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
I am retired military with multiple combat deployments. I have also deployed with and am familiar with each branch of service. I found my passion for helping others while still in the service. I enjoy watching my clients find their strength and worth all while guiding them through emotionally difficult times. I am a non-judgemental and compassionate person who believes that we do what we know t...
My name is Elizabeth Friesen and I am the primary therapist at Friesen Counseling Services. I opened a private practice so I could commit myself to helping people find their direction just as I have found mine. Friesen Counseling offers in office visits in Newton KS. Visit our website FriesenCounseling.com for more information I have advanced training and certifications in trauma focused therap...
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I help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. My clients are my partners, and together we develop treatment goals to target unwanted emotional and behavioral patterns. I often work with clients' prescribing doctors to offer continuity in patient care and thereby bolster medication-therapy outcomes. I follow the humanistic, client-centered model and of...
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AVAILABLE ONLINE. I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling. When working with you as a couple (or individually) I help you build closeness and connection; recover from an affair; give you practical tools to improve your communication and understand what guides your emotions; work through anxiety, depression, and ADHD within the relationship; resolve blended family issues; provide...
Hello! I'm happy you're reading my profile since there are many profiles on this website. You might ask, "How am I different from other therapists?" Well, for starters, I am a man (I can't believe how many female therapists there are on Cleveland's west side!). My chief strength is helping adults, adolescents, and children who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I have been told by my...
Maybe you have been wondering why it takes so much effort to move through your day. Are you exhausted from the seemingly never-ending worry nagging at you, your life becoming increasingly smaller in the effort to contain the worry? Perhaps your feelings have been so confusing or overwhelming that you have tried to cope in harmful ways. You're struggling with unhealthy behaviors, anxiety,...
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Jenna is passionate and dedicated to her role of walking alongside her clients in their journey towards growth. She views therapy as a collaborative process. This allows each person to identify and develop their own path in achieving their goals. Jenna creates a safe and empathic environment while she begins to build trust with her clients. She believes that each client brings their own, unique...
As a recovering perfectionist, I want to know your story. I also want YOU to discover your story. Together we will look at your narrative from a new perspective and decide if the current narrative is serving you. We don't need to change the facts of your past or present, but we can change the story. We can create a second story. You will heal as you change what you tell yourself about you. This...
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**Please Note: I am not accepting new clients at this time due to an upcoming family leave of absence.** Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel more connected to the people around you? If so, you have come to the right place. With a holistic approach in mind, I will provide an open, nonjudgmental and accepting environment in which we can collaborate to explore your feelings, thoughts and...
