For Therapists:

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR LEVEL 2 GOTTMAN TRAINING

September 12-15 2012

Gottman Method Training: Level 1 and Level 2

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Ethics in Couples Therapy (3 CEU)

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About Us

Donald L. Cole, D.Min. is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor in the state of Texas and an approved LPC & LMFT Supervisor. He received his doctorate in ministry with a specialization in psychotherapy from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1993. He has 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples in various capacities including marital therapy, affair recovery, depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, parenting, and personality disorders.

Dr. Cole is a Certified Gottman Method Couples’ Therapist and a member of the Gottman Institute. He is also a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marital and Family Therapists.

Dr. Cole is an experienced public speaker and seminar leader and has held workshops on a variety of topics. He is also an ordained Lutheran Pastor through the ELCA.

Carrie Cole, M.Ed., LPC is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and an approved LPC Supervisor. She received her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples on a wide range of issues including marital therapy, affair recovery, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, eating disorders, parenting, trauma recovery, divorce recovery, and personality disorders. Carrie has also provided seminars on relationships, parenting and divorce recovery.

Ms. Cole is a Certified Gottman Method Couples’ Therapist and a member of the Gottman Institute.

Affiliated Therapists

These providers work independently of the Center, but share the same committment to excellence and philosopy as well as sharing office space. They bring a variety of training, skills and expertise to clients.

Brandi Tarver, M.A., LPC, LMFT, CSC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified School Counselor in the state of Texas. She received her master’s degree in Counselor Education from Sam Houston State University in 2007. Her experience includes working with couples, children, adolescents, and families over a wide range of issues including marriage, divorce, separation, single parenting, depression, anxiety, and helping children learn/choose better behavior choices. She also uses research based methods with couples who wish to learn more productive ways of communication while building marital intimacy. She is able to see clients on Monday through Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings. She offers her services in both English and Spanish.

Kristen Chambliss, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Texas. She received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University in 2008. As part of her post-doctoral graduate training, she worked at the University of Texas Medical Branch through a Women’s Health Fellowship and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center working with cancer patients and their families. She enjoys helping individuals and couples in the areas of infertility and reproductive health counseling, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, health concerns, and psychological assessment. Dr. Chambliss is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She has presented her research at conferences on a variety of health topics, including women’s health, anxiety, and relationships.

She is currently accepting new patients and is on several of the major insurance panels. Her website address is www.kristenchambliss.com.

Amanda Norris, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist

Psychological Services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.

.Dr. Norris offers individual therapy, family therapy,

and psychological testing