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
How exhausted are you after having negative thoughts? Then you start feeling guilty for having negative thoughts so you feel even worse than before? Often times you might look to avoid dealing with it by distracting or numbing yourself with substances. Does it ever feel like the pain or addictions are taking control over your life or at the very least making it difficult for you to enjoy curren...
Tamara works with individuals and couples. Many of Tamara’s clients reach out to address depression, life transitions and trauma. Tamara is particularly passionate about serving parents and young adults. Tamara is trained in Brainspotting and Trauma-Informed M-CBT. Brainspotting is an effective trauma-based therapeutic modality. It helps to identify and heal underlying trauma that contributes t...
In our work together we will maintain a comfortable, respectful atmosphere while exploring your concerns and tailoring an approach that fits your specific needs. In a world that can divide us, I work with people to focus on the positive attributes in their relationships and to explore forgiveness for the mistakes that are made along the relational journey. I have over 25 years of clinical...
My practice is currently FULL! Are you not feeling quite like yourself? Are you feeling stuck or struggling with a difficult experience that you have had? Are you struggling with worry or feeling down? Do you want to improve your relationship with your partner or with your child/teenager? My goal as a therapist is to work in a collaborative manner to empower clients to reach their goals. It is ...
I am a relationship therapist. Utilizing secure, flexible, state-of-the art, online video therapy, I help couples in relationship distress. Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling lost in conflict cycles which they don't understand and desperately want to change. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship,...
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My name is Dr. Kendra A. Surmitis, and I provide a comfortable, private space for individuals seeking personalized counseling, mindfulness, and psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapy. Do you wonder about the impact of your early relationships on your ability to enjoy your life and relationships today? Are you interested to learn more about your personality and avenues for greater life...
Now Accepting New Clients and take United Healthcare. You are going through life surviving but aren't really thriving. On the outside, people might not even notice anything is wrong. Inside, you're second guessing yourself & struggling to find balance. It's difficult to feel like you know who you are or how to be yourself around other people. These feelings may be affecting your relationships,...
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( English | español ) My focus as a bilingual English-Spanish therapist is to help clients feel more confident, empowered and at ease with themselves. In a collaborative style, I can teach clients how to cope during times of stress, manage anxiety and improve their mood. I provide clients with effective skills to set realistic goals and change their patterns of negative behavior, improve...
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Stephen specializes in helping couples work through connection issues and individuals work through issues of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Stephen has a particular interest in working with people struggling with matters of gender and sexuality and those who have experienced spiritual abuse and shame as a result. Prior to returning to the field of psychotherapy, Stephen had a career in law...
My therapeutic approach focuses on guiding the client to discovering their personal truth while providing them with useful information and tools to help better cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships, a stressful environment, or looking to work on developing yourself, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with skil...
It is our desire at Water's Edge Counseling and Play Therapy to meet our clients where they are at. We are living in unprecedented times with the on set of the Covid-19 virus. In a few short months this pandemic has effected everyone in this nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression or frustration of being in your homes and not going about daily routines...
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