3 Best Marriage Counselors in Gainesville, FL

Working with Mike has been life changing for myself and my relationship. I have been heavily involved in individual therapy in the past but couple’s counseling has helped me learn more about myself than I ever anticipated. I would HIGHLY recommend taking the leap if you are considering. Mike is very knowledgable and gives practical solutions and advice for all areas of your life. This experience has been unlike any therapy I have participated in before in all the best ways. We have worked heavily on trust and communication, as those were areas we needed to focus on, but there is so much benefit to the Gottman method for any areas in which your relationship may need support.

After 6 months working with Mike, I can honestly say that I’ve learned real, transformative skills that have allowed my relationship to grow. Mike has helped me develop crucial skills like truly listening to understand my partner's feelings rather than rushing to defend myself. I've also learned to recognize and communicate feelings of disconnection openly, which has created much deeper intimacy between my partner and I. Counseling has provided a safe, non-judgmental space where we could both work on improving ourselves. Highly recommend for any couple wanting to build a healthier, more understanding relationship.

With Mike you don't feel like you're in a session, but rather, talking in confidence to that close friend or family member you know will hear you out and guide you. Whether it's grieving over the death of a loved one or personal relationships he's helped me mature as a man these last six years. There are too many helpful tools to list in this review I've learned while being his client, but one that has carried over daily in all facets of life is being able to speak to peoples' temperaments. Mike you are greatly appreciated!

First, I want to say this is my first review, me writing this publicly speaks to the level of care, hope, understanding, growth and effectiveness working with Leif has offered me. What I found most supportive in working with Leif is having a greater understanding of my emotional bonding. I felt held with love and tenderness, first modeled by Leif and then myself. I feel much more freedom-from shame, confusion, fear, grief and anger. I have a greater ability to move from a place of choice, awareness and acceptance. I am deeply grateful for this experience.

My wife and I have been seeing Leif for about six months now. We've been married 20 years and have seen couples counsellors on and off for years. We both agree he is one of the best if not the best. I am less emotionally attuned than my wife but Leif has been patient and encouraging, and I feel I am becoming not only a better partner but also growing personally. He is keenly observant of our emotional states throughout our Zoom sessions and gently guides us to do the same to improve our interactions as a couple. An experienced and compassionate guide.

Leif has been instrumental in assisting my family with new ways to positively engage and interact with one another. Leif has done what I thought might be impossible as far as improving the relationships I have with my family members. I feel fully able to express my own wants and interests without being judged in a negative manner. I highly recommend his services to anyone that might need counseling, coaching, or therapy to improve themselves or their relationships with others.