Gottman Referral Network

About

If you are a couple feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or longing to feel close again, Kristel Strother, founder and owner of 413 | Counseling, offers therapy consistently grounded in Gottman's evidence-based care. She utilizes her degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice from CU Denver with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Dr. John Townsend's Institute.

Working primarily with couples, she'll help you strengthen communication, deepen friendship and intimacy, manage conflict, rebuild trust, and restore connection. She creates a safe environment where both partners feel heard, understand one another, and develop skills for a healthier relationship. Whether you feel like roommates, struggle with recurring conflict, or are recovering from a rupture, let's help you unravel destructive patterns and build deeply reparative ones instead .

A brief career in community corrections gave Kristel experience helping individuals understand their behaviors, process emotions, and make better choices. This experience led her to mental health counseling and continues to shape her commitment and passion in relationship building.

Born with multicultural heritage, Kristel was exposed to diverse perspectives from a young age. It continues to influence her approach to therapy, emphasizing family history and its impact on mental health. Her curiosity about your story allows her to meet each couple with compassion and respect.

Kristel wants you to reclaim intimacy and connection while supporting individual growth and stronger family dynamics.

Outside of her practice, she enjoys time with her husband, three adult children, and their “so ugly he’s adorable” little dog.

With her Level 3 Gottman training, her passion for relationship strengthening, she helps couples move from disconnection and conflict toward greater understanding, emotional safety, and a more fulfilling marriage. Let's co-create space, and make your healing happen.