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
Beginning therapy takes courage! When we are hurting, confused, and uncertain, it can be difficult to reach out for help. It's an honor and privledge to work with individuals and couples with the goal of helping people live life to the fullest. I look forward to hearing from you, to discover if we are a good fit for one another. Couple therapy is my passion and a majority of my training and...
*Accepting teletherapy clients (audio/video) during COVID-19!* Are you feeling lost or out-of-touch with yourself? Do you lack self-esteem and confidence? Are you struggling in your relationship(s), failing to find the right partner, or repeating the same disappointing patterns of love and loss? You are not alone! Clients seek me out to develop or regain a secure sense of self, reduce and manag...
I believe that everyone should be able to live their lives to the fullest. For many, there is something that gets in the way. I would like the opportunity to help you learn how to have a better way of life. I have experience helping adults and adolescents make changes in their lives. I like to find out my client's strengths and build off of that. Look, everyone struggles from time to time, but ...
Who would have ever imagined having to cope with a pandemic? Yet we do and we are. At times old coping skills fall short and feel lost. You might hide your pain, put a smile on and fake it as best as possible. No need to go through that alone. Addiction as well as feeling low or anxious is a confusing world filled with self doubt, grief, loss, shame & guilt; all the emotions we try to hide from...
Not accepting new clients until January 2021. Please email to schedule new appointments. Change often occurs when we least expect it and sometimes we need help navigating that change. Experiences from the past or struggles in the present often cause us to feel anxious, depressed, or stuck in negative patterns. The process of therapy will allow you a safe and nurturing space to create and be the...
Relationships; as fulfilling as they can be, can be tough at times. Are you a wife or husband, a girlfriend or boyfriend, or an adult daughter or son that is struggling with how to improve or simply manage a relationship with a loved one? It's not easy with all the other stressors in life these days. Whether you come in as an individual or as a couple, let's discover how you can experiencing a...
***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.*** Broken relationships, addictions, spiritual issues, or an overall sense of dissatisfaction can distract from your true purpose. Do you find yourself stuck and frustrated? I'd like to help. I can provide a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment to help restore your spiritual and emotional wholeness. A peaceful and purpose filled life is your G...
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Joy uses her compassion and down-to-earth nature to provide an environment where clients can feel safe to be their authentic selves. She understands that seeking change, or something different, is not an easy process. Joy forms collaborative partnerships with her clients when developing therapeutic goals and a plan for care. She uses mindfulness, empathy and insight to a...
I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples and have extensive experience working with moms who are struggling with the demands of parenthood. I work especially well with those who are seeking counseling to address issues such as anxiety, panic, self-doubt, depression, grief, life transitions, divorce, fertility issues, parenting challenges, stress management, health issues, relationship...
Improving your mental and emotional health is my passion. In my 18 years of counseling experience I have had great success in helping people overcome addictions, depression, anxiety and marital problems. To achieve this I provide intelligence based counseling and the most responsible standardized instruments to assess whether treatment is relevant and effective. My therapy is designed to help...
We specialize in couples counseling. Even if this is your last chance to save the relationship, we have hope and are ready to work with you. We are also experienced in individual counseling, with issues such as depression, anxiety, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, parenting, or simply adjusting to changes in life. As Christian counselors, We are equipped to provide Gospel-centered Biblical...
I enjoy working with persons from all different walks of life. I work with individual, couples, families, and children, but particularly feel a passion to work with persons who are struggling with new transitions in their life such as grief, trauma, divorce, and relationship conflicts. I have worked in community mental health with individuals, couples, children and families with various diagnos...
I love working with couples. From our very first session you will take home practical tools for both communication and relaxation. In moments of stress, you will have less blaming ways to express what you need to keep things from escalating. For those times when you do lose your cool, you will know more about calming yourself down before saying something you regret. I'll help you learn to be...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (VIA TELEHEALTH) - At some point in everyone's journey life becomes difficult to manage. Sometimes the difficulty in our lives is due to our own choices, the choices of those we love, or just the circumstances we find ourselves in at the time. Our aim is to be a place where those who are struggling and hurting can discover healing, reconciliation, freedom, and joy and to h...
Ellis earned an undergraduate in Psychology from Otterbein University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lakeland University. She has specific training working with parents, children 0-18 and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, developmental adjustments and...
