Gottman Method Therapists in Nashville, TN
I am PsyPact Approved and can work virtually in most states from TN. Go to the PsyPact Map to find your state.
My specialty areas include relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict, divorce, separation);
sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression);
gender (women, men, and transgender clients);
identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes);
trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, combat exposure, and more);
and more on my website.
I am PsyPact Approved and can work virtually in most states from TN. Go to the PsyPact Map to find your state.
My specialty areas include relationship issues (couples therapy, recovering from affairs, LGBT couples, family conflict, divorce, separation);
sexuality (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning concerns, sexual performance, diverse sexual expression);
gender (women, men, and transgender clients);
identity exploration (college students, multicultural populations, career changes);
trauma and PTSD (rape, child abuse, domestic violence, neglect, emotional abuse, combat exposure, and more);
and more on my website.
Additional Certifications & Trainings: National Certified Counselor, Prepare/Enrich Certified, EFT Trained, Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy Trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 Trained
We all reach points where what used to work stops working. Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t name exactly what it is. Maybe you’re moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to change. Therapy is a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and reconnect with who you are and what you need. My goal is to help you uncover those things as you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others, whether through self-acceptance or action-oriented growth.
Additional Certifications & Trainings: National Certified Counselor, Prepare/Enrich Certified, EFT Trained, Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy Trained, Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 Trained
We all reach points where what used to work stops working. Many people come to therapy because something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they can’t name exactly what it is. Maybe you’re moving through your days on autopilot, feeling disconnected, or noticing patterns you can’t seem to change. Therapy is a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and reconnect with who you are and what you need. My goal is to help you uncover those things as you move toward feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others, whether through self-acceptance or action-oriented growth.
Are you navigating the intricate labyrinth of life's complexities - stress, anxiety, burnout? Do you find yourself yearning for a safe harbor where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, seeking a deeper understanding of who you truly are? It may seem like a simple goal, but it holds profound significance: You're on a quest to find inner peace and enhance your mental wellbeing & you've chosen to seek help because you believe - rightly so - in your boundless potential for growth and self-improvement. But, you're not merely in search of a therapist; you're looking for a guide, a mentor on your journey towards healing.
Are you navigating the intricate labyrinth of life's complexities - stress, anxiety, burnout? Do you find yourself yearning for a safe harbor where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, seeking a deeper understanding of who you truly are? It may seem like a simple goal, but it holds profound significance: You're on a quest to find inner peace and enhance your mental wellbeing & you've chosen to seek help because you believe - rightly so - in your boundless potential for growth and self-improvement. But, you're not merely in search of a therapist; you're looking for a guide, a mentor on your journey towards healing.
Are you a high achiever who feels overwhelmed and frustrated? Do you want to maximize your time management and stop procrastinating? Do you feel like you're working all the time but not getting enough done? People might think you have it all together, but on the inside, you're critical of yourself and feel disappointed. You might also lack confidence and often find yourself second-guessing your decisions. I commonly work with high achievers and executives who want to improve their boundaries, feel more confident, and take their careers to the next level.
Are you a high achiever who feels overwhelmed and frustrated? Do you want to maximize your time management and stop procrastinating? Do you feel like you're working all the time but not getting enough done? People might think you have it all together, but on the inside, you're critical of yourself and feel disappointed. You might also lack confidence and often find yourself second-guessing your decisions. I commonly work with high achievers and executives who want to improve their boundaries, feel more confident, and take their careers to the next level.
Beginning a new relationship that you want to keep? Want to make a long term relationship better? Feeling disconnected from your partner/unhappy with the current state of your relationship? Or maybe you want to work on your relationship with yourself. I find great joy in working with clients as they gain insight, build skills and explore these important areas of life. I help clients as they learn about and transcend the barriers within themselves that get in the way of living the life they want or having the relationships they desire. We also work on improved communication, increased positivity, and emotional regulation.
Beginning a new relationship that you want to keep? Want to make a long term relationship better? Feeling disconnected from your partner/unhappy with the current state of your relationship? Or maybe you want to work on your relationship with yourself. I find great joy in working with clients as they gain insight, build skills and explore these important areas of life. I help clients as they learn about and transcend the barriers within themselves that get in the way of living the life they want or having the relationships they desire. We also work on improved communication, increased positivity, and emotional regulation.
I help individuals, couples, and families who are seeking support with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or find themselves in challenging seasons of life due to change or transition.
I help individuals, couples, and families who are seeking support with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or find themselves in challenging seasons of life due to change or transition.
I have completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training and Emotions Focused Therapy for Couples Externship - the gold standard for couples therapy.
You’re trying to reach out to your spouse, hoping to feel emotionally close again, but the more you reach, the more distant they seem. You try harder, maybe louder and with more urgency, only to feel them withdraw even further. Before you know it, you’re feeling even farther apart, nothing feels resolved, and you’re wondering how to move forward. This negative cycle leaves both of you feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected. You're both longing for emotional safety and secure attachment. You want this marriage to thrive, but you’re unsure how to slow down conflict, strengthen communication, and feel deeply connected again.
I have completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training and Emotions Focused Therapy for Couples Externship - the gold standard for couples therapy.
You’re trying to reach out to your spouse, hoping to feel emotionally close again, but the more you reach, the more distant they seem. You try harder, maybe louder and with more urgency, only to feel them withdraw even further. Before you know it, you’re feeling even farther apart, nothing feels resolved, and you’re wondering how to move forward. This negative cycle leaves both of you feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected. You're both longing for emotional safety and secure attachment. You want this marriage to thrive, but you’re unsure how to slow down conflict, strengthen communication, and feel deeply connected again.
Over the years, I've completed additional trainings in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
Welcome, and thank you for being here. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my mission is to help individuals, couples, and families discover lasting healing, growth, and connection. My approach is rooted in a commitment to fostering self-awareness, compassion, and personal responsibility, which I believe are foundational to meaningful change. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to explore your inner world in order to gain insight into the beliefs that shape your life and embrace the choices needed to thrive.
Over the years, I've completed additional trainings in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
Welcome, and thank you for being here. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my mission is to help individuals, couples, and families discover lasting healing, growth, and connection. My approach is rooted in a commitment to fostering self-awareness, compassion, and personal responsibility, which I believe are foundational to meaningful change. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to explore your inner world in order to gain insight into the beliefs that shape your life and embrace the choices needed to thrive.
I utilize elements of Radical Ideology, Relational Cultural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Existentialism, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and more to aid my clients in healing and being more present in their bodies, lives, and relationships.
Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor that primarily works with individuals and couples (traditional and non-traditional structures) that hold diverse identities. I specialize in couple’s work, attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, and sense of self/identity work. If you are seeking to explore your relationship to yourself, partner/s, and/or community in a way that does not lead with fear and requires full-bodied presence, I am here to help.
I utilize elements of Radical Ideology, Relational Cultural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Existentialism, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and more to aid my clients in healing and being more present in their bodies, lives, and relationships.
Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor that primarily works with individuals and couples (traditional and non-traditional structures) that hold diverse identities. I specialize in couple’s work, attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, and sense of self/identity work. If you are seeking to explore your relationship to yourself, partner/s, and/or community in a way that does not lead with fear and requires full-bodied presence, I am here to help.
We all desire - and deserve - to be seen and celebrated for who we are. However, we can often get in our own way, putting heavy burdens and unrealistic expectations on ourselves and believing them to be true and necessary. We convince ourselves that our lives won’t change, that there’s something wrong with us, or that we don’t deserve better. We hide and twist ourselves to please everyone else, we get really good at pretending, or we start doing things that mask our pain, and we lose ourselves, our joy, and our connection to others in the process. I work with teens 16+, adults of all ages, and couples in their journey forward.
We all desire - and deserve - to be seen and celebrated for who we are. However, we can often get in our own way, putting heavy burdens and unrealistic expectations on ourselves and believing them to be true and necessary. We convince ourselves that our lives won’t change, that there’s something wrong with us, or that we don’t deserve better. We hide and twist ourselves to please everyone else, we get really good at pretending, or we start doing things that mask our pain, and we lose ourselves, our joy, and our connection to others in the process. I work with teens 16+, adults of all ages, and couples in their journey forward.
I specialize in working with motivated individuals seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, and relationship conflict. My ideal clients are ready to deeply understand themselves, gain emotional clarity, and experience lasting change. Many come to therapy navigating difficult life transitions, battling low self-worth, or feeling trapped by troubling emotional and relational patterns. If you’re struggling with the effects unresolved physical, sexual, emotional, or spiritual abuse, my trauma-informed approach can help you find healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and insightful therapeutic space to explore beneath the surface.
I specialize in working with motivated individuals seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, and relationship conflict. My ideal clients are ready to deeply understand themselves, gain emotional clarity, and experience lasting change. Many come to therapy navigating difficult life transitions, battling low self-worth, or feeling trapped by troubling emotional and relational patterns. If you’re struggling with the effects unresolved physical, sexual, emotional, or spiritual abuse, my trauma-informed approach can help you find healing. I offer a safe, supportive, and insightful therapeutic space to explore beneath the surface.
Hi, I’m David. As the founder and clinical director of Nashville Therapy Group, I can match you with a gifted therapist who is the best fit for your unique needs, or if you think we’re the right fit, we can work together as you make your way towards lasting positive change. As your therapist, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, and I’ll offer a fresh perspective using the latest evidence-based interventions. We will identify your potential for growth and challenge the beliefs and behaviors that keep you and your loved ones from experiencing happiness, harmony, and health.
Hi, I’m David. As the founder and clinical director of Nashville Therapy Group, I can match you with a gifted therapist who is the best fit for your unique needs, or if you think we’re the right fit, we can work together as you make your way towards lasting positive change. As your therapist, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, and I’ll offer a fresh perspective using the latest evidence-based interventions. We will identify your potential for growth and challenge the beliefs and behaviors that keep you and your loved ones from experiencing happiness, harmony, and health.
You many be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, depressed, and reliving past traumatic experiences, but hopeful for understanding, confidence, and peace? Through my work in sexual assault centers, domestic violence shelters, in private practice, and at Onsite Workshops I have learned how trauma is stored in the body, how it creates negative beliefs about the self, how it keeps us from living in the present moment and how it keeps us from connecting to those around us. Working with me feels like gentle confrontation and resource building in order to delve into past wounds with a deeply open, knowledgeable, and compassionate ally.
You many be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, depressed, and reliving past traumatic experiences, but hopeful for understanding, confidence, and peace? Through my work in sexual assault centers, domestic violence shelters, in private practice, and at Onsite Workshops I have learned how trauma is stored in the body, how it creates negative beliefs about the self, how it keeps us from living in the present moment and how it keeps us from connecting to those around us. Working with me feels like gentle confrontation and resource building in order to delve into past wounds with a deeply open, knowledgeable, and compassionate ally.
A𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦: Are you desperate for real results and prefer direct therapy over someone just passive listening? Have you struggled with feeling not good enough and that you can't help but to keep failing? Do you feel hopeless and unmotivated trying to meet your goals? Wondering why you keep making the SAME mistakes over and over again? Does all this hurt leave you with feelings of guilt, shame, fear, or pain? Are you in a relationship wondering if you chose the right person because of all the conflict? Do you fear that you might not be compatible but really want to find a way to fix it?
A𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦: Are you desperate for real results and prefer direct therapy over someone just passive listening? Have you struggled with feeling not good enough and that you can't help but to keep failing? Do you feel hopeless and unmotivated trying to meet your goals? Wondering why you keep making the SAME mistakes over and over again? Does all this hurt leave you with feelings of guilt, shame, fear, or pain? Are you in a relationship wondering if you chose the right person because of all the conflict? Do you fear that you might not be compatible but really want to find a way to fix it?
You might be feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or the emotional toll of depression. Maybe you’re navigating ADHD while trying to stay on top of life’s demands, or you’re part of a couple hoping to reconnect and strengthen your relationship, or to build a strong foundation before marriage. My ideal clients often feel stuck and are searching for relief, balance, and clarity. They want to feel more grounded, to better manage life’s challenges with confidence, and to experience deeper connection, whether with themselves or their partners.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or the emotional toll of depression. Maybe you’re navigating ADHD while trying to stay on top of life’s demands, or you’re part of a couple hoping to reconnect and strengthen your relationship, or to build a strong foundation before marriage. My ideal clients often feel stuck and are searching for relief, balance, and clarity. They want to feel more grounded, to better manage life’s challenges with confidence, and to experience deeper connection, whether with themselves or their partners.
When I think about life and growth, lyrics from a Grateful Dead song feel relevant: "Sometimes the light's all shining on me, other times I can barely see. Lately, it occurs to me, what a long, strange trip it's been." This trip of life we're on can often be overwhelming, uncertain, full of highs and lows, and difficult transitions. Therapy can be a valuable support system to help process these wide-ranging experiences and their impacts while navigating how to cope so that we can cultivate full, meaningful lives.
When I think about life and growth, lyrics from a Grateful Dead song feel relevant: "Sometimes the light's all shining on me, other times I can barely see. Lately, it occurs to me, what a long, strange trip it's been." This trip of life we're on can often be overwhelming, uncertain, full of highs and lows, and difficult transitions. Therapy can be a valuable support system to help process these wide-ranging experiences and their impacts while navigating how to cope so that we can cultivate full, meaningful lives.
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over thirty-five years, helping couples, families, and individuals live more fulfilling and productive lives. My focus is on helping people navigate the complexities of their relationships and personal lives. Working from both a psychodynamic and systems theory perspective, I provide a safe and supportive space, whether you prefer virtual or in-office sessions. My approach focuses on helping people gain clarity about the underlying dynamics creating conflict and distress and equip them with the tools to foster greater security and peace.
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for over thirty-five years, helping couples, families, and individuals live more fulfilling and productive lives. My focus is on helping people navigate the complexities of their relationships and personal lives. Working from both a psychodynamic and systems theory perspective, I provide a safe and supportive space, whether you prefer virtual or in-office sessions. My approach focuses on helping people gain clarity about the underlying dynamics creating conflict and distress and equip them with the tools to foster greater security and peace.
I take a relational approach to the therapeutic process, and believe it is my job to act as a guide, helping clients clear the path toward uncovering their innate ability to heal and grow. Being human is not without its challenges and sometimes traumas. I believe improving connection with others, nervous system regulation, identifying unhelpful patterns, and addressing wounds is a critical step in thriving after these experiences.
I take a relational approach to the therapeutic process, and believe it is my job to act as a guide, helping clients clear the path toward uncovering their innate ability to heal and grow. Being human is not without its challenges and sometimes traumas. I believe improving connection with others, nervous system regulation, identifying unhelpful patterns, and addressing wounds is a critical step in thriving after these experiences.
Clients who work with me are often navigating transitions, especially in their career or relationships. Often times, crippling fear holds you back from making that leap despite the inner "knowing" that something isn't for you anymore. I also work with those navigating other life transitions- breakups, divorce, spiritual shifts, or couples navigating new or challenging seasons (especially ADHD impacted relationships) in their romantic partnership. I also have a special interest in working with those looking to integrate psychedelic experiences- included, but not limited to Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Clients who work with me are often navigating transitions, especially in their career or relationships. Often times, crippling fear holds you back from making that leap despite the inner "knowing" that something isn't for you anymore. I also work with those navigating other life transitions- breakups, divorce, spiritual shifts, or couples navigating new or challenging seasons (especially ADHD impacted relationships) in their romantic partnership. I also have a special interest in working with those looking to integrate psychedelic experiences- included, but not limited to Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I'm a Certified Narrative Enneagram Practitioner and have completed Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 and PSI's advanced perinatal mental health trainings.
Building our family of five was supposed to be a magical time, right? A time to deepen our marriage and create life together. On one hand, it was… AND I didn't expect years of loss, hardship, trauma, and burnout to accompany the joy. While I cherish my three living sons and my stillborn daughter, we've gone through hell to get them here. I’m here for you – fellow new dads, NICU dads, loss dads, and dads to be. I’ll walk with you through the valley of grief. I’ll celebrate important milestones with you. I'll validate your feelings AND challenge you when necessary for growth. And I’ll empower you to live wholeheartedly through it all.
I'm a Certified Narrative Enneagram Practitioner and have completed Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 and PSI's advanced perinatal mental health trainings.
Building our family of five was supposed to be a magical time, right? A time to deepen our marriage and create life together. On one hand, it was… AND I didn't expect years of loss, hardship, trauma, and burnout to accompany the joy. While I cherish my three living sons and my stillborn daughter, we've gone through hell to get them here. I’m here for you – fellow new dads, NICU dads, loss dads, and dads to be. I’ll walk with you through the valley of grief. I’ll celebrate important milestones with you. I'll validate your feelings AND challenge you when necessary for growth. And I’ll empower you to live wholeheartedly through it all.
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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.