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'm not currently accepting new clients. I earned my Ph.D from Penn State and M.A. from Boston College. In addition to my clinical training I have an extensive research background in "over-thinking", relationships, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. My approach to therapy is strength-based and results oriented. I adapt the work I do in psychotherapy to each individual client as I've fou...
Have you ever thought of your Entire Life as being a web of relationships? I do. I see your life as having 4 Key Areas of Relationship: 1) With your SELF, 2) With OTHERS, 3) With local Community and the World, 4) And possibly, With Substances, or other Vices. When any 1 or more of these is stressful or out of balance, symptoms occur or worsen. Uncomfortable feelings of transition/change, anxiet...
"We all need somebody to lean on." Lean on Me by Bill Withers is a song that articulates one of the best things you can do when life is challenging. Reaching out to family, friends, and a kind professional for help will enable you to get support and make positive changes in your life. Asking for help can be a vulnerable and scary experience, but the results are often worth it. I am devoted to...
One of the key goals of my practice is to help families create balance and make positive changes in their lives. I enjoy working with parents and children in creating a home environment that fosters growth, creativity, and the resilience necessary to face life's challenges. My focus with children and adolescents is to help them discover their strengths and reach their full potential. I also enj...
*** CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I work with children, adolescents, and adults to provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I work from a systems focused perspective where treatment draws from client strengths, is solution-focused, and family centered. I believe in being supportive and empowering clients in their journey to improve. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral techniques ...
I have been a practicing therapist for over 35 years and still love what I do. I specialize in depression, anxiety and marital problems for adults and teens. I have a had a lot of success with cognitive-behavioral therapy but borrow from many different therapies. I really believe in mindfulness meditation and I practice it and teach it to my clients. After practicing for so many years I have a ...
If you're reading this, you are probably going through a difficult time in your life, and you want to find the therapist right for you. I specialize in working with people and the relationships important to them. I work with children (ages 4 years +), teens, individual adults, couples, and families. In therapy, you can expect me to: Be practical and realistic. Help you focus on the present more...
Dr. Susan Dutcher is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. She began working in the mental health field in 2000 and has over 18 years of clinical experience. Dr. Dutcher enjoys working with those experiencing a need for change, desiring personal growth, and empowerment. She has provided therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout her career and has fo...
Helping you find peace is the heart and soul of my work. Whether it's peace in your relationship or in your own well-being, my sessions are focused on helping you connect to the beliefs, skills, and habits that move you toward your desired future. I listen before I speak and I ask thoughtful questions because I am passionate about knowing you well. I will collaborate with you to find the behavi...
Life is short. Why spend it unhappy? My goal for you as your counselor is to help you be happy, have meaningful relationships, and live the life you want. This happens in a collaborative counseling relationship. Let's work together to help you reach your goals. I help adults, adolescents, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, negative behaviors, social...
OFFERING VIDEO/TELEHEALTH ONLY. Your journey begins here. As your counselor I am here to help guide the way. I utilize a holistic approach aimed at helping you better understand you, your situation, your goals, and how to achieve that which you desire. Some of this may be achieved using a variety of skills including, but not limited to: better communication with your partner, how to transition...
Making the decision to seek help is one of the bravest things a person can do and I am proud to be able to offer that help. I believe that change is possible when there is support and compassion present, which is why I use a mixture of therapeutic techniques to elicit those changes. I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify solutions and implement positive changes in the lives ...
If you are struggling with anxiety, moodiness and/or are feeling overly stressed out, maybe I can help. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. As a trauma focused therapist I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Biofeedback, Brainspotting & EMDR in a safe and supportive therapeutic space. I am accepting clients for individual sessions who are interest...
