John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman founded the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. The method uses assessments, communication skills, and real-life practices and skills to assist partners in becoming closer to one another.
One of the main theories behind the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is the Sound Relationship House theory. The Gottmans assume that partners can grow closer in a relationship by having a solid foundation of understanding. This foundation begins with safety and builds upon itself to include the goal of creating shared meaning.
Anyone who wants to improve their relationship can benefit from the Gottman Method, including married couples or those in a committed relationship.
The Sound Relationship House theory includes tactics such as knowing one another deeply and creating love maps (details regarding partners personalities, likes, dislikes, etc.), sharing fondness of one another, turning to each other for needs, managing a positive perspective, managing conflict, achieving goals and dreams, and creating shared meaning.
Your counselor will work with you and your partner to develop the necessary skills for relating to each other in a more positive, loving way.
The Gottman Method effectively assists couples in resolving conflict and growing closer together.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using the Gottman Method
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to...
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I believe seemingly broken things can mend. I have seen change and I know it is possible. I specialize in working with couples to access deep emotional connection and to change patterns of interaction that keep us stuck. Whether facing affairs and addiction, or simply seeking better communication, we can work together to create safety and security in your relationship. I also work with individu...
Finding the right therapist for you and your needs can be challenging. With over 10 years of experience I've had the opportunity to work with a wide rage of clients, from large and smaller communities, addressing many therapeutic issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, developmental disabilities and autism. I look forward to seeing if I am the right therapist for y...
Melissa focuses on providing a safe, healing environment while utilizing a client-centered and strength-based approach. This ‘client first’ focus speaks life into what clients are doing well, emphasizes the human to human connection, and builds a strong therapeutic relationship. Client care is individualized by using a variety of tools, skills, and interventions to meet clients’ diverse needs a...
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling, Marital, Couples and Family Therapy. I have been working in mental health since 2010, providing services to families, couples and individuals. I work with each client to establish goals and objectives that best fit individual needs, through careful assessment and evaluation. I am trained in Cognitive...
I came to this work as a result of the adoption of my daughter through the foster care system in California. From the day I began work, I have devoted my work to the well-being of others. I specialize in: EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, trauma therapy, Gottman Method of couples therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, strengths-base therapies and more. I am committed to helping individuals, couples,...
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I believe the therapeutic process is much more beneficial and efficient when the process is viewed as a collaboration. You and your life experiences can be your best teacher and I utilize the lessons you have learned to facilitate change and propel you to a better life. The following are some of the life transitions and challenges I have considerable experience in with adults, adolescents and...
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