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
We will work together to overcome any anxiety, depression, or stressful life changes such as marriage, death, pregnancy and postpartum issues. I will provide a safe, supportive and authentic environment that will help you work through these issues while encouraging growth, self acceptance and an overall improvement in the quality of your life. I find that using a combination of existential/dept...
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Neila Senter has been a licensed clinical counselor in Ohio since 1998. She has a M.Ed., from the University of Dayton and a B.A. from Hiram College. In private practice for over 15 years,she has focused her time working with couples, adults, adolescents and children. Areas of interest include: life transition, family dynamics, marital and pre-marital counseling, OCD, anxiety, grief, mood...
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Welcome.- I am a licensed clinical counselor who has 20 years experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in clinical settings (hospitals) with individuals who suffer severe mental illnesses as well as private practice with individuals, couples, and families, who need help with everyday issues of work, family and transitions. Some of the individuals I see struggle with anxiety,...
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Couples and relationship counseling with us works. You will be deeply supported by experienced professionals who have developed a direct, progressive and research based approach to couples counseling and therapy. Expect fundamental and positive changes in how you communicate and love. You will change your relationship and life. We make an impact so you can grow and change in relationship to...
DAYTIME APPTS ONLY I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a M.S in Child Development & Family Studies, specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Purdue University. I specialize in working with couples, parents and co-parents, families, teens and Adults. My systemic approach goes beyond the individual and addresses problems within the context of people's relationships and...
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I have worked in a variety of settings, including private counseling, inpatient treatment, schools, and family centers. I have successfully partnered with many clients to better their lives by advancing their emotional well-being and by giving them the tools to develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to promote self-awareness and self-regard, which lead to the emergence of...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I specialize in marital therapy, anxiety disorders, substance abuse recovery, family systems, and trauma work. I have spent the last twenty years serving adults, couples, children, and teens in a variety of settings, including Home-Based Family Preservation Services, community mental health family...
