Client Reviews

Gottman Gifted Educator

I did the Level One Gottman training with Sabrina Walters. I have worked as a LPC for close to 20 years and this is one of the very best trainings I have ever done. Sabrina is a gifted educator and delivers the Gottman Method in a clear and concise way. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone interested in working with couples.

Level One Gottman Training

Great communicator and teacher

I attended the Gottman Level 3 training with Sabrina and it was one of the most beneficial trainings I’ve attended. She’s a great communicator and teacher and I left there even more confident in using the Gottman method in my practice.

Level Three Gottman Training

Couples workshop

Sabrina is absolutely wonderful. My husband and I just completed the Art and Science of Love couples workshop, developed by Julie and John Gottman. It was absolutely fantastic. I am grateful we took the time to take this course. A worthwhile investment. ❤️

Art and Science of Love Couples Workshop

Personal experiences

I cannot say enough good things about Sabrina and her husband, Eric. Sabrina was detailed in her explanation as well as upon answering anyone’s questions. The materials provided were helpful and insightful. My biggest takeaway was hearing from Sabrina’s personal experiences and how she integrated that into the seminar. I cannot wait to take level two with her in a few weeks!

Couples Workshop

Caring, thoughtful, insightful, frank.


Sabrina and Eric Walters are a terrific duo. My husband and I really got a lot out of our couples retreats, and Sabrina is a trusted advisor for the times in between. She will ask me honest questions that get me really thinking, she’s incredibly kind, and I always leave feeling empowered, even after the tough conversations. I value all the Walters family have done for me!

Couples Retreats

Thoughtful, creative, and extremely empathetic

Sabrina has led me through some very important life events (including divorce and remarriage). She is incredibly thoughtful, creative, and extremely empathetic. Not just one of those therapists who say “how does that make you feel?” She offers helpful insight and leads me to form a solution. Then she remembers the proposed solution and follows up on its efficacy. Sabrina has been with me through thick and thin. I’m so blessed to have her in my life!

Relationship Therapy , Portland, OR

TWO Thumbs up

I thought this program Art and Science of Love was expensive and two days were too long to sit down to hear every lectures. However, after the program completed, I changed my mind.
It was inexpensive and not too long.
I felt like very short and I am searching for ASL2. TWO Thumbs up for Sabrina and Eric!

Art and Science of Love, Beaverton, OR

Good examples that are easily understood

Truly enjoy working with Sabrina and Eric Walters. Sabrina is well versed in Gottman Institute’s principles and she teaches it clearly and with good examples that are easily understood.

Gottman Institute for Couples, Beaverton, OR

Great for all stages of marriage

The Walters are awesome. My husband and I got more out of their couples retreat I think than our 9 week pre marital counseling elsewhere. Great for all stages of marriage.

Couples retreat, Beaverton, OR

First-rate presentation

My husband and I attended their Art and Science of Love conference this weekend. It was a first-rate presentation filled with useful tools, engaging activities, and abundant resources. It was a worthwhile investment in every way.

Art and Science of Love Conference

Personal experiences

Eric and Sabrina’s weekend marriage workshop truly changed the trajectory of our relationship. They were kind, engaging, vulnerable, and knowledgeable. It is evident they are passionate about helping others. Thank you for your time and commitment to sharing the Gottman principles and giving couples hope for healing and growth.

Weekend Marriage Workshop

Improve our marriage

My wife and I attended the Gottman “The Art of Science of Love” to make our marriage stronger. I am very happy we attended and so is my wife. The information we learned will certainly improve our marriage. Sabrina and Eric were both excellent at presenting the materials and using their own marriage as examples. Well done!

The Art of Science of Love workshop

It was amazing

My husband and I attended the Enticing Intimacy Couples Retreat with Sabrina and Eric and it was amazing. I waited to write this review because I wanted to make sure “it stuck”. And it really did. We’ve taken our workbook on dates to have more positive and productive and loving conversations. At the retreat we learned techniques that deepened our trust in each other. We had conversations that we haven’t been able to have before. Sabrina and Eric are masters of relationship. I learned so much about myself through the core values index. I’m so excited to share this with other people!

Enticing Intimacy Couples Retreat

Built on research

“The Art and Science of Love” conference they put on is wonderful. Built on research, both insightful and intuitive, practical and empathetic. Great teachers, modeling transparency…fantastic.

The Art and Science of Love

Best trainings

I just had a Gottman Level one training from Sabrina, it was excellent and was one of the best trainings I have ever been too.

Gottman Level one training

Will definitely go back

Attended a workshop that was really well facilitated with Sabrina and Eric. Would definitely go back!

Couples workshop

Workshop changed our relationship

I have been a patient at CVC for many years. I have seen multiple therapists for my anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma. I’m happy to say that I am doing SO much better, and it’s all because of the tools they have taught me. My individual therapy turned into me wanting to participate in the Art & Science of Love workshop (based on Gottman Institute teachings) with my partner. That workshop changed our relationship completely–for the better! I’m so grateful for CVC and their incredible team. Each person I’ve interacted with is kind, thoughtful, and genuine. I cannot recommend CVC enough!

Art & Science of Love workshop

Highly recommend

My wife and I attended the 2 day workshop. We had and still have so many issues to contend with. That said, through the class and facilitating helpful ways of communicating with each other, we are far more hopeful for the future. Highly recommend.

2 day couples workshop

Relationship skills and tactics

Sabrina and Eric lead an informative and engaging seminar in relationship skills and tactics. Highly recommended for all couples looking to improve their connection and gain tools for conflict resolution and connection.

Relationship seminar

Financial Peace in Relationships

My husband and I took Financial Peace University with Eric Walters and had a wonderful experience. Eric was very knowledgeable and attentive. He truly cared to help us all make the most of our time and to benefit from the class. Thank you, Eric!

Financial Peace University

Comfortable environment

Proven, science-based tools presented in straightforward language with examples for laypeople in a safe, comfortable environment.

Art and Science of Love

So friendly, understanding

Core values counseling, with Nuro feedback has been a great experience to help me change bad habits into better connections. The staff is so friendly, understanding, and compassionate! I highly recommend them to all of my family and friends.

Nuro feedback

Our Team

Core Values Counseling has a wide range of fees for seeing therapists. Fees are based on the level of experience and types of training the therapists have. Using the best practice of Gottman Couples Method Therapy we do 1.5-hour sessions when working with couples.