My practice is focused on helping people improve their relationships. I specialize in helping individuals and couples revitalize their relationships, recover from affairs, and in working with clients who identify as sexual minorities. Many clients worry about finding a therapist that can help them manage intense relationship conflict or accept them as they are. I help my clients by using a structured approach that helps them deescalate conflict, reconnect, and really listen to each other’s hopes and dreams. I provide a space that is accepting regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship configuration. I have completed additional training in the area of sexual health and I identify as a sex-positive therapist. This means that I accept others’ sexual practices, as long as the participants consent and feel safe, without moral judgment.
It is my sincere belief as a psychologist that it is important that we have a chance to gather a thorough assessment before proceeding with treatment. I often use psychological assessments to understand your concerns. I believe that a strong working relationship is essential for good therapy to take place and I collaborate with my clients to work on a treatment plan that meets their life goals.
I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my relationship therapy work. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I have received intensive couples/relationship therapy training and completed all levels of Gottman Method training including the certification track. I am also an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist as well. To become a Certified Sex Therapist I needed to complete two additional years of coursework and supervision after the years of training it took to become a licensed psychologist and Gottman Certified Therapist. It is my honor to be among to be amongst the few sex and couples therapists in the United States to have achieved certifications in both of these areas.
I also enjoy speaking and teaching. I have conducted numerous presentations about the topics of couples therapy, improving relationships, and sexual health at professional conferences and universities. If you would be interested in having me speak for your group or class you can contact me at chris@scottpsychologicalservices.org