Gottman Method therapists in Charlottesville, Virginia VA
Gottman Method
Hilker Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Like Ted Lasso, if you and/or your spouse tend to approach therapy with “general apprehension and a modest Midwestern skepticism,” here’s something that may be helpful to know as you consider choosing to work with me: My overarching goal in therapy is to create a safe space for self-and relationship care and healing. And we do that together, on your timeline.
20 Years Experience
Gottman Method
Philip Gnilka
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, CPC, LPC, LCPC, CCMHC, NCC
Many of my clients beat themselves up after challenging days, have increased anxiety, and a lingering sense of self-criticism over minor mistakes. They constantly replay alternative scenarios which end up becoming an incessant loop, persisting for days or even weeks. Frustration grows as they struggle to shake off this self-critical mindset, fostering thoughts of inadequacy and impostor syndrome. Worries about disappointing others both professionally and personally contributes to exhaustion daily. Despite attempts by friends and family to offer support, the feeling of being truly understood remains elusive, deepening the overall sense of fatigue.
If you aspire to regain a sense of engagement in your life, pursue excellence in your career and personal life, experience love and support, and better manage stress and anxiety, these goals can be well within reach.
I collaborate with my clients in helping understand the driving forces behind their pursuit of achievement and instilling hope in the possibility of change. Together, we craft solutions that sustain high performance while transforming the self-critical inner dialogue into one of support. I assist my clients learn a set of tools designed to temper self-criticism and manage anxiety, paving the way to a more calmer and focused life.
If maintaining peak performance while navigating heightened anxiety and silencing that inner critic resonate with you, reach out for a complementary 15 minute session. Prior to transitioning into private practice, I spent over a decade as a tenured professor. Throughout this time, my research delved into perfectionism, anxiety, and stress management. I am enthusiastic about helping clients learn the knowledge and insights gained from this experience to guide you toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.
18 Years Experience
Gottman Method
David A. Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
When deciding to see a therapist, it can be extremely challenging to choose someone to work with. I hope to be there with you in therapy as you work to discover new levels self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Most individuals decide to start therapy after encountering emotional distress that has left them overwhelmed, and as though they have lost control of their life. I work collaboratively with my clients to find ways in which they are able to regain a sense of control, empowerment, and purpose in their lives.
Important to our work will be the concept that our relationship, and the exploration of that relationship, will help you make discoveries about other important relationships in your life. Although this work can be challenging at times, it can lead to improvements in your social interactions, mood, and anxiety.
While I have enjoyed working with a wide variety of individuals, I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, ADHD, anxiety, depression, chronic shame, couples/relationship challenges, and non-traditional relationships. I am currently seeing new clients in my Dupont Circle office, and I look forward to answering any of your questions.
6 Years Experience
Gottman Method
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dr. Erin Severe is the owner and founder of Eden Wellness Psychology. Dr. Severe is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland (license #06245). She is also a certified telehealth provider authorized to provide telehealth services in MD, DC, VA and over 30 other states.
Dr. Severe provides couples therapy, individual therapy, and group therapy to adults of all ages from young adults through older adults. She conducts psychotherapy from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) orientation and couples therapy utilizing the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She works with diverse couples to enhance their connection and communication and also provides pre-marital, divorce, marriage and relationship counseling services. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD management and communication skills. Dr. Severe offers support groups for coping with divorce and separation, relationship skills support and mindfulness skills. Additionally, she provides psychological assessments for pre-bariatric surgery evaluations.
16 Years Experience
Gottman Method
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Clients work best with someone they trust and feel comfortable with. One of the most consistent pieces of feedback I get is how easy it is to talk with me and they appreciate that I'm "real". I believe that a pinch of empathy and a dash of compassion makes the perfect recipe to provide you an accurate reflection needed to do meaningful therapy work.
18 Years Experience