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 enjoy working with people who have come to "stuck places" in their lives. We all have times when we are not able to overcome life circumstances on our own. I work with my clients to unlock those inner resources to help them break through overwhelming circumstances and challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by emotional issues or are just looking to move your life to a different place...
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile! Making the decision to enter into therapy is a courageous decision and I honor your steps at moving towards creating your life worth living. I believe strongly that the relationship with your therapist is incredibly important and as such I offer a free 20 minute phone call so we may talk and discover if we are a good fit for each other. My...
We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help restore hope and healing in your life and relationships with others. I approach our time together as an honor and privilege, an...
I work with children, teens, adults and couples to discuss concerns, help clients make decisions about their present and future and most importantly, strengthen relationships. I work with individual adults or groups, provide marital therapy and offer blended family counseling. I enjoy working with teens and specialize in individual or group sessions for adolescents. I specialize in helping...
I am in this line of work because I firmly believe in the incredible strength of the human spirit and our ability to create desired change. My M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy afforded an elevated perspective of the human condition through the lens of larger influential systems. This framework shifted psychotherapy away from exclusively looking at the individual to looking at the family and...
I have been helping people for over 20 years in the healthcare field and I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating mental illness and substance abuse in inpatient and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience using multiple therapeutic modalities and I use several to create a unique and personalized treatment plan. At my practice, you will be treated individually, as a person(s...
Are you experiencing exceptional challenges such as learning how to respond to difficult people or Suicidal thoughts? Do you feel stuck and want to move forward? PA Counseling is able to accept you as a new client. Counseling should be tailored to your needs, phase of life and personality. Your sessions can focus on being heard or exploring worries or how Trauma affects you, eliminating Panic...
I’m grateful to have this opportunity to connect with you. The therapeutic process is a sacred journey. Here we can share in a safe, non-judgmental place. If we have suffered addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma we can uncover the aspects of ourselves that need healing. The quality of our lives is directly connected to the quality of our relationships - with ourselves and with others. When ...
Is something keeping your peace? Do you struggle daily/weekly with anxiety and/or depression. Are you ready to move forward and be full of life? Often times we get stuck in our past or stuck in the negatives because it's comfortable and known. It's your choice to stay stuck or to take a chance and move forward. The unknown can be a very scary place but with positive coping skills, my support an...
I will be on maternity leave from April-October 2020 and so I am unable to accept any new clients. My training as a family therapist means that I take into account the relationships and experiences that have shaped you. With me, you can expect to examine patterns of thought and behavior in various areas of your life, work to understand how your unique personal history contributes to these...
When there are relational or sexual problems between loved ones, it can leave you feeling stuck, isolated, or defeated.You might feel like you are the problem.You are not alone and I can help.These feelings often come from early childhood messages that stay with us and interfere with our adult relationships. Being able to access and challenge these blocking messages can unlock a world to feelin...
I would love to meet with you and hear your story. Taking the leap of seeing a therapist can take a lot of courage. I am here to help support you in your journey as you navigate through life's challenges. If you are looking to increase your self worth and empower your true self, I am here to support you in that process. Whatever challenges you are facing, I aim to provide a non-judgemental spac...
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques that fit your needs, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or...
As a marital and family therapist, I work with couples and individuals in various stages of relationship including: committed couples who need help processing and repairing relationship wounds and trauma; divorced or divorcing couples working towards a cooperative divorce or co-parenting relationship; step-family and adoptive family challenges; pre-marital couples looking to enhance a solid...
I strive to create an open and honest relationship with my patients; I hope to meet their needs by facilitating conversations about their goals while teaching strategies on how to live healthy and productive lives. I enjoy practicing with individuals, couples, and family counseling. I am especially passionate about working with women issues, specifically perinatal mood disorders, trauma, and...
