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
Gottman Seven Principles Leader. Gottman Marriage Therapy Level 3 trained. When serving my clients I invest in a solid therapeutic relationship. If you're seeking counseling for the first time you may be feeling anxious. Please allow me to earn your trust and help you achieve your goals. If you've tried counseling before and your concerns persists, we can work together to review your goals and...
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Monty Shultz Counseling prides itself in building relationships will all clients. We enjoy working with all age groups but tend to see more children/adolescents. Within that age group We enjoy working with behavioral disorders typically seen as difficult to treat. We enjoy the challenge that behavioral disorders present and helping families navigate through the change process. We skilled...
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I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults, adolescents and couples facing anxiety, life transitions, stress and relationship issues. I help clients understand the challenges they face and make changes that improve their quality of life. In my experience, this process helps individuals develop greater self esteem, improve communication skills, feel happier and gain a sense of hope. M...
Life can be challenging. Transitions, relationships and life events can cause anyone to feel unsure. The most resilient person can sometimes struggle. I have been privileged to provide therapy to individuals, couples and families to the East Tennessee community for 30 years. I have worked in a variety of environments including UTK, a mental health center, a community college and two local area...
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Have you decided to make positive changes in your life, relationship, family? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I can help. I believe that we all have strengths and my job is to help people achieve their goals by using their strengths. Everyone needs support at some point in their lives. Whether it's a loss - death or divorce, relationship distress, difficulty making a big decision, anxiety...
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I support individuals who struggle with relationships, who have difficulty advocating for themselves and who are transitioning through challenging times. We will explore and validate how your attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors helped you survive earlier stressors but currently limit you. We will bring a greater awareness and a deeper understanding of your feelings. Over time, you will be able to...
I am a systemically trained licensed marriage and family therapist with a heart for couples. I cherish the opportunity to help others find their strengths and adapt to their challenges more effectively. I also, understand the unique struggles that accompany grief and loss and seek to help others find hope in the midst of their pain. My training also provides me the expertise to work with the mo...
I earned a Masters of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. Prior to counseling, I spent 20 years in sales, management and recruiting as well as some time as a full time homemaker with my 4 children. I bring to my work my faith, my life experience, and my passion for helping others. I have a passion for couples counseling, parents dealing with children with ADHD, an...
I am a career counselor and psychotherapist. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, I believe our work together will...
My greatest strength and professional interest as a therapist is working in-depth with adults from an interpersonal, psycho-dynamic perspective assisting men and women to gain insight and understanding of how their early relationships and inner emotional experiences have influenced relational patterns which impact them today. I assist people in making self-determined changes in their lives in t...
