Gottman Method Therapists in Quincy, CA

Children, Teens, Adults, Couples: can be anxiety provoking for you to first come into therapy, but if you know that we are a safe space, and you will be fully accepted, it can be very rewarding and growth producing for your life. I applaud your effort in coming to therapy. I believe that you are the expert in your life, yet sometimes we need a helping hand along the way, and I am grateful to be a part of your journey. I firmly believe in the benefit of offering unconditional positive regard as a therapeutic orientation. In our sessions you will find a supportive environment, encouragement, tools to apply to life’s obstacles.

I currently work with couples needing help connecting on both an emotional and intimate level. When couples are struggling with an affair or thoughts of separation, that is when I help them realign their goals, needs, and wants to assist in creating marriage 2.0. It's my passion to help couples who want to be better connected and work through the everyday challenges of life. I specialize in couples of all stages and have specific experience guiding couples who are divorcing do so in a way that honors both people involved. I also work with individuals that have past trauma or anxiety due to life transitions and experiences.

Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.

My primary focus is on helping couples and working with families including adolescents, and adults. I am a trained couples therapist utilizing Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real (RLT), The Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) as my foundation for helping partners get unstuck and develop a deeper connection. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), I am able to treat the effects of trauma to assist clients to gain emotional freedom from past traumatic events.

If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your personal relationships or work life, I have over 50 methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you. I also use the very successful Gottman Method to help with conflicts in marriage and relationships. I seek to get to the core issues and self-defeating beliefs so you can truly heal yourself and find your joy in life again. I offer Telehealth (Zoom) sessions from my office to the comfort of your home. I do not take insurance at this time, but I offer a sliding scale on an individual basis to those who need it.

I enjoy working with couples and families via telehealth to improve communication, rebuild trust, connection and intimacy while decreasing conflict, working toward compromise, and mutually feeling heard and understood. I work with couples and individuals to teach communication and conflict resolution skills, coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are ready to understand and change their relationship patterns and/or wanting to heal through past relationship trauma.

Teens, Adults, Couples: Whether you’re experiencing problems with stressors at work or in life, struggling with depression, grief or anxiety, questioning your identity, going through a life transition, or are looking for help with your relationships and/or marriage, I will help to create a safe space to work through the areas in your life that need healing and shifting. Whether you don’t know where to start, or that starting point feels impossible, therapy can be a place to land. We will work together to get a lay of land and create working goals.

I'm deeply committed to helping individuals overcome the persistent burden of self-comparisons, low self-esteem, and social anxiety. I am committed to helping motivated clients focus on self-improvement, driven by their own desire to become the best version of themselves. I also have a strong interest in assisting couples in improving their communication and reigniting their passion for each other. I love helping couples who are committed to enhancing their well-being as a unit and breaking negative cycles.

I admire anyone striving to become a more evolved version of themselves. I believe vulnerability is a privilege and we all have experiences that make accessing our deeper emotions possible. I am passionate about supporting my clients connect with their true self, and to live authentic, meaningful lives. I am honored to walk beside you, to be your gentle mirror and to create a safe, compassionate space for you to do this courageous work.

Couples: It used to be you and your partner against the world, but now you can't even start a conversation without the same patterns of miscommunication leading to a fight or more distance. Sex life? Yeah, we used to have one. You are craving that feeling of being on the same page, feeling connected, cared for, loved, having great conversations and having fun together. Maybe you've lived too long in misery, but it's not too late. Resuscitate your relationship, renew your passion, have joy again. Work with highly trained couples therapists that practice a proven method of getting you results. Don't waste time looking elsewhere.

Couples therapy for affairs, infidelity, and betrayal trauma in California. Maybe you've recently discovered an affair in your relationship. You're left wondering if you can ever trust your partner again. Perhaps there is an old betrayal that keeps coming up in arguments over and over again. You might be having anxious thoughts about the betrayal, crying spells, or sleeping issues. At the end of the day, one thing is for sure: You're ready for some relief. You're ready to repair past hurts in a meaningful way. Most of all, you're ready to move forward with your partner with security and trust.

My ideal clients desires to live authentically and are in search of health, self discovery and thriving relationships. They are likely to have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, or somatic complaints for many year--and are EXHAUSTED!! I find encouragement in assisting clients to break free of dysfunctional patterns that have kept them stuck in unhealthy relationships and stressful cycles. I strongly believe that people have within them the ability to heal but that finding that inner power is sometimes limited by trauma, grief, stress, and faulty coping. A trusted therapist can help you speed up the process of healing.

Trauma, relationships, substance use, and life events can pose significant challenges to our well-being. I firmly believe in the healing power of a purpose-driven life and its potential to instill resilience and confidence. Choosing the right therapist is a crucial first step towards such a journey. I have a variety of training including the Gottman Method of couples therapy to help you with real tools to help you reach your goals. I help children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am skilled in coparenting, reunification and family counseling as well. You will find me accepting and compassionate and a place where you are heard

Navigating the complexities of relationships and marriage can be challenging, often leaving couples feeling disconnected and misunderstood. As a therapist with a rich background in working across the lifespan—from infants to adults—I bring a deep sense of empathy and curiosity to understand your unique challenges. My goal is to help you and your partner explore and express your feelings and emotions, uncovering the root of disconnection and conflict, and fostering a deeper, more meaningful connection.

As a therapist, my goal is to help people find healthy and successful ways to heal from the past and grow into the best version of themselves. I believe that we are all seeking to live purpose filled lives and want healthy relationships with those we love. Though this can be challenging, my passion is walking with people to a point of fulfillment and ultimately, to a point where my clients no longer need me. Through consistent work in therapy, using a variety of individualized techniques and therapeutic modalities, it is my hope that my clients truly feel supported and empowered.

Couples: You used to be so in love and now it feels like you are living with a roommate or maybe even an enemy. It used to be you and your partner against the world, but now you can't even start a conversation without the same patterns of miscommunication leading to a fight or more distance. Sex life? Yeah, we used to have one. You are craving that feeling of being on the same page, feeling connected, cared for, loved, having great conversations and having fun together. Maybe you've lived too long in misery, but it's not too late. Resuscitate your relationship, renew your passion, have joy again. We are here for you.

Are you tired of your life revolving around what you've eaten or what you weigh? Maybe you feel out of control around food followed by guilt and shame? Many of my clients are tired of feeling like food, exercise, and weight dictate their happiness. Take a look at my website to learn more about how I support clients in finding intuitive eating, body neutrality and body trust. I also specialize in couples struggling with communication, trust, and sex. I use the Gottman method to rekindle emotional and physical connection in relationships. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals facing codependency and life transitions.

AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate: Supervising LMFT and LPC Resident Counselors. (Fairfaxcounseling.org) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward to the best version of yourself.