Gottman Referral Network

About

Lauren Helm, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of psychotherapy experience and the founder of Rise Psychology. She provides evidence-based couples therapy grounded in research and practical tools that help partners repair disconnection and build lasting connection. Dr. Helm integrates the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) to help couples understand patterns that block closeness and learn concrete strategies for effective communication and conflict repair.

She begins with a thorough relationship assessment, often using the Gottman Relationship Checkup to identify strengths and challenges across friendship, trust, intimacy, conflict, and shared meaning. With that foundation, each couple receives a clear, goal-oriented plan focused on skills practice and measurable progress. Sessions are structured but collaborative, balancing evidence-based guidance with empathy and curiosity.

Dr. Helm works with partners facing recurring arguments, emotional distance, gridlock around family or lifestyle choices, recovery after breaches of trust, and transitions such as marriage, parenthood, relocation, or career change. Her approach helps partners move from reactive communication toward understanding and shared growth.

She serves couples who value a thoughtful, science-driven approach and are ready to invest in their relationship as a system—learning how to listen, influence, and connect with intention.

Dr. Helm offers online couples therapy for residents of New York, Washington, and Oregon through Rise Psychology.

To schedule a free, 25-minute phone consultation, please visit Rise Psychology's Secure Client Portal here:
https://risepsychology.clientsecure.me/request/service

You may learn more about Dr. Helm's practice by visiting Rise Psychology's website here: https://risepsychology.com/