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
Update 10/29/2020: I am booked and can not accept new clients. Please check back in 01/1/2021. Depression/anxiety, children/family work, trauma, couples counseling are my areas of focus. Many find my comfortable warm nature to be helpful in their journey of healing. I bring a lot experience to the table being a former TV reporter now Marriage and Family Therapist. I have practiced for over 12...
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DaJavon Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new wa...
Whether you find yourself looking for a therapist for an old issue(s) that never seems to go away, or an acute onset regarding your relationship, I commend you for taking this first step. I am a level II trained practitioner of the Gottman method for couple therapy. Resentful towards your partner? Has their been a betrayal? Maybe you just feel disconnected and unhappy in your relationship. Gott...
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