Dr. Gunars Neiders

Dr. Gunars Neiders Official page of Dr. Gunars Neiders, psychologist & founder of REBTS. Visit: www.stutteringrecovery.org

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 and 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.

Gratitude is more than a “feel-good habit” , it’s a powerful mindset tool for stuttering recovery.A few minutes of refle...
11/27/2025

Gratitude is more than a “feel-good habit” , it’s a powerful mindset tool for stuttering recovery.
A few minutes of reflection each day can reduce speaking anxiety, boost confidence, and build emotional resilience.

The new Attitude of Gratitude Worksheet helps you:
💛 Focus on progress, not perfection
🧠 Break cycles of fear and self-criticism
🌱 Build a calmer, more supportive mindset for recovery
✨ Strengthen your motivation to speak freely

Download the worksheet here ⬇️
https://stutteringrecovery.org/attitude-of-gratitude-worksheet/

Start your day with gratitude. Your recovery deserves it. 💛✨
https://medium.com/.Gunars_Neiders/the-attitude-of-gratitude-a-simple-mindset-shift-that-supports-stuttering-recovery-369f3fcdf504

Stuttering recovery isn’t just about techniques, breathing, or speech exercises — it’s also about mindset. One of the most underrated…

Stuttering recovery isn’t just about speech, it’s about mind, belief, and freedom. Discover how the book Free Yourself f...
11/19/2025

Stuttering recovery isn’t just about speech, it’s about mind, belief, and freedom.

Discover how the book Free Yourself from the Shackles of Stuttering uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to tackle the emotional side of stuttering, the fear, shame, and anxiety that hold you back. With Dr. Gunars Neiders’ proven techniques like the easy bounce, this guide helps you build operational fluency,not perfection, but real, sustainable progress.

👉 Read more on our blog: Free Yourself from Stuttering – Recovery & REBT Approach

🔗 https://stutteringrecovery.org/free-yourself-from-stuttering-recovery-rebt-approach/

If you or someone you know struggles with stuttering, or simply wants to understand it better,this book might be the step toward reclaiming your voice.

Stuttering recovery begins with proven REBT methods. Discover how to transform speech, confidence, and daily communication.

Stuttering recovery isn’t just about speaking techniques — it’s also about how we think about speaking. 🧠💬The REBTS Home...
11/13/2025

Stuttering recovery isn’t just about speaking techniques — it’s also about how we think about speaking. 🧠💬
The REBTS Homework Worksheet helps you identify and change unhelpful thoughts that fuel fear and avoidance.
Build a calmer, more confident mindset — one belief at a time.

👉 Read more and download the worksheet:
🔗 https://stutteringrecovery.org/rebts-homework/


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HubPages»Health»Mental Health Stuttering Recovery with REBTS Homework: Change Your Thoughts, Build Confidence, and SpeakUpdated on November 13, 2025 Dr. Gunars Neiders moreDr. Gunars Neiders, Psy.D., M.S.E., is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-author of Free Yourself from the Shackles of St...

Stuttering isn’t just about speech — it’s also about the beliefs, fears, and emotions behind it.In my latest article on ...
11/10/2025

Stuttering isn’t just about speech — it’s also about the beliefs, fears, and emotions behind it.

In my latest article on Medium, I share how Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for Stuttering (REBTS) can help you speak more freely by changing the way you think about stuttering itself.

This approach isn’t about chasing perfect fluency — it’s about replacing fear with courage, and silence with self-acceptance.

👉 Read the full article here: https://medium.com/.Gunars_Neiders/stuttering-recovery-through-rebts-46ddef1d79fd

Let’s start changing how we see stuttering — not as a flaw, but as a challenge that can be overcome with the right mindset.

📘 BOOK REVIEW SPOTLIGHT“I used to think that stuttering was all in the mouth. Gunars introduced me to the principles of ...
11/05/2025

📘 BOOK REVIEW SPOTLIGHT

“I used to think that stuttering was all in the mouth. Gunars introduced me to the principles of REBT… This is a great book for those who want to apply REBT in their lives — including managing one’s stutter.”

💬 Another reader shared:

“This concept of stuttering therapy can be applied to other areas of life. Silence the inner critical voice by purposeful errors and changes in your beliefs are great.”

✨ Free Yourself from the Shackles of Stuttering isn’t just about speech — it’s about transforming the way you think, react, and believe.

📖 Discover the REBT-based approach that’s helping readers worldwide build confidence and fluency from the inside out.

🔗 Read more or grab your copy here: https://stutteringrecovery.org

Stuttering isn’t just a speech issue — it’s deeply emotional.Anxiety can tighten the voice before a word is even spoken....
11/04/2025

Stuttering isn’t just a speech issue — it’s deeply emotional.
Anxiety can tighten the voice before a word is even spoken.
By understanding these emotions, recovery becomes calmer, more confident, and more sustainable.

🗣️ Read: How Anxiety Affects Stuttering: Emotional Triggers and Recovery Tips
🔗https://stutteringrecovery.org/anxiety-and-stuttering-emotional-recovery-tips/

✨ Ready to transform your mindset and reclaim your voice? ✨Check out this powerful self-help tool: the REBT Self-Help Fo...
11/03/2025

✨ Ready to transform your mindset and reclaim your voice? ✨

Check out this powerful self-help tool: the REBT Self-Help Form from Stuttering Recovery. Whether you’ve been challenged by stuttering or just want to manage emotional triggers better, this form guides you through every step:

1️⃣ Identify the activating event
2️⃣ Recognize the emotions & behaviours you’re experiencing
3️⃣ Surface the irrational beliefs holding you back
4️⃣ Use disputation questions to challenge them
5️⃣ Adopt healthier, rational beliefs
6️⃣ Choose helpful emotions & actions
7️⃣ Reflect, learn and commit to change

If you’re ready to shift from stuck to self-empowered, this is a great place to start. It’s simple, insightful and grounded in expert guidance.

💡 Tip: Print it out, keep it nearby, and fill it in when things feel overwhelming.
Revisit it often, you’ll be amazed how much clarity and calm it brings.

🔗 Check it out here: https://stutteringrecovery.org/rebt-self-help-form/
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Struggling with stuttering? You don’t have to wait for a therapy session to make progress.Here are 8 simple speech thera...
10/26/2025

Struggling with stuttering? You don’t have to wait for a therapy session to make progress.
Here are 8 simple speech therapy exercises you can do right at home to build confidence, reduce fear, and speak more freely.

✅ Easy step-by-step guidance
✅ Based on REBTS techniques
✅ Includes free printable worksheets

Start small, stay consistent — recovery begins with your next word. 💬
https://stutteringrecovery.org/speech-therapy-at-home-exercises-stuttering-recovery/

10/22/2025

If you’ve struggled with stuttering or know someone who has, this book can change lives. 💬

Co-author Dr. Jeremy Senske shares his insights from Free Yourself from the Shackles of Stuttering — a powerful guide written with Dr. Gunars Neiders to help people break free from fear and rediscover the joy of speaking.

✨ Real stories. Real tools. Real recovery.

📘 Order your copy today on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3W85uji

💬 How to Help Someone Who Stutters: Supportive Tips for Friends & FamilyStuttering is more than speech — it’s about cour...
10/18/2025

💬 How to Help Someone Who Stutters: Supportive Tips for Friends & Family

Stuttering is more than speech — it’s about courage, patience, and understanding. 💙
Your support as a friend or family member can make a world of difference in someone’s stuttering recovery journey.

Read practical tips and compassionate advice in this helpful article:
https://medium.com/.Gunars_Neiders/how-to-help-someone-who-stutters-supportive-tips-for-friends-family-ea7bbe0c18c0

🌐 Learn more: https://stutteringrecovery.org/
📘 Book: From Stuttering to Fluency https://a.co/d/3W85uji

Let’s spread awareness and kindness — share this to help others support with empathy.

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Many adults who stutter feel stuck — believing it’s “too late” to change. But it’s never too late to reclaim your voice....
10/17/2025

Many adults who stutter feel stuck — believing it’s “too late” to change. But it’s never too late to reclaim your voice.

Our new blog post on *StutteringRecovery.org* breaks down the real challenges adults face and how to move past them — with practical mindset tools, speech strategies, and a success story from our coaching program.

Read the full article ➜ https://stutteringrecovery.org/stuttering-recovery-as-an-adult/

📘 Based on Dr. Gunars Neiders’ *Rational Recovery From Stuttering*

Discover how adults can overcome stuttering through mindset change, speech tools, and proven methods from Rational Recovery From Stuttering.

10/10/2025

So proud to share this short video from my co-author, Dr. Jeremy Senske.

Together, we wrote Free Yourself from the Shackles of Stuttering, a book that helps people look beyond speech mechanics and toward a more complete, holistic recovery.

Stuttering affects much more than words. It touches confidence, emotion, and self-belief.

Our goal is to help people heal on every level, and reclaim their voice.

📘 Available now on Amazon (paperback + Kindle)
🎧 Also on Audible!

Watch Dr. Senske’s intro and learn more here 👉 https://a.co/d/3W85uji

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