Gottman Method Therapists in Visalia, CA

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Sylvia Fulton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
My treatment modalities include EMDR for trauma, Emotion Focus Therapy and the Gottman Method for couples, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to encourage healthier thought and behavioral patterns.
Hello! I'm an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of clinical experience. My in-person office is in Hanford, California. My passion is to help individuals resolve their traumas and help couples restore connection, repair trust, and resolve conflicts. I'm trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
My treatment modalities include EMDR for trauma, Emotion Focus Therapy and the Gottman Method for couples, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to encourage healthier thought and behavioral patterns.
Hello! I'm an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of clinical experience. My in-person office is in Hanford, California. My passion is to help individuals resolve their traumas and help couples restore connection, repair trust, and resolve conflicts. I'm trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
(559) 272-7032 View (559) 272-7032
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Venessa Medina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I work with clients who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. In addition to this I work with clients who are struggling with infertility, grief and couples/families who want to strengthen their relationship.
I work with clients who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. In addition to this I work with clients who are struggling with infertility, grief and couples/families who want to strengthen their relationship.
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Sandra Marquez-Mesquite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
(559) 316-5587 View (559) 316-5587
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Leonardo Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
I am currently providing psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish in person and via Telehealth in California. As a strength-based clinician, I have had the opportunity and privilege to assist people in the process of bringing stability and healing to their lives, by helping them to find and recognize their own inner strengths and applying them to their daily lives.
I am currently providing psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish in person and via Telehealth in California. As a strength-based clinician, I have had the opportunity and privilege to assist people in the process of bringing stability and healing to their lives, by helping them to find and recognize their own inner strengths and applying them to their daily lives.
(559) 823-6450 View (559) 823-6450
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Tim J Hochhalter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Our life’s journey can be filled with many personal, relational, and professional difficulties, so it’s important to know that you don’t have to travel the path alone. I provide treatment for individuals (ages 16+), couples and families, with special emphasis on the developmental issues which keep you stuck in your journey.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Our life’s journey can be filled with many personal, relational, and professional difficulties, so it’s important to know that you don’t have to travel the path alone. I provide treatment for individuals (ages 16+), couples and families, with special emphasis on the developmental issues which keep you stuck in your journey.
(559) 205-7602 View (559) 205-7602
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Gladys Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
(559) 315-1105 View (559) 315-1105
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Catherine Spears
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be scary. Life can sometimes be difficult to manage; and taking that courageous step and asking for help allows us to gain a better understanding of how to manage our life stressors, our relationships with others, and improve our quality of life. I work with individuals who struggle with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma who often experience anger/aggression, impulsivity, low self-esteem, communication struggles, and family/social relational conflicts.
Asking for help can be scary. Life can sometimes be difficult to manage; and taking that courageous step and asking for help allows us to gain a better understanding of how to manage our life stressors, our relationships with others, and improve our quality of life. I work with individuals who struggle with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and trauma who often experience anger/aggression, impulsivity, low self-esteem, communication struggles, and family/social relational conflicts.
(559) 742-7039 View (559) 742-7039
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Paraclete Counseling Leslie R. Mudaheranwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DDiv , MTh, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Evidence has shown one of the determining factors of obtaining results from therapy, is how comfortable you feel with your therapist. It is my goal to establish an environment of trust, safety, and authenticity with you, In an effort to share the unique experience of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families through a range of evidence based modalities. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to develop an ideal treatment plan to work on your identified needs. I practice through a strength based perspective and I am EMDR trained to work with clients who may have experienced life trauma.
Evidence has shown one of the determining factors of obtaining results from therapy, is how comfortable you feel with your therapist. It is my goal to establish an environment of trust, safety, and authenticity with you, In an effort to share the unique experience of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families through a range of evidence based modalities. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to develop an ideal treatment plan to work on your identified needs. I practice through a strength based perspective and I am EMDR trained to work with clients who may have experienced life trauma.
(559) 364-9103 View (559) 364-9103
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Gerardo Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I provide a safe and comfortable environment so you can start your healing and feel better. I have seen clients improve with the right guidance, motivation, and applying more effective coping strategies. If you struggle to manage your emotions, have difficulty trusting others, experience poor self-control, un-healthy relationships, un-healthy partners, get anxious, have poor communication skills, feel stressed out, low self-esteem, depressed, feel stuck/in a fog, and dwell on the past, give me call so we could talk. I am bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, and accept mostly PPO insurances. I offer free phone consultations.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment so you can start your healing and feel better. I have seen clients improve with the right guidance, motivation, and applying more effective coping strategies. If you struggle to manage your emotions, have difficulty trusting others, experience poor self-control, un-healthy relationships, un-healthy partners, get anxious, have poor communication skills, feel stressed out, low self-esteem, depressed, feel stuck/in a fog, and dwell on the past, give me call so we could talk. I am bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, and accept mostly PPO insurances. I offer free phone consultations.
(559) 529-6877 View (559) 529-6877
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Velma Staples-Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
My name is Velma Staples-Foster LMFT127905, but I go by Gwen. Are you feeling stuck or finding it difficult to move forward? Regardless of the reason you are feeling this way it takes courage to reach out and ask for help. Let me be "your person" to assist you with removing the obstacles that are keeping you from being your best self. I have a passion for helping others. I have a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching and a MA in Marriage and Family therapy. I am a licensed clinical trauma professional.
My name is Velma Staples-Foster LMFT127905, but I go by Gwen. Are you feeling stuck or finding it difficult to move forward? Regardless of the reason you are feeling this way it takes courage to reach out and ask for help. Let me be "your person" to assist you with removing the obstacles that are keeping you from being your best self. I have a passion for helping others. I have a BA in Psychology, a MA in Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching and a MA in Marriage and Family therapy. I am a licensed clinical trauma professional.
(559) 315-3677 View (559) 315-3677
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Rachel Sievers
MS, MFTret
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
I help individuals and couples with communication, relationship changes, judgment, and intense emotions. My practice is action-based and results-oriented--not just talking. DOING. We work together to find solutions to common issues such as anger, resentment, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, hopelessness and grief. If you are ready to put in the work, we will get you the results you want.
I help individuals and couples with communication, relationship changes, judgment, and intense emotions. My practice is action-based and results-oriented--not just talking. DOING. We work together to find solutions to common issues such as anger, resentment, confusion, sadness, exhaustion, hopelessness and grief. If you are ready to put in the work, we will get you the results you want.
(559) 423-0834 View (559) 423-0834
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Hazel Huynh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I bring 15+ years of experience in counseling individuals and family members of all ages 2 – 103 with various ethnic, gender, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have provided mental health counseling services in various settings – K-12 schools, colleges/universities, non-profit/for-profit, in-home/residential settings, and in private practice, both on and offline in English & Vietnamese.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I bring 15+ years of experience in counseling individuals and family members of all ages 2 – 103 with various ethnic, gender, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have provided mental health counseling services in various settings – K-12 schools, colleges/universities, non-profit/for-profit, in-home/residential settings, and in private practice, both on and offline in English & Vietnamese.
(661) 724-4242 View (661) 724-4242
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Linda Mirich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
This is your journey, and I am here to help you meet your goals: Through objective insight, support, relationship, and understanding your point of view. My approach includes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, incremental goal setting, and an objective view of your journey. Positive psychology and being sensitive to the client's needs by working with multi-modal theories. l teach a way I developed to decrease frustration by allowing others to have different opinions without seeing it as a challenge to fight. I am warm and accepting, encouraging and confrontational when needed.
This is your journey, and I am here to help you meet your goals: Through objective insight, support, relationship, and understanding your point of view. My approach includes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, incremental goal setting, and an objective view of your journey. Positive psychology and being sensitive to the client's needs by working with multi-modal theories. l teach a way I developed to decrease frustration by allowing others to have different opinions without seeing it as a challenge to fight. I am warm and accepting, encouraging and confrontational when needed.
(760) 718-6345 View (760) 718-6345
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Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277  (Online Only)
When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.
When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.
(530) 451-4151 View (530) 451-4151
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Elizabeth Cowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
My name is Elizabeth Cowell. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilized CBT and EMDR mainly to work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I also use Gottman and EFT to work with couples. My approach to therapy is influenced by Aaron Beck who founded Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Many people struggle with misconceptions about themselves. These misconceptions are created by the environment. I use CBT to help people change those misconceptions so that they can feel better about themselves and have a more positive outlook on life.
My name is Elizabeth Cowell. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilized CBT and EMDR mainly to work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I also use Gottman and EFT to work with couples. My approach to therapy is influenced by Aaron Beck who founded Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Many people struggle with misconceptions about themselves. These misconceptions are created by the environment. I use CBT to help people change those misconceptions so that they can feel better about themselves and have a more positive outlook on life.
(831) 292-3342 View (831) 292-3342
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Poppy Peluce-Fune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Hi! My name is Poppy Peluce-Fune. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. My focus is you! I use an eclectic approach that is specifically designed to meet your needs, your healing potential, and at the pace you choose. I have a passion for fostering the human potential toward healing. I would love to go on this personal journey with you! Although I have worked with clients of all ages and presenting concerns from various walks of life, my approach is a good fit for older teens and younger to middle-aged individuals.
Hi! My name is Poppy Peluce-Fune. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. My focus is you! I use an eclectic approach that is specifically designed to meet your needs, your healing potential, and at the pace you choose. I have a passion for fostering the human potential toward healing. I would love to go on this personal journey with you! Although I have worked with clients of all ages and presenting concerns from various walks of life, my approach is a good fit for older teens and younger to middle-aged individuals.
(661) 766-0629 View (661) 766-0629
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Lavon L Head
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
I have a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and as a licensed therapist my experience includes working in private practice as well as a substance abuse rehabilitation center. I have specialized training to work with couples utilizing Gottman principles and treating anxiety and OCD with exposure therapy. I welcome everyone to my practice and treat many issues. I am also a certified Trauma Professional.
I have a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and as a licensed therapist my experience includes working in private practice as well as a substance abuse rehabilitation center. I have specialized training to work with couples utilizing Gottman principles and treating anxiety and OCD with exposure therapy. I welcome everyone to my practice and treat many issues. I am also a certified Trauma Professional.
(682) 297-6080 View (682) 297-6080
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Rickey Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 7 years. My Master's in Social Work focused on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality and how our different life experiences shape how we navigate our surroundings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, some of my approaches to helping my clients identify their challenges and barriers to their identified problems.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 7 years. My Master's in Social Work focused on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality and how our different life experiences shape how we navigate our surroundings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, some of my approaches to helping my clients identify their challenges and barriers to their identified problems.
(951) 382-5373 View (951) 382-5373
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Horacio Renteria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Sometimes, you just need some support. Life is full of challenges, but you don’t have to face them all alone. That’s what I am here to do: help you overcome stress, depression, anxiety, and any other issues that may be inhibiting your mental health, relationships, and success. I have been a therapist for almost 10 years now, and I have worked with a large range of clients: from individuals of all ages, to couples, to families.
Sometimes, you just need some support. Life is full of challenges, but you don’t have to face them all alone. That’s what I am here to do: help you overcome stress, depression, anxiety, and any other issues that may be inhibiting your mental health, relationships, and success. I have been a therapist for almost 10 years now, and I have worked with a large range of clients: from individuals of all ages, to couples, to families.
(559) 318-7123 View (559) 318-7123

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Alan Schweizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tulare, CA 93274
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
(213) 642-2034 View (213) 642-2034
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.