Having overcome stuttering himself, he helps adults achieve fluency using REBT, Stoic philosophy, Positive Psychology & AI-driven techniques. Licensed Psychologist | Stuttering Expert | Author
I’m Dr. Gunars Neiders, a licensed psychologist specializing in stuttering recovery and fluency coaching. Having personally overcome stuttering, I am passionate about helping others minimize the frequency a
nd severity of their stuttering to lead productive, emotionally fulfilling lives.
🔹 Background & Education:
✅ 1966 – Earned Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University
✅ 1966-2003 – Software Lead Engineer & Acting Manager at Boeing
✅ 2002/2003 – Retired and pursued a career in psychology
✅ 2011 – Earned a Doctorate in Psychology from Argosy University, Seattle
✅ 2012 – Became a Licensed Psychologist in Washington State
🔹 My Work & Publications:
📘 2013 – Co-authored From Stuttering to Fluency with Will Ross
📘 2021 – Co-authored Rational Recovery from Stuttering with Heather Grossman (Director, American Institute for Stuttering)
💬 How I Help
Since 2012, I’ve been providing in-person and online psychotherapy and coaching to help individuals gain fluency and confidence using evidence-based techniques, including:
✔ Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
✔ Stoic Philosophy
✔ Positive Psychology
✔ AI-driven interventions
✨ My mission is to empower individuals to break free from speech anxiety, gain confidence, and live fully.