Gottman Method Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
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Logan Everett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPT, CHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Trained as a marriage and couples therapist working specifically with couples using the
Gottman Method
and other evidence-based models. I help couples build connection and intimacy and equip couples with communication and conflict management skills, help couples create shared meaning, and connect positively and emotionally. I help couples work through betrayal and infidelity issues. I work with men with pornography and sexual addiction and help rebuild broken trust in relationships. I am currently competing certification with the
Gottman Method
. I also have a health coach and personal training certification useful in holistic health
Waitlist for new clients

Micah Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am Level 2 trained in
Gottman Method
Couples Therapy and it is my primary focus.
On a waitlist. I specialize in working with couples and intimate relationships on communication skills, managing emotions, intimacy, and more. I also work with individuals on a variety of issues like depression, anxiety, minority stress, and self-esteem. I place high priority on the impact that society can have on marginalized groups. Helping people live authentically is central to my therapeutic approach.

Lorna Martinez-Guzman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
I have also received
Gottman Method
Level 1 couples therapy training.
I primarily work with adolescents, adults, older adults, providing individual and couples therapy. My goal is to provide a safe environment where we can explore your lived experience within the context of identity, culture, and social context. I have experience helping people work through concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, lifestyle changes, identity exploration, health problems, or just feeling “stuck”. I am also committed to maintaining an environment affirming of intersecting cultural identities, with an emphasis on social justice, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and promotion of LGBTQIA+ and sex positive values.
Not accepting new clients

Andrew Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
He has training in
Gottman Method
Couples Therapy and Mindfulness.
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Andrew received his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. He earned his AB degree from Wabash College and has a Bible Certificate from Puget Sound Christian College. Andrew works with individuals, couples, and families and has worked with the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, relationship issues, and substance abuse. He has experience leading group therapy. While working with a wide range of clients, he particularly enjoys working with tween, teen, and adult males and couples.

Nicole Gaedtke (Gaedtke Counseling)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and am a Level 1
Gottman Method
Couples Therapist.
**Telehealth sessions only. ** It can be difficult to reach out for professional help. I hope to make the process as easy as possible. Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing emotions, we can work together to help you live a more fulfilling life. I work to help individual, couples, and families better understand their difficulties and identify a plan and steps to achieve their goals.

Michele O'Mara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, IMAGO
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm Certified in Imago and Discernment, trained on all 3 Levels of
Gottman Method
, and have EFT training.
Couple's counseling and sexual health is my passion. Infidelity, cheating, and emotional affairs. Lack of sexual desire. Communication, loss of connection, and healing old hurts and resentments are common issues addressed in my practice. I'd love to meet you (I do see individuals), or you and your partner (same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, polyamorous couples). You can schedule with me directly online from my webpage: micheleomara.com
Not accepting new clients

Kaitlin Whelan Beyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you feeling lost, confused, and feeling as if life has thrown you a huge curve ball? Are you looking to find peace and strength in yourself again? I am ready and willing to join you on this journey through therapy and transformation. I walk alongside all my clients as we work through trials and tribulations in order to find peace and understanding. By being curious, authentic, and non-judgmental, I hope to meet clients where they are in their journey and help to create new possibilities for their life. It would be a privilege and honor to travel with you in this journey.

Doug Colgrove
Counselor, MS, LSW
Verified
Verified
Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Abram Sinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling in life or a relationship? Perhaps you and your partner just can't stop arguing, or your new child has caused you to feel as though you have lost control of your relationship. Has your marriage been forever redefined by an affair and you're wondering what this means? Are you experiencing anxiety about a decision, unable to move through a transition, and feeling undefined in a world full of definitions? You are not alone. I have committed my life to helping people like you. Let me help reduce conflict, increase communication, and rebuild trust and healing.
Waitlist for new clients

Janet Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
By dictionary definition, any event that has had a lasting negative effect on the self or psyche is by its very nature "traumatic." These events create extreme stress in the body and mind and memories of the event can trigger reactions, emotions, beliefs and physical sensations that existed on the day the memory was originally created. An estimated 70 percent of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives.

Lauren Christine Vera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Immediate Openings! Are you tired of feeling triggered or wanting relief from anxiety or sadness? Let me help you find relief! I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have specific training in combining faith with clinical expertise. I am familiar with challenges faced by immigrants and I have a special love for working with teens.

Heather Fosnaugh, LMHC, EMDR Therapy & Intensives
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You’re intelligent and a hard worker, yet you continue feeling pulled down by the weight of stress, nagging thoughts and uncomfortable memories from the past. You’ve always pushed through hard times but now you’re overwhelmed, feeling on edge and having a hard time keeping up with work and family. Sometimes the thoughts you work hard to forget pop into your head at the most inconvenient times. No one should feel overloaded and weighed down by the past. It’s exhausting!

Rachel Smith
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you or a loved one challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? Are you missing a sense of peace, joy, or fulfillment in your life? I am here to help you. I am passionate about accompanying those who struggle to see their unique worth and value. I like to help clients work to understand and resolve the deeper roots of their symptoms. I believe each person has the capacity to grow towards true freedom, peace, and joy. I believe that our suffering can bring about an even greater healing. I work at a Christ-centered practice in Indianapolis. I want to help you flourish in all aspects of your life.

Elliot A Fisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Perhaps you're more worried than you'd like to admit. Or life just feels flat and empty, and your mood seldom gets better. Are you losing your temper more than you should? Maybe your closest relationship is getting really uncomfortable (to put it mildly). We can work together to help you become more at peace with yourself, while living a life of values that matter to you. (Not to mention allowing more joy and meaning into your life!)

Empowered Living
Counselor, LMHC, MAMFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
Empowered Living Inc (ELI) counseling style is warm, empathetic, client-centered, and interactive. We believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and meeting them where they are. ELI strongly believe in the golden rule to treat people the way you want to be treated. We also acknowledge not every theory works for everyone, therefore your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific goals.
Not accepting new clients
Alejandra Gil-Trout
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Relationships are the bedrock of who we are. We are social beings and many of us spend most, if not all of our lives trying to understand ourselves and others within relationships. In relationships we love, we trust, we heal, but we can also hurt. It is in the brokenness of past or current relationships where we have an opportunity to become a healthier version of ourselves with guidance. I am a Christian mental health care therapist that would like to serve and provide that guidance to a healthier/healed version of you.

James N. Linville, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you have questioned why you are not experiencing life to the fullest, if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions or life controlling issues, or your relationships are not working as you had intended, I would love to help you find answers. I have worked with individuals, children, and adolescents, through out my career to help individuals and their families receive emotional healing. Historically, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, substance abuse treatment centers, as well as individual outpatient settings. When you contact me I will work with you to develop a course of treatment that is best for you and your family.

Mary-Margaret Sweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you and your partner in conflict about sex? Maybe you disagree about how much sex is "enough;" maybe you are feeling rejected or misunderstood by your partner. And now that you have fought about the topic, which is a vulnerable one, solving the problem feels all the more tender and insurmountable. Many life changes can impact our sex lives, and partners can struggle to navigate these changes when they impact our sense of connection, intimacy, and validation. Maybe you are an individual struggling with sexual identity, gender, or sexual functioning. You don't need to be in a relationship to foster your sexual well-being!
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Brian David Bibb
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with individual men and women dealing with a wide range of struggles. Some of the struggles that I have helped clients with include depression, anxiety, addiction to multiple different substances, borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders, and co-dependency. I also have a lot of experience working with couples as well. I have helped couples work through and heal from infidelity, addiction to various substances, conflict management, and improving communication skills.

Patrick Kahn
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
I work with children, teens, and adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I strive to create a safe, accepting, and collaborative therapeutic space that facilitates growth and recovery.
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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.