Gottman Method Therapists in Montclair, VA

Accepting Clients in Virginia and DC. Relationship help for couples: Are you experiencing communication problems, a betrayal/affair, or simply the feeling that you are growing apart? Relationship Therapy can help. You will learn to communicate effectively, restore intimacy, create safety and security, and strengthen trust and love. I use PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy), the Gottman Method , and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy in this important work. I also offer an accelerated approach and couples retreats to help you achieve the results you want faster. I work in person or via secure video.

Relationship problems are among the most difficult we face. Good connections with our partners, children, extended family members, and friends are crucial to our emotional well-being and contribute to healthier and stronger communities. The majority of my professional life has been dedicated to learning how relationships work and helping my clients form nurturing attachments with their loved ones. I specialize in working with couples to deepen their connection and establish more effective communication patterns.

I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.

The Counseling Center Group 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.

I help others expand their confidence in themselves to overcome whatever challenges life presents. I enjoy treating children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety and depression, work and school issues, relationship problems, communication concerns, and life transitions. I also provide play therapy and marriage counseling. My easy and caring manner are a comfort to those needing support and helps them confide in me. Through my clinical skills, I work in tandem with my clients to resolve and overcome daily challenges as well as persistent life problems.

My belief is that everyone could use extra support, a place to define purpose and values, and tools to use to tackle life’s everyday challenges. As humans, we often struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties in relationships. I aim to walk with you through life’s most difficult moments while also celebrating life's successes. ​

We all have challenges in life, showing up authentic and implementing coping for resilience is the goal. This is the place where we incorporate courage, resilience, and balance to overcome and learn from the challenges as we forge ahead in this journey of life. I am passionate about mental wellness and assisting clients in navigating challenges by providing a safe, therapeutic environment where clients can learn to navigate life’s journey, heal from trauma, and tap into their true potential to achieve personal life goals. I have assisted clients in their journey through grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, and interpersonal stress.

TELE-MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY Is Offered in the Gottman Method Couples Approach. Certified in the Gottman Method , I am committed to help couples build stronger friendships, manage differences respectfully, and support hopes and dreams. Four basic principles important to productive couples counseling are the ability to: prioritize your relationship; roll up your sleeves and willingly dig in; show up and participate in the process; and, be open to learning how to make yourself right for your relationship. Masterful Couples is featured on Close-up Talk Radio. www.blogtalkradio.com/closeuptalkradio (see www.masterfulcouples.com)

LGBTQIA+ and Poly/Kink Allied; Relationship Repair, PLLC is a couples specialty practice. Couples therapy requires specialized training, and we are here to help. Infidelity, Trauma, Marriage and premarital issues can be healed. Relationships are a system, and rather than treating your individual issues, we treat the system. We are trained in Gottman and EFT, two of the most evidence based couples counseling techniques.

Maybe you feel stuck in life or relationship, facing trust issues or feeling disconnected? As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I hold dual Masters’ Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My approach to therapy is person-centered, integrative, and intuitive. I enjoy working with contemporary families and relationships, blended families, couples, and individuals. For the last nine years, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of people across the lifespan and have built a strong reputation in the community for the ability to make meaningful and transformative connections.

I am Level 2 Gottman Certified and subscribe to The Gottman Method . I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). If you are on your fertility journey, pregnant, or postpartum, I would love to help. Ambitious women: Navigating ambitious careers or life transitions when societal demands on women remain pervasive can result in anxiety, depression, unmanageable stress and sometimes even post-traumatic stress.

Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we get "stuck" and need help navigating our way through tough obstacles. Therapy helps people identify, evaluate and solve problems effectively. We will work together to set goals, examine difficulties and find realistic solutions that provide relief and clarity. I utilize a warm interactive approach to treatment and incorporate empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor to create a comfortable environment. Because the way we think impacts the way we feel, individuals are taught skills to identify, challenge and modify negative thinking. In my work with couples, I provide strategies to improve communication, manage conflict and solidify trust.

Hello! My name is Crystal and I am a trauma informed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals achieve what they want out of their lives and relationships.

You don't have to go through this alone. The strength that has brought you to this page today is proof that you posses the ability to make positive changes and restore your relationships. I am here to guide you through the process of restoring health and balance. Please don't hesitate to contact me. Whether you are struggling with communication, conflict, parenting, or intimacy I am here to help.