogram your future.
(253) 319-3314 View (253) 319-3314
Photo of Daniel Foss, MA, LMHCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Daniel Foss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
Now Accepting New Patients. Dan is trained in EMDR. Trauma comes out in many different ways for the individuals I treat. Let's put together the goals that best suit your goals and life to best help you get better and feel better. Dan has been trained in EMDR and worked in the hospital setting with trauma, injurious behaviors, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief and loss, and OCD patients.
Now Accepting New Patients. Dan is trained in EMDR. Trauma comes out in many different ways for the individuals I treat. Let's put together the goals that best suit your goals and life to best help you get better and feel better. Dan has been trained in EMDR and worked in the hospital setting with trauma, injurious behaviors, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Grief and loss, and OCD patients.
(253) 252-5226 View (253) 252-5226
Photo of Stephen F Smith, EdM, LMHC, BC-TMH, Counselor
Stephen F Smith
Counselor, EdM, LMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
Not accepting new clients
Anxious? Depressed? Irritated? Unfulfilled? Tired? Moody? Relationships problems? Work issues? Life got you down? You want to feel better, function better, see things from a new perspective, unload, get refreshed and be renewed.
Anxious? Depressed? Irritated? Unfulfilled? Tired? Moody? Relationships problems? Work issues? Life got you down? You want to feel better, function better, see things from a new perspective, unload, get refreshed and be renewed.
(509) 498-6401 View (509) 498-6401
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.