Gottman Referral Network

About

Many challenges to relationships exist in our modern, fast-paced world. Whether you are seeking to strengthen your already satisfying relationship or to repair a relationship that is struggling, Rhonda Lesley is prepared to work with you and your spouse/partner to help you build the kind of relationship you aspire toward.

Rhonda has been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 25 years and has a wide base of experience and training in therapeutic approaches, including EMDR Therapy for trauma reprocessing. Her journey in training to be a Gottman Therapist began in 2000, and she is personally trained by Drs. John and Julie Gottman as a Certified Gottman Therapist. Rhonda currently works full-time as the Director of the Counseling Center at Missouri State University, and additionally she has a limited, part-time practice where she counsels couples utilizing Gottman marathon counseling. Rhonda is not currently accepting new clients, but she anticipates openings in Summer, 2021, or later in the year. As her busy schedule allows, she also leads the weekend couples retreat: "The Art & SCIENCE of Love."

Special populations

Couples