Gottman Method Therapists in 19807
Deborah Pelberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, DE 19807 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with a feeling of disconnection from your usual self? Are you constantly overwhelmed, anxious or worried? Feeling angry, alone or isolated? Feeling connected and understood can be difficult when you feel so alone in what you are experiencing. I am committed to helping individuals struggling with emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and parenthood find their way towards feeling better and restoring their connection with themselves and others who are important to them.
Are you struggling with a feeling of disconnection from your usual self? Are you constantly overwhelmed, anxious or worried? Feeling angry, alone or isolated? Feeling connected and understood can be difficult when you feel so alone in what you are experiencing. I am committed to helping individuals struggling with emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and parenthood find their way towards feeling better and restoring their connection with themselves and others who are important to them.
Mike E. Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MAPC, LPCMH, NBCC
Verified Verified
Greenville, DE 19807 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. If requested, I offer a free 15 minute consult to see if I am a right fit for you. Currently, I only provide tele-video counseling. Whether it’s brief, solutions-based counseling, or longer ongoing deeper therapy, our sessions are about you and your needs. Along with our sessions together, I love to offer clients educational ideas to empower them to learn, heal, and grow at their comfortable pace. My relaxed demeanor and experience working as a former lead group educator in an acute dual-diagnosis psychiatric hospital has allowed me to work with diverse populations and their important goals with great care.
Accepting new clients. If requested, I offer a free 15 minute consult to see if I am a right fit for you. Currently, I only provide tele-video counseling. Whether it’s brief, solutions-based counseling, or longer ongoing deeper therapy, our sessions are about you and your needs. Along with our sessions together, I love to offer clients educational ideas to empower them to learn, heal, and grow at their comfortable pace. My relaxed demeanor and experience working as a former lead group educator in an acute dual-diagnosis psychiatric hospital has allowed me to work with diverse populations and their important goals with great care.
Maria Francesca Rubino-Watkins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilmington, DE 19807 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you or your child anxious or depressed or just going through a rough spell? I help people feel better and live more flourishing lives. You may find that you don't feel happy much of the time or that you don't feel "into" your work, school, or home life. You may struggle in your relationships and feel a lack of purpose and drive. And you may want things to be different but you don't know how to make that happen. You may feel that life is too short to keep doing things the same way and you want to make a change but aren't sure who or what can help.
Are you or your child anxious or depressed or just going through a rough spell? I help people feel better and live more flourishing lives. You may find that you don't feel happy much of the time or that you don't feel "into" your work, school, or home life. You may struggle in your relationships and feel a lack of purpose and drive. And you may want things to be different but you don't know how to make that happen. You may feel that life is too short to keep doing things the same way and you want to make a change but aren't sure who or what can help.
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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.