GOTTMAN METHOD COUPLES THERAPY and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY - ONLINE in California, Oregon, & Nevada
Move from hurt to healing. Restore trust. Rediscover your connection to your self and to your partner.
Whether you are in crisis, or just need a guide through your current life stage, I can help.
It is never too early or too late, to commit to creating a lasting and loving relationship, with your partner and yourself.
Are you feeling lonely and distant in your relationship? Are you and your partner more roommates than lovers? Unsure if you can have a happy life together?
Are you having the same fights over and over? Does every conversation turn into an argument, leaving you both angry and hurt?
Have you experienced betrayal and wonder if the trust can ever be rebuilt? Or are you or your partner struggling with an addiction that is destroying your trust and commitment?
Are you struggling to feel good enough, fighting perfectionism, or not sure how to show up in relationships as your true self? Are you burned out, feeling alone, or just overwhelmed?
You don’t have to go it alone - I can help.
We don’t hesitate to hire personal trainers to kick start our physical health. We don’t hesitate to pay a professional to cut our hair, take care of our garden, and fix our car. We hire doctors to keep our bodies healthy and to cure them when they are sick
Gottman Method Couples Therapy can help you understand the problems, find the skills to address them, and heal the hurt between you. Your conflict can lead to greater understanding and intimacy. Your emotional injuries can be healed. You can learn to truly love and be loved more deeply.
If you need individual counseling, I can help you reconnect to your own authenticity and sense of worthiness. I can help you find relief from anxiety, build coping skills for the challenges life is giving you, and gain insight and clarity.
I’m Melissa.
I’m here to help you strengthen your relationship - by giving you the tools you need to create the life you deserve
I am passionate about helping people, especially couples. I use data driven, research based Gottman Method Couples Therapy that has proven effectiveness to help couples reconnect, heal, and move forward with clarity and lasting change.
My approach is direct and action oriented, so I provide a safe space for learning concrete skills to create change, healing, and growth.
I am also trained in the shame resilience work of Dr. Brene Brown and have seen the power of understanding the role of shame, perfectionism, and vulnerability in my work with individuals.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
If you are feeling disconnected like roommates, in conflict, or just want to learn skills for a happy future together, this research-based approach to couples therapy can help you learn the tools to strengthen your connection, communication, and intimacy.
Same day, extended marathon sessions available.
I am Level 3 trained in Gottman Method therapy and am in the certification track.
Individual Therapy
I have experience working with chronic or acute health issues, infertility, miscarriage, complicated or traumatic birth, and post-partum depression.
My training with Dr. Brene Brown informs how I help with anxiety and perfectionism, burn out and compassion fatigue.
And my training in the Gottman Method as well as lived experience informs my work with people going through divorce and other major life transitions.
The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work
The Gottman’s book “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” teaches practical skills for understanding, repairing, and strengthening relationships.
In therapy with me you and your partner will learn practical skills for strengthening your friendship, managing conflict, and building a satisfying life of emotional and physical intimacy.
Ready to create the change you want?
Reach out: Click the button below to schedule a free consult, so we can decide if we are a good fit to work together. You will have the opportunity to get a feel for how I work, and ask questions about my process and the Gottman Method.
Invest in your relationship and move forward with confidence: Once we have talked by phone and you have decided to work with me, I will send you a link to sign consent forms and we will schedule our first appt. Once forms are signed, I will send you a HIPAA protected secure zoom link. Most couples start with weekly meetings, some prefer a longer session every 2 weeks. We can decide together what is best to meet your therapy and financial needs.
Contact Melissa
I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation, so we can learn if we may be a good fit for each other. I will be in touch within 2 business days, but I try to respond within 24 hours. (please check spam folder for my response)