- Family of origin issues
- Communication problems
- Grief and life changes
About Guy
Guy Sartee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is credentialed in California and Ohio. He has 35 years of clinical experience helping people with relationships, family matters, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and career concerns. He works with adults who want clearer communication and more stable connections in their relationships.
He focuses on patterns that come from the family people grew up in and how those patterns show up now. Sessions often involve talking through communication problems, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and the shame or guilt that can follow separation or infidelity. He also supports people facing midlife transitions, aging concerns, and grief after significant losses.
Guy uses a mix of client-centered, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches, along with tools from the Gottman Method when relationship skills are the focus. That means sessions can include exploring past family roles, identifying current behaviors that no longer help, and practicing clearer ways to relate to others. He adapts the way he works to the specific concern brought into session.
His long experience includes work with veterans and people dealing with domestic violence aftermath, and he is familiar with the stresses that aging and caregiving can introduce. He aims to help people notice repeating patterns, make different choices, and build more functional relationships with others.
Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in Ohio. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session formats and practical details through the site's booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can hear themselves more clearly; it helps with self-esteem and relationship concerns by encouraging personal insight. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility in life; it can help people facing midlife questions, life purpose, or major transitions.The Gottman Method offers concrete skills for couples such as improving communication and managing conflict. When relationship patterns from the family of origin are affecting current partnerships, Gottman tools can be used alongside reflective approaches to try new ways of interacting.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods that feel useful. That plan can change as work progresses, and clients are involved in choosing what to focus on.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since format options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when that is needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals generally adjust exercises and conversation styles so the work translates well to remote sessions, and practical scheduling can be arranged to match day-to-day life needs.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and attachment concerns are included among his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with psychodynamic reflection and practical solution-focused techniques. For relationship skills he also draws on the Gottman Method.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on relationship and lifecycle challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT with credentials in California and Ohio and the practice is located in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What should I know about cost and payment?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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