Gwendolyn Nelson-Terry

You have probably heard that statement about how living in the past causes depression, living in the future causes anxiety, and living in the present can help to bring about a feeling of peace and contentment. Mindfulness-based therapy helps people to learn how to stay present and focused in the moment and to release the past and to let go of what may or may not happen in the future. Mindfulness-based therapy can include learning meditation techniques, learning to cue into what your body is telling your, breath work, movement, learning to ground, and to find ways to focus and be present with your thoughts.

CBT is an evidence based therapy which means that it has a lot of data to support its efficacy. In very simplistic terms what CBT tells us is that our thoughts inform our feelings and that if we can change our thoughts, we can change our feelings. With CBT we work to identify some of the unhelpful thoughts that are contributing to your mood and feelings. Once we identify those thoughts then we start to work on learning ways to challenge those thoughts. CBT uses psychoeducation to help you learn about your thoughts, how those thoughts are impacting you, skills and strategies you can use to challenge those thoughts and improve your mood.

When working with couples I primarily use the Gottman Method. Gottman Method focuses on helping couples increase respect and create an environment of appreciation for each other. As a result of this, couples tend to see an increase in intimacy and report that they are better able to navigate through conflict and are better able to process the aftermath of a conflict. Through the Gottman method couples gain education on relationships and learn skills to help them communicate and stay connected when experiencing stress or when they are in conflict. The Gottman method has a lot of data to support its efficacy which is one of the reasons I am such a fan of this approach.

I have specialized training in treating women with perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Additionally I am a trained Bringing Baby Home facilitator, a program that helps couples navigate the transition from being a couple to being a family. In my private practice I work with parents at all stages of parenting; from new born to adult children. I have found that each stage of parenting presents its own unique challenges and I have a soft place in my heart for parents and the struggles they go through as they guide their children through life.

Changes in jobs, employment status, moving cities, entering or leaving a relationship. These are all common life transitions that can cause stress, anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing high levels of stress and/or anxiety due to a recent life transition or traumatic event.

I specialize in working with women who are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety due to a recent life transition or traumatic event. When you enter into therapy you and I will spend time discussing your needs and we will work together to create goals that address your specific situation. This may mean learning skills to manage and decrease your depression or anxiety. This may mean learning skills to better manage stress. Sometimes this means working on your relationships and how you communicate with your partner.

When working with couples I primarily use the Gottman Method. Gottman Method focuses on helping couples increase respect and create an environment of appreciation for each other. As a result of this, couples tend to see an increase in intimacy and report that they are better able to navigate through conflict and are better able to process the aftermath of a conflict. Through the Gottman method couples gain education on relationships and learn skills to help them communicate and stay connected when experiencing stress or when they are in conflict. The Gottman method has a lot of data to support its efficacy which is one of the reasons I am such a fan of this approach.

As a trained and experienced couples therapist I help couples to grow and create a lasting and fulfilling relationship. Couples therapy can help you to improve your communication with one another, learn skills to navigate conflict more effectively, develop shared goals and a life direction, grow your passion for one another and for life, recover from an affair, navigate substance abuse, recover from trauma and much more.