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
With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I have found psychotherapy to be a powerful means to create lasting and meaningful change in lives. I consider myself to be an interactive, collaborative, and relational therapist and specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples. I am accepting new clients using telemedicine at this time. My practice includes the treatment o...
The Center for Cognitive Therapy of North County San Diego aims at helping children, adults partners, married couples and families overcome cognitive, emotional and behavior problems that limit actualizing their potential and inhibit personal, social and spiritual growth and development. A vast array of evidence based scientific knowledge, clinical expertise and spiritual sensitivity helps...
Phone, FaceTime, WhatsApp or outdoors near Palm Beach. Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, or all of these? Are you feeling out of control, struggling to decide your future? Is it hard to find motivation and energy to move forward? Are your relationships suffering? Is your health declining? I am dedicated to helping others overcome emotional/physical health challenges, maintain healthy...
I believe that therapy offers a non-judgmental space to deal with life's challenges and transitions. The process of therapy is to aid us in better understanding ourselves and to find our own power so that we are well equipped to handle wherever our journey leads us. I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families to explore alternative strategies for getting the life they desire. The...
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give m...
Emotional healing begins by sharing your story -- I know this from my own personal journey. To foster a warm, comfortable setting for my clients, I employ a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that offers a relaxed environment for therapy in your own space. I offer HIPAA compliant distance therapy (i.e. teletherapy, video therapy, phone therapy) in an effort to reach a wider range of people ...
I am most passionate about helping strengthen couples as the foundation for the family and helping adult clients flourish through Christ-centered couple's and mental health therapy to achieve their God-given purpose. Particularly important for couples therapy is understanding that your relationship is the client; and I am passionate about strengthening the client. I will listen carefully with...
Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by the demands of work, home or relationships? Is your child making choices you are worried about? Are you stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break out of? You are not alone. I am here to listen, explore and discover what you want in life and how we can get you there. I work collaboratively with you to heal, grow and live the life you desire. I consider t...
My approach is based in the Existential-Phenomenological and Relational Psychodynamic traditions; however my practice is integrative and based on each client's unique needs and goals. I strive to create a trusting, welcoming, empathic and non-judgmental environment in which you explore what it means to be you, within the context of your experiences, values, relationships and worldviews. Through...
We have a natural tendency to turn away from difficult things. However, when you have the right tools, you become capable of managing difficult circumstances and relationships. I am here to help you learn how to use the tools which will be effective for you to thrive in a world full of twists and turns. My style of clinical work will lead you to an increased sense of self-awareness, improved...
I believe that your decision to seek therapy is a sign of strength, courage, and respect for your personal and relationship well-being. Congratulations on taking the first, and often, hardest step. Identifying a therapist with whom you are comfortable is also a critical step toward facilitating the changes that you desire. I have a collaborative and active style in therapy. I am sensitive to th...
Have you recently reached a point that you feel overwhelmed, sad, or stressed and want to make a change? Have you been experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship stressors? If you're seeking relief from suffering, improvement of coping skills, or support making a decision, therapy can help. If you are ready to make a change in your life, reach out and lets work together to help you reach yo...
I believe that therapy is different for everyone and there is no "cookie-cutter" approach. My main goal is to have the therapy process fit your specific needs as a unique individual. Whether that means helping you develop additional tools/skills to help you be successful with life changes, or if you need someone to sit with you without judgment and share in your process until you have moved pas...
Through both personal and professional challenges I know that in life we all at times find ourselves, or our loved ones, feeling stuck, confused, or even more disheartened - without hope! Counseling/Therapy is about unraveling the story and learning to write a new narrative and ending that is both healthy and fulfilling. With over 20 years of experience in counseling, I am a full-time clinical...
As a military spouse and mother of five, I'm very aware of the sacrifices military members, veterans and their families make. Many of these same experiences are shared by first responders and other individuals who experience cumulative and ongoing traumas as a result of their line of work. I specialize in providing services to military and first responders. I find myself working best in the spa...
