Gottman Method Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Dr. Deborah Grodzicki
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I am trained in the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy for couples counseling and I have experience working with individuals struggling with trauma/ptsd, anxiety and depression, and life transitions.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Are you finding it hard to deal with life transitions? If you are looking for an evidence-based and holistic therapeutic experience, then I may be a good fit for you. I work with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. For couples, I help strengthen connection and trust by building awareness, empathy, and alignment. From the onset, I seek to create a warm, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship so that you feel empowered to tackle your obstacles and cultivate a meaningful life.
I am trained in the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy for couples counseling and I have experience working with individuals struggling with trauma/ptsd, anxiety and depression, and life transitions.
Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Are you finding it hard to deal with life transitions? If you are looking for an evidence-based and holistic therapeutic experience, then I may be a good fit for you. I work with individuals and couples, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. For couples, I help strengthen connection and trust by building awareness, empathy, and alignment. From the onset, I seek to create a warm, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship so that you feel empowered to tackle your obstacles and cultivate a meaningful life.
Esra Nihan Bridge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
My approach is rooted in attachment theory, and I integrate evidence-based methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), (ACT), (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
Are you struggling in your relationship? Relationships can be challenging, yet they are also one of the greatest sources of joy and fulfillment in life. The connections we build with our partners and families hold deep meaning and shape our overall well-being. I believe that the quality of our lives is deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflicts, and relational trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support to individuals and couples in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida.
My approach is rooted in attachment theory, and I integrate evidence-based methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), (ACT), (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
Are you struggling in your relationship? Relationships can be challenging, yet they are also one of the greatest sources of joy and fulfillment in life. The connections we build with our partners and families hold deep meaning and shape our overall well-being. I believe that the quality of our lives is deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflicts, and relational trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide support to individuals and couples in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida.
With experience in guiding individuals through grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, and interpersonal stress, I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I actively empower and coach individuals to explore their journey, heal from trauma, and reach their full potential. My person-centered and culturally sensitive approach allows clients to navigate life's challenges with confidence. I firmly believe in the transformative power of therapy and strive to help clients recognize and harness their strengths.
With experience in guiding individuals through grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, and interpersonal stress, I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I actively empower and coach individuals to explore their journey, heal from trauma, and reach their full potential. My person-centered and culturally sensitive approach allows clients to navigate life's challenges with confidence. I firmly believe in the transformative power of therapy and strive to help clients recognize and harness their strengths.
The Counseling Center of Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Some of our counseling specialties include but are not limited to Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and EMDR.
The Counseling Center of Virginia is a team of therapists who are dedicated to helping people live fulfilling lives. Our focus is on providing relatively short-term therapy treatments that use structured, evidence-based methods to achieve positive, long-lasting results. We believe in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions, and are committed to doing so in a way that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Masterful Couples, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, CGMCT, LPC, NBCC, MEdHD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
TELE-MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY Is Offered in the Gottman Method Couples Approach.
Masterful Couples integrates leading-edge research into practical, down-to-earth couples counseling. No other approach to couples therapy has relied on such detailed, comprehensive, scientific studies of why couples succeed or fail. I offer unique skills for couples with ADD, depression, and anxiety, and infidelity challenges in their relationships.
TELE-MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY Is Offered in the Gottman Method Couples Approach.
Masterful Couples integrates leading-edge research into practical, down-to-earth couples counseling. No other approach to couples therapy has relied on such detailed, comprehensive, scientific studies of why couples succeed or fail. I offer unique skills for couples with ADD, depression, and anxiety, and infidelity challenges in their relationships.
Jamie Norton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
The Gottman Method for couples offers interventions to strengthen friendship, manage conflict, create shared meaning, and repair past hurts.
If you’re feeling lost, confused, or stuck and unsure how to proceed — talking it through in therapy can make all the difference. I have 10+ years of experience supporting individuals and couples break free from unhelpful patterns. I guide clients by fostering space for exploration and curiosity while also integrating actionable practical tools. I specialize in helping people process their trauma, get relief from anxiety and depression, understand and set boundaries, and improve relationship functioning. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, strengths-based, and empathic.
The Gottman Method for couples offers interventions to strengthen friendship, manage conflict, create shared meaning, and repair past hurts.
If you’re feeling lost, confused, or stuck and unsure how to proceed — talking it through in therapy can make all the difference. I have 10+ years of experience supporting individuals and couples break free from unhelpful patterns. I guide clients by fostering space for exploration and curiosity while also integrating actionable practical tools. I specialize in helping people process their trauma, get relief from anxiety and depression, understand and set boundaries, and improve relationship functioning. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, strengths-based, and empathic.
Michael Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
Michelle Mullany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305
As a clinican my goal is to help clients find ways to help themselves be happier and more satisfied with their lives. From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible. I use a warm, interactive, realistic approach that blends my experiences and clinical knowledge with your goals.
As a clinican my goal is to help clients find ways to help themselves be happier and more satisfied with their lives. From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible. I use a warm, interactive, realistic approach that blends my experiences and clinical knowledge with your goals.
Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
Understanding the causes of anxiety, depression, and other types of psychological suffering by increasing self-awareness is the key to navigating life's challenges. With years of experience in clinical practice and academia, I've had the privilege of assisting individuals from various walks of life in navigating their psychological challenges. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I am committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
Are you tired of repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you ready to make changes in your life? I can help you develop new healthy coping tools and gain power over your life. If you are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, relationships, or just feel "stuck " I can help provide some relief and guidance. I use a warm, collaborate and evidence-based approach to help you utilize better coping strategies, gain support, understand your emotions, challenge your negative thought patterns, find and develop your strengths, and set your own personal goals.
Are you tired of repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you ready to make changes in your life? I can help you develop new healthy coping tools and gain power over your life. If you are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, communication, relationships, or just feel "stuck " I can help provide some relief and guidance. I use a warm, collaborate and evidence-based approach to help you utilize better coping strategies, gain support, understand your emotions, challenge your negative thought patterns, find and develop your strengths, and set your own personal goals.
We are a vibrant and energetic group of clinical psychologists, therapists, and wellness professionals located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA. We are passionate about guiding adolescents and adults on their personal journeys of growth and transformation through a holistic approach to psychotherapy. We believe that wellness is attained by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to provide a trusting therapeutic relationship to each client, as it is an essential framework to facilitate self awareness, healing, and personal evolution.
We are a vibrant and energetic group of clinical psychologists, therapists, and wellness professionals located in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA. We are passionate about guiding adolescents and adults on their personal journeys of growth and transformation through a holistic approach to psychotherapy. We believe that wellness is attained by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to provide a trusting therapeutic relationship to each client, as it is an essential framework to facilitate self awareness, healing, and personal evolution.
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Are you a young professional or college student struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you stay awake in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying to juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
Are you a young professional or college student struggling with the pressures of everyday life while also battling intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, or past traumas? Do you stay awake in bed thinking about all the choices you made today or worrying about other people’s opinions? Or maybe you're trying to juggle excelling in your career, maintaining friendships, attending countless social events, and navigating the complexities of dating apps. Wouldn't it be amazing to finally have the energy to accomplish your goals and stop feeling stuck all the time? It doesn't have to be this hard. With therapy, I can help you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients throughout Virginia. I have worked in multiple areas of behavioral health and health care in the Richmond area for over twenty-five years. I work with adult clients in individual therapy and couples therapy. I work with adult clients, individually and in couples therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients throughout Virginia. I have worked in multiple areas of behavioral health and health care in the Richmond area for over twenty-five years. I work with adult clients in individual therapy and couples therapy. I work with adult clients, individually and in couples therapy.
Counseling is my calling and passion. It’s so important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood and that you learn to understand how to care for and nurture your own heart. I will be there to help you and guide you on that journey until you are ready to do so on your own.
Counseling is my calling and passion. It’s so important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood and that you learn to understand how to care for and nurture your own heart. I will be there to help you and guide you on that journey until you are ready to do so on your own.
Hello, I am thrilled you are “visiting with me” today. It is an understatement to say, “I love being a therapist.” It took ten years of education to earn the privilege of sitting before my clients. Being a therapist is my life's work and my passion. I am very aware of my great responsibility as a therapist for my clients. Over the years, I am always awed and inspired by the resilience of those who have shared their story with me. My path to becoming a therapist many years ago fulfills me every day. I can't describe with words the feeling of pride that I feel when it's the last day of a successful treatment, ending with my client(s).
Hello, I am thrilled you are “visiting with me” today. It is an understatement to say, “I love being a therapist.” It took ten years of education to earn the privilege of sitting before my clients. Being a therapist is my life's work and my passion. I am very aware of my great responsibility as a therapist for my clients. Over the years, I am always awed and inspired by the resilience of those who have shared their story with me. My path to becoming a therapist many years ago fulfills me every day. I can't describe with words the feeling of pride that I feel when it's the last day of a successful treatment, ending with my client(s).
As a dedicated therapist, I support individuals, couples, and families ready for meaningful change. I help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma recovery, and identity exploration who recognize their challenges impact daily life. I guide couples facing communication issues, trust concerns, and intimacy challenges to strengthen bonds and resolve conflicts. For families dealing with complex dynamics and parenting or difficulties, I assist in creating healthier boundaries and nurturing environments. All clients share a commitment to growth and value professional guidance in achieving their goals.
As a dedicated therapist, I support individuals, couples, and families ready for meaningful change. I help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma recovery, and identity exploration who recognize their challenges impact daily life. I guide couples facing communication issues, trust concerns, and intimacy challenges to strengthen bonds and resolve conflicts. For families dealing with complex dynamics and parenting or difficulties, I assist in creating healthier boundaries and nurturing environments. All clients share a commitment to growth and value professional guidance in achieving their goals.
Jenna Weintraub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Jenna emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship to help clients build a life worth living. She is authentic and honest to create a safe and supportive environment that builds insight, and helps clients work on acceptance of what we cannot change and increase motivation for change. Jenna aims to individually tailor treatment to each person she works with and uses evidence based treatment practices. Her areas of focus are eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, and substance abuse.
Jenna emphasizes a collaborative, empathic relationship to help clients build a life worth living. She is authentic and honest to create a safe and supportive environment that builds insight, and helps clients work on acceptance of what we cannot change and increase motivation for change. Jenna aims to individually tailor treatment to each person she works with and uses evidence based treatment practices. Her areas of focus are eating disorders, body image, mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical provider. I utilize multiple modalities to provide coping skills to manage ADHD, Intrusive negative thoughts, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, vocational stress, and relationship challenges. The most utilized modalities as a behavioral therapist are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional-focused therapy, and Acceptance and commitment therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical provider. I utilize multiple modalities to provide coping skills to manage ADHD, Intrusive negative thoughts, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, vocational stress, and relationship challenges. The most utilized modalities as a behavioral therapist are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional-focused therapy, and Acceptance and commitment therapy.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Do you catch yourself in never-ending thought loops that criticize your decisions or past mistakes–wondering if you’ll ever be enough? Have you found yourself thinking that others don't understand you? If so, you're not alone. Sometimes the past has a way of sticking in our brains and it is hard to let go. It may be time to get more support. I would love to see how I can help. When you work with me, you can expect to feel safe, understood, hopeful, and empowered. You can also expect to learn strategies to help you progress toward your relationship and mental wellness goals.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Do you catch yourself in never-ending thought loops that criticize your decisions or past mistakes–wondering if you’ll ever be enough? Have you found yourself thinking that others don't understand you? If so, you're not alone. Sometimes the past has a way of sticking in our brains and it is hard to let go. It may be time to get more support. I would love to see how I can help. When you work with me, you can expect to feel safe, understood, hopeful, and empowered. You can also expect to learn strategies to help you progress toward your relationship and mental wellness goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the commonwealth of Virginia, I have 15 years experience partnering with adults, children, couples, and families, seeking help with adjusting to life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and long lasting mental health challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I value a person-centered, collaborative and integrative approach to treatment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the commonwealth of Virginia, I have 15 years experience partnering with adults, children, couples, and families, seeking help with adjusting to life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and long lasting mental health challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I value a person-centered, collaborative and integrative approach to treatment.
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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.