Gottman Method Therapists in Palestine, TX
I work with couples, families, teenagers, young adults and women going through hard seasons and needing to work on problem areas.
I work with couples, families, teenagers, young adults and women going through hard seasons and needing to work on problem areas.
Counseling is not just for times of crisis—it’s a pathway to growth, resilience, and healthier relationships. While many people hesitate to begin therapy because it feels intimidating or uncomfortable, the truth is that change often begins the moment we feel safe enough to share our story. My goal is for you to have a supportive space where you can be heard without judgment, discover new ways to cope, and take steps toward the life you hope to live. If you’re searching for a place where your struggles are taken seriously and your healing journey is valued, I am here to walk with you.
Counseling is not just for times of crisis—it’s a pathway to growth, resilience, and healthier relationships. While many people hesitate to begin therapy because it feels intimidating or uncomfortable, the truth is that change often begins the moment we feel safe enough to share our story. My goal is for you to have a supportive space where you can be heard without judgment, discover new ways to cope, and take steps toward the life you hope to live. If you’re searching for a place where your struggles are taken seriously and your healing journey is valued, I am here to walk with you.
Today our complicated and fast-paced lives are full of pressures that challenge us in countless ways. "How can I find happiness in my marriage?", "How do I cope with...?", and "Why do I feel so out of control?" are some of the questions I hear from clients seeking to understand their life journey and questioning what they can do to reach their true potential - individually, as a couple, or as a family. Soul searching is rarely an easy path to take, yet wanting to achieve an emotionally healthy life is usually the motivator which begins the process.
Today our complicated and fast-paced lives are full of pressures that challenge us in countless ways. "How can I find happiness in my marriage?", "How do I cope with...?", and "Why do I feel so out of control?" are some of the questions I hear from clients seeking to understand their life journey and questioning what they can do to reach their true potential - individually, as a couple, or as a family. Soul searching is rarely an easy path to take, yet wanting to achieve an emotionally healthy life is usually the motivator which begins the process.
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Now Accepting New Clients. Are you interested in creating change and moving forward? People seek therapy for many reasons. Some struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders; others need a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and sometimes become so intense that we reach a breaking point. Together, we can create a safe haven, explore patterns, build a toolbox with coping skills, and enhance your resilience. I utilize mindfulness-based exercises and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and foster acceptance, change, and commitment.
Now Accepting New Clients. Are you interested in creating change and moving forward? People seek therapy for many reasons. Some struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders; others need a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are connected and sometimes become so intense that we reach a breaking point. Together, we can create a safe haven, explore patterns, build a toolbox with coping skills, and enhance your resilience. I utilize mindfulness-based exercises and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and foster acceptance, change, and commitment.
If you’re like me, you know what the right thing is. After all, you’re the expert on you. But that’s just the problem, isn’t it? You know the right thing, you know what’s true, and yet still you struggle with self-criticism and doubt. You know you can’t be perfect, and yet you feel shame for not being enough. And you don’t know how to reconcile what you know with what you feel. Truthfully, this is a common problem. But just because it’s common, doesn’t mean you have to go along with it.
If you’re like me, you know what the right thing is. After all, you’re the expert on you. But that’s just the problem, isn’t it? You know the right thing, you know what’s true, and yet still you struggle with self-criticism and doubt. You know you can’t be perfect, and yet you feel shame for not being enough. And you don’t know how to reconcile what you know with what you feel. Truthfully, this is a common problem. But just because it’s common, doesn’t mean you have to go along with it.
Welcome! I’m so happy that you have taken this step to find peace, truth, and healing. Due to negative experiences we have had to endure, many times we learn unhelpful behaviors and beliefs over time. I believe that healing takes place when you have someone to walk alongside to create space where you can safely deal with what concerns you without shame and without judgement. My goal is to create that space and to be that person who will walk with you as you confront what is no longer serving you and develop lasting change.
Welcome! I’m so happy that you have taken this step to find peace, truth, and healing. Due to negative experiences we have had to endure, many times we learn unhelpful behaviors and beliefs over time. I believe that healing takes place when you have someone to walk alongside to create space where you can safely deal with what concerns you without shame and without judgement. My goal is to create that space and to be that person who will walk with you as you confront what is no longer serving you and develop lasting change.
I believe that change happens in relationships, not in isolation. When you sit across from me, you will be met with honesty, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand your story. I am not here to judge you or tell you what to do. I am here to walk with you as you make sense of where you are and where you want to go.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you are navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or simply trying to communicate more clearly, I help you slow things down and understand what is really happening beneath the surface.
I believe that change happens in relationships, not in isolation. When you sit across from me, you will be met with honesty, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand your story. I am not here to judge you or tell you what to do. I am here to walk with you as you make sense of where you are and where you want to go.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you are navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or simply trying to communicate more clearly, I help you slow things down and understand what is really happening beneath the surface.
I understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and I am glad you are making your mental health a priority. I am here to help you find meaningful change. I believe that every individual’s journey is unique, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can heal. I provide evidence-based and inclusive counseling in Whitehouse, TX. I offer convenient weekday evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, and relationship issues.
I understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and I am glad you are making your mental health a priority. I am here to help you find meaningful change. I believe that every individual’s journey is unique, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can heal. I provide evidence-based and inclusive counseling in Whitehouse, TX. I offer convenient weekday evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate your schedule. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, and relationship issues.
Hello, my name is Leigh Anne Barber and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) based in Texas with 20+ years in the mental health field helping clients statewide via telehealth find successful ways to navigate through a variety of life circumstances. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples specializing in anxiety issues, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma support, using many different counseling techniques to help each client feel heard and understood to begin healing.
Hello, my name is Leigh Anne Barber and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) based in Texas with 20+ years in the mental health field helping clients statewide via telehealth find successful ways to navigate through a variety of life circumstances. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples specializing in anxiety issues, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma support, using many different counseling techniques to help each client feel heard and understood to begin healing.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with young adults, adults, and seniors, as well as couples. I see counseling as a helping profession and I strive to create a safe space for each client to explore and understand emotions and events that influence our lives. I feel that for the client, good therapy is hard work, requires vulnerability, and can feel like a huge risk. But I also see the growth and satisfaction that come from taking the chance and doing the work.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with young adults, adults, and seniors, as well as couples. I see counseling as a helping profession and I strive to create a safe space for each client to explore and understand emotions and events that influence our lives. I feel that for the client, good therapy is hard work, requires vulnerability, and can feel like a huge risk. But I also see the growth and satisfaction that come from taking the chance and doing the work.
Accepting new clients online! Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or like you're just getting by? Are there events in your life that impact you but you don't have the tools to handle them? I understand, and you are not alone. I believe in providing a safe space for my clients, allowing them to share their concerns while offering practical tools for positive life change. Rather than focusing on a single issues I prefer to examine the whole picture, diving into different aspects of my clients’ lives. By addressing what may be hard or holding my clients back, I create a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Accepting new clients online! Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or like you're just getting by? Are there events in your life that impact you but you don't have the tools to handle them? I understand, and you are not alone. I believe in providing a safe space for my clients, allowing them to share their concerns while offering practical tools for positive life change. Rather than focusing on a single issues I prefer to examine the whole picture, diving into different aspects of my clients’ lives. By addressing what may be hard or holding my clients back, I create a supportive environment for healing and growth.
For couples, I draw from both EFT and the Gottman Method to repair, to strengthen connection and communication.
Breathe, you've made it this far! If you're looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, I'm here. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients, where healing and growth can flourish. My clients are breaking generational cycles, navigating life’s challenges, and learning healthier ways to love themselves and others. I’m especially passionate about working with couples, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and neurodivergent individuals. My work often focuses on supporting those navigating: conflict, communication struggles, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, perfectionism, and burnout.
For couples, I draw from both EFT and the Gottman Method to repair, to strengthen connection and communication.
Breathe, you've made it this far! If you're looking for someone to walk with you on your journey, I'm here. I strive to create a safe and empowering space for my clients, where healing and growth can flourish. My clients are breaking generational cycles, navigating life’s challenges, and learning healthier ways to love themselves and others. I’m especially passionate about working with couples, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and neurodivergent individuals. My work often focuses on supporting those navigating: conflict, communication struggles, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, executive dysfunction, perfectionism, and burnout.
I am passionate about helping clients find the awareness, insight, and resilience they need to overcome challenges and live a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. My approach in counseling is based on ensuring you feel you are in a supportive space so you can explore your current thoughts and feelings, process past experiences, and envision and achieve your goals. Clients describe me as calm, caring, and understanding. My goal is to offer fresh perspectives to those seeking change along with the collaboration, skills, and tools needed to create a path forward.
I am passionate about helping clients find the awareness, insight, and resilience they need to overcome challenges and live a joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. My approach in counseling is based on ensuring you feel you are in a supportive space so you can explore your current thoughts and feelings, process past experiences, and envision and achieve your goals. Clients describe me as calm, caring, and understanding. My goal is to offer fresh perspectives to those seeking change along with the collaboration, skills, and tools needed to create a path forward.
I am also Level 2 Gottman Method trained, with specialized training in couples and marriage counseling.
Cambiare Counseling and Assessment PLLC is led by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Deana, who is Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern. We serve clients aged 16-60, offering personalized counseling services tailored to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I am also Level 2 Gottman Method trained, with specialized training in couples and marriage counseling.
Cambiare Counseling and Assessment PLLC is led by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Deana, who is Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern. We serve clients aged 16-60, offering personalized counseling services tailored to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
If you feel stuck in a loop, confused by where you are in life, how you got here and question what to do next, I want to help! Together we will determine your blueprint for growth utilizing all four parts of you: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual. My goal is to foster holistic growth and help empower you by using a collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed approach, combined with the latest brain research to help you produce real change. People really can change with the right tools and guidance and I'd love to be apart of your healing journey!
If you feel stuck in a loop, confused by where you are in life, how you got here and question what to do next, I want to help! Together we will determine your blueprint for growth utilizing all four parts of you: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual. My goal is to foster holistic growth and help empower you by using a collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed approach, combined with the latest brain research to help you produce real change. People really can change with the right tools and guidance and I'd love to be apart of your healing journey!
Empowerment Counseling and Wellness, Laura Shires
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSC
1 Endorsed
Center, TX 75935
Do you find yourself wishing for better days? Have you lost interest in the things that once brought you joy? Are your basic responsibilities weighing you down? Life doesn't have to be about exhaustion and overwhelm day in and day out. We can work together to improve your current circumstances. I love listening to my client's stories and helping them put the pieces together. At times we may mix conversation with psychoeducation in coping skills, mindfulness, and meditation. Bravely sharing your story in counseling allows you a rare opportunity to be heard without judgment. This is a priceless opportunity to process your experience.
Do you find yourself wishing for better days? Have you lost interest in the things that once brought you joy? Are your basic responsibilities weighing you down? Life doesn't have to be about exhaustion and overwhelm day in and day out. We can work together to improve your current circumstances. I love listening to my client's stories and helping them put the pieces together. At times we may mix conversation with psychoeducation in coping skills, mindfulness, and meditation. Bravely sharing your story in counseling allows you a rare opportunity to be heard without judgment. This is a priceless opportunity to process your experience.
Our goal is to help you re-imagine your life, and remove thoughts and behaviors that undermine your goals; so, that a renewed and fulfilled “you” can emerge. With extensive experience in mediation, and a vast history of client success, our individualized approach helps our clients to attain their goals.
Our goal is to help you re-imagine your life, and remove thoughts and behaviors that undermine your goals; so, that a renewed and fulfilled “you” can emerge. With extensive experience in mediation, and a vast history of client success, our individualized approach helps our clients to attain their goals.
Life is messy and complex. We all want to bring order into many areas of our lives. Where we miss the mark is thinking the goal is to completely solve every issue so we don't experience pain or suffering. Personally, professional or romantically we are going to have deficits. Along with the trappings of guilt, shame, fear and anxiety as well as how to deal with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Once you have done the work that brought you here to begin with, you will be able to navigate life more effectively. You'll have greater insight and coping skills even if it doesn't solve everything. And we both know you can live with that.
Life is messy and complex. We all want to bring order into many areas of our lives. Where we miss the mark is thinking the goal is to completely solve every issue so we don't experience pain or suffering. Personally, professional or romantically we are going to have deficits. Along with the trappings of guilt, shame, fear and anxiety as well as how to deal with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Once you have done the work that brought you here to begin with, you will be able to navigate life more effectively. You'll have greater insight and coping skills even if it doesn't solve everything. And we both know you can live with that.
Feeling out of control, lost, or hopeless? Working with a therapist can empower you to take back your sense of security and well-being for yourself, your relationship, or your family. My work with clients (individuals, couples, and families) going through life transitions (grief, recovery, diagnosis, etc.) is like a sunrise that offers hope through new perspectives, recognition of something greater than ourselves, and the beauty of being witnessed. This collaborative meaning-making provides light and warmth that helps clients orient themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Feeling out of control, lost, or hopeless? Working with a therapist can empower you to take back your sense of security and well-being for yourself, your relationship, or your family. My work with clients (individuals, couples, and families) going through life transitions (grief, recovery, diagnosis, etc.) is like a sunrise that offers hope through new perspectives, recognition of something greater than ourselves, and the beauty of being witnessed. This collaborative meaning-making provides light and warmth that helps clients orient themselves in unfamiliar territory.
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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.