Meet Our Couples Therapists in Tampa & St. Petersburg, FL
MADISON ALLEN PSY.D.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING & APPROACH
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 3)
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Attachment Theory
Relational Therapy
Our sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in relationships is fundamental to our well-being and our ability to manage the challenges we face in life. I believe that our early relationships create templates for how we interact with others and I work with my clients to explore how these templates may impact their current relationship. By gaining insight into these patterns and making changes that prioritize the health of their relationship, couples are able to experience positive and meaningful improvements that increase connection, communication, and well-being.My Approach to Therapy:
In therapy, I aim to provide a warm and professional space for couples to approach their relationship issues from a new perspective. Together we will work to improve positive relationship behaviors, such as active listening, emotional attunement, trust, and healthy communication, while decreasing harmful behaviors, like criticism, blame, and unhealthy communication cycles. In my work with couples, I heavily emphasize insight, accountability, and relationalism, and I encourage partners to make choices that align with their relationship goals. It is through this integrative and comprehensive approach that I am able to help couples achieve an improved sense of relational health and satisfaction.
Evangelin Browne LMFT
SPECIALIZED TRAINING & APPROACH
Developmental Model Couples Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Gottman Method Therapy
I am a relationship specialist, using The Developmental Model stages in a relationship to help couples and marriages successfully have the tools for a thriving and satisfying life together. The number one expressed problem in a relationship is a lack of communication, however, that is a symptom of a problem. The issues in a relationship are endless, varied and unique and communicating your own thoughts and feelings without pointing a finger at your partner to blame as the problem is difficult not to do. How about becoming a more effective partner and focusing on your part in the relationship problems. The 5 stages of a relationship in The Developmental Model will have disruption may be a conflict and become a problem. All stages have that potential if not successfully resolved. Lets look at all the stages shall we. The 1st stage is becoming a couple and establishing couple-hood, WE. This stage is enjoyable and full of discovery. Most issues start to surface after having established the couple-hood, WE. Sometimes in growing into a couple a small red flag pops up and is shrugged off and dismissed.
The 2nd stage is essential as a foundation for all the fallowing stages. This stage is discovering differences in each other (remember that not so red flag.) Finding out your partner is different from you can be emotional even though it is cognitively acknowledged. This stage is learning how to manage and tolerate differences. It is time to learn how to resolve conflict together, to disagree with respect and consideration.
The 3rd stage is having a self-identity and maintaining yourself identity in the relationship. The concept, “we are one,” is more like WE, YOU and ME. This stage is insuring a personal identity continues outside of the relationship while creating a deeper bond of trust.
The 4th stage is supporting the ability to move close to each other and apart from each other. This stage is deepening the intimate connection, developing security in trusting your partner in making decisions for you. A confident knowing your partner has your back.
The 5th and last stage is the WE is bigger than each of us. The relationship is intimate and committed to the projects/work done together, living life. I will work for your relationship while supporting your self-improvement to become a more effective partner to a more satisfying, fulfilling relationship.
Justine Devlin Ph.D.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING & APPROACH
Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy for Trauma
Imago Interpersonal Couples Therapy
Discernment Counseling
Gottman Method Therapy
Throughout psychological literature, human connection has proven to be a basic need for human survival. In one study, baby monkeys preferred a soft place to lay their head versus being fed with a bottle by a wire monkey. They chose connection and love over their innate need for food. As humans, one of our basic needs is to feel loved, cared for and feel connected to others in their relationships. When relationships with partners, friends, or family members are strained and tense, it has a significant impact on our overall well-being.
This can lead to distrust in others to provide love and security, issues with intimacy, insecurities with our beliefs about being worthy/lovable, and difficulty communicating our needs to our loved ones in ways that we feel heard. Relationships are powerful and healing innately, through techniques including Gottman Therapy, couples behavior therapy, couples therapy for PTSD (if one or both partners have trauma), and family systems therapy, I will work with your relationship to chose which intervention would be most beneficial for your current needs.
My Role As A Provider
I take an active role in helping to identify the underlying source of distress in the relationship, and ways these issues have impacted various areas of functioning in the relationship. Once the primary concerns have been identified, the emphasis is on creating goals for the relationship and actively working to adapt unhealthy relationship dynamics with more helpful, healing communication patterns. We will discuss specific ways and skills to resolve each of the concerns and discern what patterns are working and which are not for the relationship currently.
Learning to reconnect with your partner, family member, or other significant person in your life is an invaluable investment in your overall wellness. I am passionate about creating a safe space where all parties feel heard, and have a voice. In therapy, the relationship is the client versus each individual as the goal is to heal and achieve growth in the relationship.
MORGAN DAVIES PSY.D.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING & APPROACH
Gottman Method Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Systems Theory
Every relationship encounters challenges, but when communication breaks down and patterns feel stuck, it's easy to lose hope. I believe that with guidance and willingness to confront challenges, couples can transform their relationship and rediscover connection.
My Approach
My work integrates three evidence-based modalities: Systems Theory, Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Through a systems lens, I help couples understand how their relationship functions as an interconnected whole, moving beyond blame to focus on the patterns keeping you stuck.
Using Gottman Method principles, you'll learn practical tools to manage conflict constructively, strengthen friendship and intimacy, and build a resilient partnership. With EFT, we explore the deeper emotional bonds and attachment needs driving your interactions, helping you respond to each other with greater empathy and security.
Breaking Conflict Cycles
A central focus of my work is helping couples recognize unhelpful patterns. For example, pursue-withdraw dynamics, escalating arguments, or emotional disconnection. Together, we'll understand these cycles and develop new ways of relating that bring you closer rather than push you apart.
I work with couples navigating everyday relational challenges like communication difficulties and life transitions, as well as more complex issues requiring specialized support. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and can work toward meaningful change.
Reaching out for couples therapy takes courage. If you're ready to break free from destructive patterns and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship, I'm here to guide you through that journey.
Brittany Carswell Ph.D.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING & APPROACH
Gottman Method Therapy (Level 3)
Relational Life Therapy
Certified Discernment Counselor
Emotion-Focused Therapy
CHECK OUT DR. CARSWELL'S PAGE FOR HER APPROACH TO COUPLES THERAPY. Customized Couples Therapy in Tampa & St. Petersburg, FL
Thank you for taking the time to get to know our team a little better! Our caring therapists have helped countless couples to cultivate stronger bonds, and we would love to help you too! We offer support from our Tampa, FL & St. Petersburg, FL locations. Creating a stronger relationship takes time and commitment, and we are happy to be with you every step of the way. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:- Contact Wellness Psychological Services
- Meet with a caring therapist
- Start improving your relationship