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 care. The people who come to visit me will leave feeling heard, validated and they will be provided workable skills to overcome any addiction or behavioral issues getting in their way. Those who successfully complete services with me will be provided a lifetime contract for further tune ups, as needed, at no cost. I will stand beside each in my care to ensure they know how to use the skills...
(Limited availability on Mondays and Wednesdays for couples only). I am passionate about my work with couples and have successfully helped my clients work through the difficulties and challenges of relationships. My experience as a marriage and family therapist has taught me that change truly is possible and that there is hope for happiness in our lives and relationships despite whatever the...
Brittany utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to therapy and wellness. She has an immense passion for working with adult individuals and couples to address relationship and marriage challenges, premarital support, postpartum challenges, anxiety, depression, gender identity related challenges, body image and eating disorders. She utilizes a collaborative therapeutic framework that...
I believe that therapy should encompass the whole person: body, mind, spirit and emotions. Our human complexities make us vulnerable to imbalances, which may arise when one of our interconnected parts is affected. In other words, when one area of our lives is not working properly, our overall health may suffer. The agreed-on interventions will enhance your capacities, bring you increased qualit...
I help individuals understand and cope with issues such as struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and loss/grief. I have helped adolescents, college students, and adults with diagnosis such as Bipolar I disorder, Severe Depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The clients I saw said I am helpful, encouraging, and witty. I am very understanding, empathize, and utilize CBT, family therapy, feminist...
I have a D.Min in Family Therapy and over thirty years experience working with individuals and families regarding a variety of interest including grief issues and addictions. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus, EMDR, hypnosis, mindfulness for stress reduction, Gottman Couple Therapy techniques, and Christian counseling. I studied and trained with the Gottman Institute to learn...
*MY SCHEDULE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.* It is common for us to get to a place in our lives where we feel stuck or unhappy. We may feel as if we are just going through the motions and find it difficult to see a brighter future. Many of times these feelings can have a negative impact on our overall health and close relationships. Fortunately, there is h...
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I believe healing is relational and my privilege is helping individuals, couples, and families create interactions and relationships that are healing. It's not easy work, but the work that happens in therapy can be life changing. I help clients deepen and transform the ways they think, feel about, and experience themselves and their relationships. My own life experiences shape my therapeutic vi...
My approach to therapy relies heavily on the therapeutic relationship. It is my belief that safety and trust are the cornerstones of healthy relationships, including the relationship established in therapy. Through this relationship, my goal is to aid individuals in making the changes they desire, resulting in feeling more awake to life and connected with themselves and loved ones. As a License...
Although change is a constant part of life, we at New Encounters Counseling Center, LLC recognize that change can be difficult and create emotional distress. The mental health clinicians at New Encounters provide individual, family, couples and group counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Our client needs range from divorce, life management and adjustment issues to individual...
