Tessa Gittleman
Marriage & Family Therapist -
Finding the optimal therapeutic fit is a bit like going on a blind date… you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. People who think I’m a fit are often high-achieving individuals with an acute awareness of the issue, have tried “everything” to fix it, and are giving therapy “one last chance.” I successfully get clients “unstuck” by challenging them in new, surprising, and unconventional ways. I intentionally push people 20% past where they are comfortable (because that’s where the growth happens!) and ensure they have the skills to navigate, manage, and address the discomfort long-term. I am uniquely qualified to deal with issues related to perfectionism, OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder), and intercultural relational conflict.My style is transparent, funny, collaborative, and experiential. My orientation borrows from Motivational Interviewing, Somatic-Experiential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and IFS. These modalities help me to understand you, your unique situation, and how you’d measure our success. From there, I help demystify the dysfunction in your life, find sustainable solutions, and ensure you can maintain your progress.I decided to become a therapist because I was so disappointed in my own therapy. Providers explained away things that shouldn’t have been, and I wasn’t viewed holistically. I felt overlooked, ignored, and hopeless. I work hard to ensure my clients never experience that. That’s why I offer a free consultation call to ensure I’m really what you’re looking for.
Skills and Expertise
Obsessions and Compulsions
Perfectionism
Polyamory and Nonmonogamous Relationships
Relationship Issues
LGBTQ
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Control Issues
Couple Counseling
Couples therapy
Family Conflict
Family of Origin Issues
Inadequacy
Marital Therapy
Marriage Couseling
Men
Mens Issues and Problems
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Couple and Family Systems Therapy
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Existential
experiential
Family/Marital Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Humanistic
IFS
Marital Couple/ Family Communication Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Somatic
Modality