Gottman Method Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Life hands us many experiences. Sometimes we struggle with things beyond our control. Difficult thoughts, feelings or circumstances. Therapy gets to be a space where you are supported with whatever it is. Addressing current stressors, finding new ways to cope or heal from past experiences. You may be focused on self-growth, personal identity, life transitions or building better relationships or intimacy. In therapy, you get to do those things.
Life hands us many experiences. Sometimes we struggle with things beyond our control. Difficult thoughts, feelings or circumstances. Therapy gets to be a space where you are supported with whatever it is. Addressing current stressors, finding new ways to cope or heal from past experiences. You may be focused on self-growth, personal identity, life transitions or building better relationships or intimacy. In therapy, you get to do those things.
Helping those experiencing personal, emotional, relationship, family, traumatic experiences or psychological struggles. Therapy is a journey of growth and self discovery. Let's embark on that life journey together. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. As you get ready to start this journey, I will be there to support and empower you. My counseling style is warm, patient, kind and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Helping those experiencing personal, emotional, relationship, family, traumatic experiences or psychological struggles. Therapy is a journey of growth and self discovery. Let's embark on that life journey together. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. As you get ready to start this journey, I will be there to support and empower you. My counseling style is warm, patient, kind and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Relationships are complicated. Life is complicated. And most of us are doing the best we can without a guidebook. My goal is to help you unpack what you’ve been carrying, understand the patterns shaping your life, and find clarity in the chaos.
Here, you get to show up as your whole self, no code-switching, no masking, no shrinking. I’m a therapist who truly sees people, and I take that responsibility seriously. For the last 10 years, I’ve helped clients move through overwhelming moments with honesty, strategy, and compassion. Whether you’re here for yourself or supporting someone you care about, I’m in your corner.
Relationships are complicated. Life is complicated. And most of us are doing the best we can without a guidebook. My goal is to help you unpack what you’ve been carrying, understand the patterns shaping your life, and find clarity in the chaos.
Here, you get to show up as your whole self, no code-switching, no masking, no shrinking. I’m a therapist who truly sees people, and I take that responsibility seriously. For the last 10 years, I’ve helped clients move through overwhelming moments with honesty, strategy, and compassion. Whether you’re here for yourself or supporting someone you care about, I’m in your corner.
We all have times when we run out of ideas about how to deal with problems in our lives. It can help to involve a new set of eyes and ears to see things from a different angle. We work to gain new skills and insights, and tap into our forgotten strengths, to create independence and lasting positive change. We look at the rigid and unhelpful patterns we have, and work together to form new ways of thinking and doing. While this process unfolds you are free to be your authentic self, without feeling judgment, powerlessness, or shame, in a safe and trusting atmosphere.
We all have times when we run out of ideas about how to deal with problems in our lives. It can help to involve a new set of eyes and ears to see things from a different angle. We work to gain new skills and insights, and tap into our forgotten strengths, to create independence and lasting positive change. We look at the rigid and unhelpful patterns we have, and work together to form new ways of thinking and doing. While this process unfolds you are free to be your authentic self, without feeling judgment, powerlessness, or shame, in a safe and trusting atmosphere.
In my clinical work, I integrate the Gottman Method & EFT to help partners strengthen friendship, manage conflict constructively, and build shared meaning.
My passion for marriage and family therapy stems from a deep belief that relationships are the foundation of personal well-being and community health. Over the years, I have witnessed how unresolved conflict, emotional disconnection, and unspoken pain can erode even the strongest bonds. This understanding has fueled my commitment to helping couples, families, and individuals navigate challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based strategies that will provide you with concrete tools to address communication and long-standing attachment needs.
In my clinical work, I integrate the Gottman Method & EFT to help partners strengthen friendship, manage conflict constructively, and build shared meaning.
My passion for marriage and family therapy stems from a deep belief that relationships are the foundation of personal well-being and community health. Over the years, I have witnessed how unresolved conflict, emotional disconnection, and unspoken pain can erode even the strongest bonds. This understanding has fueled my commitment to helping couples, families, and individuals navigate challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based strategies that will provide you with concrete tools to address communication and long-standing attachment needs.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
I work with individuals and couples navigating addictive behaviors, sexual health concerns (including compulsive or addictive sexual behaviors), trauma, and interpersonal challenges. Many of these experiences can feel isolating or difficult to discuss. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences openly. Together, we work to understand patterns, build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and create greater balance in life and relationships. My goal is to help clients move toward meaningful change, increased self-awareness, and a stronger sense of well-being.
I work with individuals and couples navigating addictive behaviors, sexual health concerns (including compulsive or addictive sexual behaviors), trauma, and interpersonal challenges. Many of these experiences can feel isolating or difficult to discuss. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences openly. Together, we work to understand patterns, build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and create greater balance in life and relationships. My goal is to help clients move toward meaningful change, increased self-awareness, and a stronger sense of well-being.
Please visit my site for more info & resources! Have you ever wondered about your adoption story? Has there ever been doubt, fear, anger, pain or confusion when it comes up? What’s it been like for you to process your personal experience of birth family, loss, grief, race, identity, or even those seemingly benign curiosities about your narrative that come up from time to time? For parents, of course you want to help your children as they embark on that path. This can often feel uncertain or overwhelming, with so many subtle nuances that feel way too complicated to handle without appropriate support.
Please visit my site for more info & resources! Have you ever wondered about your adoption story? Has there ever been doubt, fear, anger, pain or confusion when it comes up? What’s it been like for you to process your personal experience of birth family, loss, grief, race, identity, or even those seemingly benign curiosities about your narrative that come up from time to time? For parents, of course you want to help your children as they embark on that path. This can often feel uncertain or overwhelming, with so many subtle nuances that feel way too complicated to handle without appropriate support.
I have been a psychologist for 35 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I use many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach.
I have been a psychologist for 35 yrs working with individuals, couples, and families. I work with each client to identify what is causing their current problems and how we can restore optimal growth and health. I use many of the most effective psychotherapy methods for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma-a comprehensive Mind-Body approach.
Are you struggling with chronic illness and the isolation it has caused? Does it feel like your anxiety or OCD is getting in the way of you living the life you imagined for yourself? In my practice I bring compassion, humor, insight, and a sincere dedication to my clients. There is no denying the mind body connection. Together, we will make an action plan and work towards better mental and therefore physical health. Through our daily decisions- from which thought we pay attention to, to whom we surround ourselves with- we are shaping our lives and our health. I draw on ERP, CBT, ACT and many resources to support my clients.
Are you struggling with chronic illness and the isolation it has caused? Does it feel like your anxiety or OCD is getting in the way of you living the life you imagined for yourself? In my practice I bring compassion, humor, insight, and a sincere dedication to my clients. There is no denying the mind body connection. Together, we will make an action plan and work towards better mental and therefore physical health. Through our daily decisions- from which thought we pay attention to, to whom we surround ourselves with- we are shaping our lives and our health. I draw on ERP, CBT, ACT and many resources to support my clients.
My clients are the champions of their own lives. It is an honor and a privilege to witness clients grow, heal, and establish better relationships. I have specialized training in how to help people manage and overcome obsessive compulsive disorder and in how to help people resolve marital/couple problems.
My clients are the champions of their own lives. It is an honor and a privilege to witness clients grow, heal, and establish better relationships. I have specialized training in how to help people manage and overcome obsessive compulsive disorder and in how to help people resolve marital/couple problems.
I believe in the power of storytelling. If you are a person who wants someone to listen to your journey, a person who wants to rewrite their own narrative, or somewhere in between, I hope we can work together! Currently, I work with adults, adolescents (15+), families, and couples. I have special interests in relationship issues, family conflict, sex, and exploring identity. I work from a person centered, strengths based lens that centers clients as experts in their own lived experience. My ideal clients are those who are looking for a therapist that prioritizes trust and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.
I believe in the power of storytelling. If you are a person who wants someone to listen to your journey, a person who wants to rewrite their own narrative, or somewhere in between, I hope we can work together! Currently, I work with adults, adolescents (15+), families, and couples. I have special interests in relationship issues, family conflict, sex, and exploring identity. I work from a person centered, strengths based lens that centers clients as experts in their own lived experience. My ideal clients are those who are looking for a therapist that prioritizes trust and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.
Between navigating ourselves, other humans, and the world around us, life can bring a variety of challenges. Whether its relationship challenges, attachment issues, major life transitions, stress, anxiety, or trauma let's navigate together! I work with individuals (16+), partners, and diverse family structures. My approach is collaborative and curious—I bring compassion, humor, and gentle challenge into the room as we explore your story. My goal is to support insight, growth, and resilience throughout the therapeutic journey while creating a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive space.
Between navigating ourselves, other humans, and the world around us, life can bring a variety of challenges. Whether its relationship challenges, attachment issues, major life transitions, stress, anxiety, or trauma let's navigate together! I work with individuals (16+), partners, and diverse family structures. My approach is collaborative and curious—I bring compassion, humor, and gentle challenge into the room as we explore your story. My goal is to support insight, growth, and resilience throughout the therapeutic journey while creating a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive space.
In our work together, I hope to create a supportive space where emotions are not minimized or avoided, but explored and honored. I understand how difficult it can be to express feelings, especially those shaped by trauma, cultural expectations, or unspoken experiences. My goal is to meet each person exactly where they are. Whether you are just beginning to explore your inner world or feel overwhelmed by what’s already there, we will go at your pace, together.
In our work together, I hope to create a supportive space where emotions are not minimized or avoided, but explored and honored. I understand how difficult it can be to express feelings, especially those shaped by trauma, cultural expectations, or unspoken experiences. My goal is to meet each person exactly where they are. Whether you are just beginning to explore your inner world or feel overwhelmed by what’s already there, we will go at your pace, together.
Have you found yourself running into the same patterns over and over in relationships or in life? Perhaps therapy can help you to understand the root of these problems and make some meaningful changes. As a therapist, I provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and supported, while offering current research-based treatment and psychoeducation related to your current goals for therapy. For more information about my practice and background, please see my website and send a message here or by email to contact me.
Have you found yourself running into the same patterns over and over in relationships or in life? Perhaps therapy can help you to understand the root of these problems and make some meaningful changes. As a therapist, I provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and supported, while offering current research-based treatment and psychoeducation related to your current goals for therapy. For more information about my practice and background, please see my website and send a message here or by email to contact me.
My ideal client—my people—are ready for real change. They’re thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of managing symptoms instead of transforming patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or feeling stuck in fear-based thinking, even after previous therapy. They’re open-minded, value authenticity, and willing to explore how thoughts, emotional states, and energy shape their lived experience. They want a therapeutic relationship that feels human and real—and they’re ready to learn tools that actually work.
My ideal client—my people—are ready for real change. They’re thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of managing symptoms instead of transforming patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or feeling stuck in fear-based thinking, even after previous therapy. They’re open-minded, value authenticity, and willing to explore how thoughts, emotional states, and energy shape their lived experience. They want a therapeutic relationship that feels human and real—and they’re ready to learn tools that actually work.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
We all have unique backgrounds and experiences, and in difficult times we are often motivated to search for new solutions and new ways of managing the challenges in our life. Therapy can provide opportunities to discover your strengths and help you make positive life changes. My role as a therapist is to support you on your journey of self-discovery, to nurture and encourage healthy emotions and behaviors, foster your strengths and provide you with new approaches and resources.
We all have unique backgrounds and experiences, and in difficult times we are often motivated to search for new solutions and new ways of managing the challenges in our life. Therapy can provide opportunities to discover your strengths and help you make positive life changes. My role as a therapist is to support you on your journey of self-discovery, to nurture and encourage healthy emotions and behaviors, foster your strengths and provide you with new approaches and resources.
As a Gottman Method Level 3 practitioner, I provide couples and individuals with a structured roadmap for change—not endless processing with no destination.
Does this sound familiar? You start talking about something small, like weekend plans or a chore, and somehow it spirals into that same old fight. Before you know it, you're both frustrated, nobody feels heard, and you're wondering how you got here... again. That distance between you keeps growing, and despite loving each other, you can't seem to break the cycle. Whether you're a couple preparing for marriage, navigating midlife challenges, or entering retirement, or an individual seeking clarity during life transitions, you want to move beyond feeling stuck. You're looking for practical tools to create meaningful change.
As a Gottman Method Level 3 practitioner, I provide couples and individuals with a structured roadmap for change—not endless processing with no destination.
Does this sound familiar? You start talking about something small, like weekend plans or a chore, and somehow it spirals into that same old fight. Before you know it, you're both frustrated, nobody feels heard, and you're wondering how you got here... again. That distance between you keeps growing, and despite loving each other, you can't seem to break the cycle. Whether you're a couple preparing for marriage, navigating midlife challenges, or entering retirement, or an individual seeking clarity during life transitions, you want to move beyond feeling stuck. You're looking for practical tools to create meaningful change.
I see life as a mosaic of our personal and shared experiences, and we all do the best we can with what we know at the time. But sometimes, anxiety, depression or the simple challenges of daily life can hold people back from living the fullest, best story of their life. My goal as a therapist is to explore and bring to light a person’s inner strengths, so they can overcome their personal obstacles and enjoy better, more productive lives and relationships. Everyone, regardless of life’s challenges, deserves the best life they can imagine, and my goal is to walk with them and help them along this journey.
I see life as a mosaic of our personal and shared experiences, and we all do the best we can with what we know at the time. But sometimes, anxiety, depression or the simple challenges of daily life can hold people back from living the fullest, best story of their life. My goal as a therapist is to explore and bring to light a person’s inner strengths, so they can overcome their personal obstacles and enjoy better, more productive lives and relationships. Everyone, regardless of life’s challenges, deserves the best life they can imagine, and my goal is to walk with them and help them along this journey.
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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.