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
Being human isn't always easy, no matter how much we would like it to be. Sometimes we experience events and relationship challenges that shake us to the core, leave our emotions raw, and challenge everything that we think we believe about the world. One of my passions is helping individuals and couples to find coping strategies, process through the difficulties they are facing, and help them m...
In my mind, the ideal psychologist is validating, transparent, practical, and experienced. As both a board certified CBT and DBT therapist, I teach tangible tools to get "unstuck" based on scientific research within a nonjudgmental, warm, environment. My hope is to help you move toward the life you want and create some distance from the thoughts and behaviors that might get in your way. My goal...
If you are on the fence about starting therapy, we completely understand, and that is why we are committed to providing a positive and comfortable experience here. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, coming in to start therapy can be a vulnerable experience. Therefore, therapy always goes at your pace, and we value interactive feedback wh...
We do what we want' is a primary premise in the approach Karen takes to counseling, and a clear reflection and understanding of what that means to each client, is where she will begin. Karen's counseling style is based in Reality Therapy; our choices are powerful. She will help her clients to take stock of where he or she is, where they truly desire to be, and help search her client's soul to...
I work with individuals, couples, and families to make a positive difference in their lives. I am specially trained to work with couples and families and have substantial experience with children and adolescents as well. I also have specific training for anxiety, mood issues, including depression, and trauma-related problems....
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* So many things have changed over the last few weeks. Are you overloaded or underwhelmed? We all have different circumstances that we are dealing with in these uncertain times. Maybe you need assistance dealing with this new way of life or you desire to enhance the one you've been living. It is the most challenging of times, that we are offered the opportuni...
It is a great honor to be part of one's journey to healing, growth, and empowerment. In my practice, I strive to create an environment of empathy and compassion where clients feel safe to do this work. I couple this with various theoretical frameworks to meet each client, family, or couple's unique needs. I work with many challenges including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma,...
Tired of feeling "stuck" & helpless? It's time to take back your life! This is not how you wanted it to be...constantly overwhelmed, anxious/on edge, feeling lost and discouraged. From conflict in relationships to your own basic sanity.… it's a never ending cycle of chaos in your head that won't stop. Everything seems to trigger you from something painful in the past. Fear and worry make it har...
Hello there! It is so lovely to connect with you. What an honor it is to be a witness to women evolving and growing into themselves. I wholeheartedly honor you in showing up for yourself to begin this search. When we arrive here, ready to do our inner work, we can sense a readiness to shift our lives. Most of us have not been taught how to navigate and investigate what is happening inside. I wa...
I focus on treating individuals, couples and families in pursuit of relief from various emotional, behavioral and relational struggles. I seek to empower clients as they reshape and restore their lives following emotional hurts, changes in mood, traumas and other life-altering circumstances. I'm committed to assisting clients as they build identity, live with integrity and achieve sustainable...
Brad has worked with individuals and couples for over 25 years. He holds a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MaMFT) from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Brad is founder and director of Fresh Roots Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). He has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples counseling and specializes in working with affairs and...
As a Therapist, I focus on helping individuals overcome anxiety and mood disorders, and work with couples to help build better connections with each other and resolve conflict. I also help individuals deal with pain and stress by using cognitive and mindfulness techniques. Lastly, but importantly, I guide individuals who are seeking a spiritual solution to their pain, fears and losses. I have h...
Asking for help can be the hardest thing that some us will ever do. Life is messy. Choosing to grow is intentional and requires work. It's courageous to say, "I don't want to do this alone." Everyone needs support at some point whether you are battling depression or anxiety, working your way through grief, navigating through a life transition or marriage and family problems. I want to help you...
Mark Prange, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist, Parenting Coordinator, Certified Family Mediator, and Team Facilitator in collaborative law cases. Dr. Prange has maintained a private practice for more than 20 years. Prior to his private practice, Dr. Prange served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida for eight years. Dr. Prange specializes in clinical and forensic...
Christina enjoys working with individuals, couples and families helping support them in making changes they want to make. She has her B.A. in Sociology and Diversity Studies from SCSU and her M.S. in MHC from Walden University. She is in pursuit of her Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. Christina has 30 years of experience providing adults, adolescents, children, and families...
