Gottman Method Couples therapists in Goleta, CA
Browse Gottman Method Couples therapists in Goleta, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Gottman Method
Tendril Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
At Tendril Therapy, we believe growth happens in spaces that feel safe, supportive, and genuinely human. Like tendrils in nature gently finding their way toward light, we see healing as a gradual, organic process of connection and expansion. Our work honors each person’s unique story, supporting clients as they move toward deeper self-understanding, meaningful change, and a more connected way of being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Gottman Method
Allison Pichardo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am a therapist who is passionate about helping others heal, grow and enjoy life more. I create a warm and comfortable environment for my clients to explore difficult emotions. Getting to know my client's stories is an experience I am truly grateful for. And I love to help clients see just how strong and resilient they really are. If you are looking to heal past trauma, improve your relationship, reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms I would love to help you do so!
11 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Gottman Method
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
All treatment interventions are collaboratively designed and customized to address the unique needs of each client, grounded in the latest evidence-based practices.
19 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
Gottman Method
Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
You’ve spent years being the strong one—the helper, the steady presence, the one who keeps it together while carrying so much inside.
Lately, maybe your body feels tense, your heart heavy, and your relationships harder than they should be. You may long for rest, connection, or simply someone who truly understands.
Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about creating space to listen to the parts of you that have been silenced, to heal old wounds, and to finally feel safe being your fully authentic self.
If you’re ready to stop overextending, quiet the inner critic, and begin living with more ease and authenticity—I would be honored to walk alongside you.
🌿 Let’s start from the roots, and grow upward—together.
At our core, we are all motivated by a desire to connect—both with others and with ourselves in ways that feel honoring. But often, in our upbringing, we learned “rules” for connection that no longer serve us in our friendships, families, or intimate relationships. My work is about helping you recognize those patterns and move toward earned-secure attachment, so your connections can feel mutual, safe, and deeply nourishing.
If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. It’s a chance to see if my presence and approach might be the right support for your journey. You can schedule directly here: melanie-goetz.clientsecure.me
10 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Goleta, CA Statistics
Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Goleta, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Relationship and Marriage Counseling (86%), Anxiety or Fears (81%), and Depression (67%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Stress |
| 46% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 39% | Men |
| 29% | Black / African American |