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 marriage and family therapist my passion is to help couples and families build resilient and satisfying relationships through meaningful connection with one another. I believe that having healthy relationships are one's greatest asset. In fact, having secure and satisfying relationships with those closest to us strongly contributes to overall health and well being. Maintaining positive and...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My practice is grounded in positive, humanistic values that encourage personal growth and healing with a variety of treatment modalities. I believe each client deserves the most effective treatment tailored to their unique personality and circumstances. Many different issues can be addressed in counseling sessions. If you are thinking about beginning the inner quest of...
The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light. – Sandra Kring What are your struggles? Is it depression or anxiety? An unhealthy relationship? Experiencing a loss? Has infidelity injured your relationship? Are you contemplating divorce? How is your relationship with your children? If you are experiencing any of the...
I enjoy working with individuals, groups and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, etc. I am interested in working with children (10+), adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and People of Color who are ready and willing to work on repairing their relationships with self and others (peers, partners, family and friends). I have a vast array of trainin...
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I provide individual, couple's and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or social difficulties. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with more than ten years of experience. I co-founded Sunshine State Counseling Center. In my practice, I empower individu...
Relationships can be very difficult and emotionally exhausting. In fact, problems in relationships can increase depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can affect all areas of life. I believe that there is hope for anyone who is having problems with relationships or mental health issues. I enjoy helping people make changes and improve their lives. For over 28 years, I've been helping...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! SLIDING SCALE STARTS @ $30!***. Friends of the Family (FOFM) offers counseling services for teens, adults, couples, and families at affordable out-of-pocket rates. KATIE McALISTER specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She employs empathy & compassion as she guides clients to emotional wholeness. SHERRY DOGGETT specializes in...
I believe that within each of us is the desire to thrive, love, connect, and succeed in life! At times it can be overwhelming to surmount the difficulties and stress of life. You do not have to do it alone! I work with my clients to develop a plan that fits their personality, so that you can reach your life goals. What has happened in the past has everything to do with what is happening today. ...
In a safe and supportive environment I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. For more than thirty years I have worked collaboratively with my clients around many different concerns, including illness and grief, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting (including co-parenting and step-parenting), career change and stress, care-taking of elderly and other family...
I have extensive clinical experience, 18 years+, working in the trauma-related, mental health, and counseling fields. I have been clinically licensed as a LMFT since 2006 and am an active member (clinical fellow) of AAMFT/GAMFT. My clinical path has allowed me to gain significant knowledge and experience in the field of mental health & counseling, clinical consultation, and speaking. I provide...
I believe that connection to both our deepest selves and others is an integral part of healing. Using compassion, empathy and respect, I strive to genuinely and authentically connect with my clients and walk with them on their journey to greater health, wellness and relationships. I take a strengths-based approach to treatment to ensure that individuals, couples and families can recognize the...
You have been considering counseling for quite some time and I'm glad you are here. If you and your partner are feeling more like roommates than lovers or feeling irritated and struggle to be in the same room together, I want to help. I assist you in moving beyond what you think is possible, providing services to both individuals & couples. My goal is to provide a safe and confidential space fo...
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families on a wide range of personal and family-adjustment concerns. Some people have a clear idea of the problem at the outset. Others simply feel troubled and are having difficulty coping with daily challenges. In all cases, I begin with a close consideration of what is known about the difficulty and of factors that may have contributed t...
