Gottman Method Therapists in Castle Rock, WA
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
I also use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused therapy with couples.
I am so glad you are here. Beginning therapy is a brave decision, and no matter what you are going through, my priority is to create a space for you to feel supported, accepted, and safe. I want to meet people where they are and help them address hurts, achieve balance and learn new skills to help navigate struggles.
I also use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused therapy with couples.
I am so glad you are here. Beginning therapy is a brave decision, and no matter what you are going through, my priority is to create a space for you to feel supported, accepted, and safe. I want to meet people where they are and help them address hurts, achieve balance and learn new skills to help navigate struggles.
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I am a dual-licensed clinician who approaches therapy through life experience and a holistic approach. I believe that broken people help broken people. I like to say I am most likely not your typical vision of what a therapist would be like, and that is due to my approachability and connectivity. I approach care with a full range of approaches tailored to the needs of the human being in front of me. I am a compassionate and well-rounded therapist.
I am a dual-licensed clinician who approaches therapy through life experience and a holistic approach. I believe that broken people help broken people. I like to say I am most likely not your typical vision of what a therapist would be like, and that is due to my approachability and connectivity. I approach care with a full range of approaches tailored to the needs of the human being in front of me. I am a compassionate and well-rounded therapist.
Come as you are. Let’s begin there.
Maybe life feels too loud. Maybe something shifted - slowly or suddenly - and now nothing seems to fit quite right. Or maybe you’ve been stuck in a loop for so long that even hope feels out of reach.
Here, we slow things down. Together, we make room for the truth of what hurts and the quiet pull of what matters. We’ll pay close attention to the story that brought you here - past, present, and everything in between - including how your relationships, patterns, and context shape what you carry. This work isn’t about rushing to fix you. It’s about returning to yourself, with care.
Come as you are. Let’s begin there.
Maybe life feels too loud. Maybe something shifted - slowly or suddenly - and now nothing seems to fit quite right. Or maybe you’ve been stuck in a loop for so long that even hope feels out of reach.
Here, we slow things down. Together, we make room for the truth of what hurts and the quiet pull of what matters. We’ll pay close attention to the story that brought you here - past, present, and everything in between - including how your relationships, patterns, and context shape what you carry. This work isn’t about rushing to fix you. It’s about returning to yourself, with care.
Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging of obstacles. As a Therapist/Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, I am trained in both psychology and theology, and provide psychological as well as spiritual guidance as requested by clients.
Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging of obstacles. As a Therapist/Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, I am trained in both psychology and theology, and provide psychological as well as spiritual guidance as requested by clients.
Please visit my website to learn more about me and what I can offer. My specialties include: Supporting the LGBTQ+ community, working with neurodivergent people, and I'm also an EMDR trained trauma therapist. I've been a therapist for over 10 years working in a variety of settings such as community mental health, schools, and hospitals. I've worked with individuals, adults, children, families, and couples.
Please visit my website to learn more about me and what I can offer. My specialties include: Supporting the LGBTQ+ community, working with neurodivergent people, and I'm also an EMDR trained trauma therapist. I've been a therapist for over 10 years working in a variety of settings such as community mental health, schools, and hospitals. I've worked with individuals, adults, children, families, and couples.
Welcome! We are all emotional and relational beings so naturally our greatest happiness and heartache often come from our relationships and are ongoing throughout our lives. Experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, loneliness, spiritual challenges, struggling with communication issues, moving through discouragement, and unmet expectations in yourself and/or loved ones, is not a sign of failure or weakness. These experiences simply remind us we are human and provide opportunities for growth. The choice to do something different is yours. I welcome the walk with you on your journey of hope and transformation.
Welcome! We are all emotional and relational beings so naturally our greatest happiness and heartache often come from our relationships and are ongoing throughout our lives. Experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, loneliness, spiritual challenges, struggling with communication issues, moving through discouragement, and unmet expectations in yourself and/or loved ones, is not a sign of failure or weakness. These experiences simply remind us we are human and provide opportunities for growth. The choice to do something different is yours. I welcome the walk with you on your journey of hope and transformation.
For couples, I use the Gottman Method — research-backed and built around real tools, not just talking.
My ideal clients are couples who are ready to do the work — whether they're navigating recurring conflict, emotional distance, or simply want a stronger foundation — and individuals who are ready to invest in themselves, whether they have clear goals or are still figuring out what they want. I work with people carrying anxiety, depression, or patterns that keep getting in the way of the life they want. I also have a soft spot for entrepreneurs and small business owners — I've been one — and understand the unique pressure that puts on relationships and mental health. If you're ready, I'd love to connect.
For couples, I use the Gottman Method — research-backed and built around real tools, not just talking.
My ideal clients are couples who are ready to do the work — whether they're navigating recurring conflict, emotional distance, or simply want a stronger foundation — and individuals who are ready to invest in themselves, whether they have clear goals or are still figuring out what they want. I work with people carrying anxiety, depression, or patterns that keep getting in the way of the life they want. I also have a soft spot for entrepreneurs and small business owners — I've been one — and understand the unique pressure that puts on relationships and mental health. If you're ready, I'd love to connect.
I truly care about what you are facing. Life can be overwhelming, and it's not always easy to navigate the challenges that come our way. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or the aftermath of trauma, know that you don't have to face it alone. I am here to offer you the compassionate support and guidance you deserve. Together, we will explore the depths of your experiences, untangle the complexities, and pave the way for healing and personal growth. You deserve to live a life that is aligned with your values, filled with joy, and enriched by meaningful connections.
I truly care about what you are facing. Life can be overwhelming, and it's not always easy to navigate the challenges that come our way. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or the aftermath of trauma, know that you don't have to face it alone. I am here to offer you the compassionate support and guidance you deserve. Together, we will explore the depths of your experiences, untangle the complexities, and pave the way for healing and personal growth. You deserve to live a life that is aligned with your values, filled with joy, and enriched by meaningful connections.
Trauma can get stuck in the body. Throughout time, that trauma wreaks havoc on our physical and emotional being causing a myriad of health problems. Because trauma is stored differently than other stressors, it demands a specific therapeutic approach. As you may have experienced in past therapy, talking about trauma is often ineffective, and revisiting those memories can often worsen your situation. This can lead to relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Together, we can find a way to move past that trauma and live a life free of pain, and filled with peace.
Trauma can get stuck in the body. Throughout time, that trauma wreaks havoc on our physical and emotional being causing a myriad of health problems. Because trauma is stored differently than other stressors, it demands a specific therapeutic approach. As you may have experienced in past therapy, talking about trauma is often ineffective, and revisiting those memories can often worsen your situation. This can lead to relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Together, we can find a way to move past that trauma and live a life free of pain, and filled with peace.
All are welcome at Abundance Family Therapy! Everyone has times that seem too hard to bear. Life can seem pretty heavy at times, and we just need our load lightened. Sometimes the heaviness comes from feelings of anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness, spiritual challenges, communication issues or even relationship fractures. If you find yourself feeling the weight of these things or perhaps other things in your life, please come on in and let me help lighten your load. Although experiencing these feelings or situations remind us, we are human, it is the overcoming that brings peace and growth.
All are welcome at Abundance Family Therapy! Everyone has times that seem too hard to bear. Life can seem pretty heavy at times, and we just need our load lightened. Sometimes the heaviness comes from feelings of anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness, spiritual challenges, communication issues or even relationship fractures. If you find yourself feeling the weight of these things or perhaps other things in your life, please come on in and let me help lighten your load. Although experiencing these feelings or situations remind us, we are human, it is the overcoming that brings peace and growth.
Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
You may be here because something in your life feels heavy, overwhelming, or out of balance. You deserve a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly seen. My holistic approach looks at the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit—so we can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and help you move forward with more clarity and ease.
In our work together, I’ll give you practical tools to navigate stress, anxiety, grief, or major life transitions. We’ll focus on reframing self-defeating thoughts, building self-esteem, and practicing mindful compassion so you can feel more grounded and empowered in your daily life.
You may be here because something in your life feels heavy, overwhelming, or out of balance. You deserve a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly seen. My holistic approach looks at the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit—so we can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and help you move forward with more clarity and ease.
In our work together, I’ll give you practical tools to navigate stress, anxiety, grief, or major life transitions. We’ll focus on reframing self-defeating thoughts, building self-esteem, and practicing mindful compassion so you can feel more grounded and empowered in your daily life.
I help individuals and couples overcome their emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, frustrated, or misunderstood, I will equip you with practical tools to navigate your emotional and relational wellbeing, as well as help you discover meaningful insights about your lived experiences
I help individuals and couples overcome their emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, frustrated, or misunderstood, I will equip you with practical tools to navigate your emotional and relational wellbeing, as well as help you discover meaningful insights about your lived experiences
The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!
The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!
Overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a difficult life transition, or carrying the weight of past trauma? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to work through it by yourself.
I’m passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, and life changes. No matter where you're struggling, therapy can provide a safe space to slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and begin moving forward.
My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel understood, and empowered. Together, we can explore barriers and develop practical tools to manage anxiety and build the life you want.
Overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a difficult life transition, or carrying the weight of past trauma? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to work through it by yourself.
I’m passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, and life changes. No matter where you're struggling, therapy can provide a safe space to slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and begin moving forward.
My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel understood, and empowered. Together, we can explore barriers and develop practical tools to manage anxiety and build the life you want.
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration (for trauma).
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration (for trauma).
David A Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
It often starts with the unexpected. Unexpected news, unanticipated turns, unforeseen circumstances, and sometimes the unimaginable. It is at these times we can often feel powerless, afraid, confused, and uncertain. Change for some can be unwelcomed and for other’s change doesn’t seem to come soon enough. We cannot always choose what we go through, but we can choose how we go through it. Many seek therapy due to hard-fought battles with a variety of life issues, such as depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, and experiences from the past that keep them from moving forward.
It often starts with the unexpected. Unexpected news, unanticipated turns, unforeseen circumstances, and sometimes the unimaginable. It is at these times we can often feel powerless, afraid, confused, and uncertain. Change for some can be unwelcomed and for other’s change doesn’t seem to come soon enough. We cannot always choose what we go through, but we can choose how we go through it. Many seek therapy due to hard-fought battles with a variety of life issues, such as depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, and experiences from the past that keep them from moving forward.
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I’m here for anyone who is struggling and looking for support, guidance, or personal exploration. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where we can collaborate and work toward meaningful change. I identify as queer, am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and work with people of all identities, genders, and relationship structures. I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach tailored to your needs. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help clients explore intimacy, desire, sexual health, and reduce shame. I also support clients in improving communication and deepening connection in their relationships.
I’m here for anyone who is struggling and looking for support, guidance, or personal exploration. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where we can collaborate and work toward meaningful change. I identify as queer, am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and work with people of all identities, genders, and relationship structures. I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach tailored to your needs. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help clients explore intimacy, desire, sexual health, and reduce shame. I also support clients in improving communication and deepening connection in their relationships.
Welcome, I am Lynn Phillips and I have 35+years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am an empathetic listener and collaborative counselor. I have worked in a variety of setting; military bases, schools, private practice, hospitals, early childhood education and homes. I use an eclectic approached with clients to determine the best modality to support meeting their goals. I am upfront, honest and straight forward, but also like to laugh with my clients.
Welcome, I am Lynn Phillips and I have 35+years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am an empathetic listener and collaborative counselor. I have worked in a variety of setting; military bases, schools, private practice, hospitals, early childhood education and homes. I use an eclectic approached with clients to determine the best modality to support meeting their goals. I am upfront, honest and straight forward, but also like to laugh with my clients.
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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.