Gottman Method Couples therapists in Phoenix, AZ
Browse Gottman Method Couples therapists in Phoenix, Arizona. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
Our practice is about helping people with connections, whether that be connecting with a partner, friend, spirit, the greater community or with self. We believe that it is in connection that we find wellness and healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ (Online Only)
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Matthew Brace
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Wouldn’t it be helpful if the communication in your relationship created closeness rather than distance? You care deeply about your partner but are feeling stuck on how to change. We are often trying to figure out how to improve our relationships as we go, and certainly get frustrated when attempts fall short. This frustration can lead to wondering how your relationship got to a point where feeling disconnected is common. There are reasons for these issues, and we will uncover them and implement solutions throughout our sessions together.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85014
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery
Counselor/Therapist, MA, MS, LPC, LIAC
What makes Phoenix Foundations Recovery unique is the combination of long-standing clinical experience, specialized addiction and trauma training, and a deeply personal understanding of the recovery process. Since entering the field in 1997, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families facing substance use, behavioral addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. As both a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor, I bring evidence-based tools and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that views symptoms and addictive behaviors as coping strategies rather than character flaws. My own long-term sobriety also allows me to connect with clients from a place of authenticity, hope, and lived understanding, while still tailoring treatment to each person’s unique values, goals, and path to healing.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Phoenix, AZ 85016
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Michaela Decker
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT
If you are here, it’s probably because something’s just not right - you're feeling anxious, depressed or having problems with relationships, school, or work. If you are feeling stuck or disconnected from your relationship with others or yourself, you are in the right place to begin healing.
I provide support, accountability, and specific tools to navigate difficult situations. I am passionate about helping teens and adults manage difficult emotions, process relationship stressors, and overcome trauma. I have current availability for in person or online therapy and would love to chat with you to see if working together feels like it could be a good fit.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Danielle Bruns
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT-16129
I help couples understand where they are stuck and how to achieve the intimacy they long for. I believe you need both practical tools and insight in this process. I believe in creating a unique treatment for the specific needs of each couple.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Alice Barton
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I personally welcome you to my practice where you will feel supported and cared for. I strive to create a respectful, thriving environment where you will learn how to love yourself, manage your emotions and help you deal with life's challenges.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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The Mandel Center of Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, founder and Director of The Mandel Center of Arizona, has created an environment to promote psychotherapeutic healing to people in need. Ms. Mandel's philosophy centers on empowering clients through the therapeutic relationship.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
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Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NMD
Your brain, body, and relationships were designed to work for you — not against you. At Restored, we believe healing is about more than symptom management. It's about reclaiming your sense of self, rebuilding connection, and growing into the life and purpose you were meant for. Our therapists and naturopathic doctors share a deep commitment to treating the whole person — because sustainable restoration requires addressing mind, body, spirit, and relationships together.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ
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Grace Judd
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LAMFT
If you’ve found your way here, odds are something in your world might feel tangled, heavy, or out of alignment. You may love each other deeply and still feel stuck in painful patterns you can’t seem to escape. Maybe conversations escalate quickly, one of you shuts down while the other pursues, resentment keeps building, or trust has been damaged by repeated hurt, betrayal, or emotional disconnection. Over time, couples often begin feeling more like roommates, opponents, or strangers than partners.
Whatever brought you here, you’re not alone and you’re in the right place to begin healing. In couples counseling, you’ll find a space where your nervous system can exhale—where we can slow down, untangle patterns, heal emotional injuries, and strengthen the threads that create secure, meaningful relationships.
I specialize in helping couples slow down these negative cycles, rebuild emotional safety, strengthen communication, and reconnect beneath the conflict. My relationship counseling approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, and Gottman Method, helping partners move from blame and defensiveness toward understanding, responsiveness, and deeper connection.
Whether you’re navigating chronic conflict, intimacy issues, infidelity recovery, parenting stress, premarital concerns, or the impact of trauma on your relationship, couples therapy can become a space where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported.
I primarily work with couples and adults navigating relationship distress, attachment wounds, trauma, and emotional disconnection.
I currently have availability for in-person and online sessions and would love to connect. Together, we’ll work toward creating a relationship that feels safer, more connected, and more resilient.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ
Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Phoenix, AZ Statistics
Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Phoenix, AZ average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Relationship and Marriage Counseling (87%), Anxiety or Fears (83%), and Depression (72%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |