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
As a Christian I believe our faith and relationship with God are at the very center of how we experience our life, identity, and purpose and therefore how we view ourselves and interact with others. The Bible teaches that at the core our individual and relationship struggles are results of our sinful hearts and an imperfect relationship with God. The only way to true and lasting change is throu...
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Lanny is a Registered Play Therapist and is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. She is also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Lanny helps children, adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, behavioral challenges, autism spectrum disorders and family dynamics/relationships....
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People possess an astonishing and incredible natural capacity to heal themselves both mentally and physically. But, many are not able to find their path through life's complex and sometimes painful questions. Therapy can be the catalyst for healing by peeling back the layers to find your innate, intuitive wisdom about yourself. My role as your therapist is to be your champion- to accept you and...
"Good architecture is like a good therapy session, a good marriage, a good poem - gently and almost invisibly allowing you to be you, as flawed and as beautiful as you are." -- Robert Sullivan ________________________________________________ Therapy is about you finding the ability to be the desired ideal of yourself. My place is to work together with you as an assistant in finding the tools an...
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Hello! As a humanistic therapist with Claremont Counseling and Support, I focus on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, in your life outside of therapy, and in your family of origin. I enjoy working with individuals as they transition into new stages of their life and cope with the many challenges to identity, self, and relationship that often result. I work with...
Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! I am a behavioral specialist, trained to assist with a variety issues you and your family may be facing. My focus is on personal wellness for the individual and the family. My goal is to develop an individual plan of care to help you walk in your destiny. I have over 20 years of experience working in the fields of behavioral health, substance abuse, case...
We all face challenges, but we don't need to face them alone. When you struggle with relationship issues, depression/anxiety, or other personal crises, you may feel alone, stuck, and helpless. As your therapist, I will come alongside you and help you to move forward with a greater sense of well-being and empowerment. When working with me, you can expect a safe environment where you are respecte...
I offer affordable & knowledgeable sexual addiction recovery care that is Biblically centered and clinically sound. I'm an Associate Sexual Addiction Therapist (ASAT) trained thru IITAP, which utilizes Patrick Carnes' sexual addiction treatment approach. I'm also a CCPS-C (Certified Clinical Partner Specialist candidate), trained thru APSATS in the multidimensional Partner Trauma Model. I work ...
