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
The decision to come for counseling is sometimes a difficult one, yet an important step towards change. It will be an honor for me to walk with you through this therapeutic JOURNEY that we try to keep PURE of judgments and labeling. I am a nationally board certified counselor. I work with people who experience grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, decreased motivation, parentin...
I provide individual and group therapy to adults and consider it a privilege to help others in their personal growth experience. I am passionate about helping people meet their goals, and find balance in their lives. I will provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to support you through your treatment. I offer evening appointments for your convenience, and I'm located in Northern Kentucky....
Stories unfold, and so do our lives. Grappling with the normal questions and challenges of being human can, at times, become overwhelming. Storyline Counseling and Wellness is here to help you on your journey. I provide compassionate counseling to help you feel more alive, more aware, more engaged, and more at home in your own story. I believe counseling is a relational and collaborative proces...
My philosophy is that within each of us is the capacity to flourish. Counseling can be transformational for people working through life transitions, painful emotions, challenging relationships, and so much more. Together we can work to implement practical strategies that cultivate positive wellbeing and decrease stress. I help my clients to deepen their awareness and self-compassion so that the...
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I believe people have the ability to heal from harmful experiences. I seek to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, building trust through compassion and nonjudgmental understanding. I use an integrative approach which includes evidence based theories and therapies. I implement EMDR, cognitive behavior therapy, person-centered therapy, positive psychology, solution-based therapy...
To stay true to my specialization, I will only be accepting new clients for relationship counseling purposes (or through a personalized referral). This can be for couples counseling, individual counseling, or family therapy that centers around relationship issues. I am most passionate about my work, and more effective, when focusing on these specializations. I also work with many "nontraditiona...
In therapy we will build upon your own inner strength, and authentic self to process and heal any pain or psychological injuries that might be getting in your way of living a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, that is, we will work together to help navigate and explore any problems or patterns in your life that may be contributing to the...
Nicole Fulton, M.S., LCPC, NCC, is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Nicole has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, each with their own unique strengths and challenges. Regardless of the issue that brings people to therapy, Nicole believes that each individual's therapeutic journey is unique, and as such, customizes her...
