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
Coming to that point in life where you are desperate enough to reach out to a stranger for help is a scary, surreal place to be. I have such respect for the person who has the strength to seek help in their time of need. My goal is to create a safe, peaceful space where you can come in and work on the issues you want to work on and set the goals you want to set. Although I utilize an integrativ...
I have been an LMFT since 1993. During that time I've had both education and experience with many of the issues we encounter as we pass through our lives. Couples, individuals and teens are the majority of my practice. We work on relationship problems, divorce and co-parenting, anxiety and depression and parent-child problems. I also have training and experience working with clients with sexual...
I welcome you on your path to personal growth. Self discovery is an important and very personal journey in ones life and requires careful consideration on how to navigate it. I provide a caring, safe and authentic connection in the therapeutic relationship. We work collaboratively to explore and resolve your concerns and improve the quality of your life. For some, the burden of the pain and...
Over the past 30 years as a family therapist, I've learned a lot about the process of change from every family, couple and individual with whom I've had the privilege to work. I believe that our interconnectedness with our friends, family, workplaces, schools and community has the power to transform us into our best selves or trap us in old scripts and routines. Learning to navigate these...
I have been in practice since 1998 treating children, adolescents and adults. I work with couples for Psychotherapy as well as Mediation if you may be facing divorce. Some of the treatment modalities I use in my practice are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Family Systems Theory and Supportive Therapy. I have found in my practice that using an eclectic approach allows my clients...
- Currently providing telehealth sessions in OH and PA - In a world where googling "relationship help" turns up over 1 billion results, let me help to cut through the noise and find advice that will work for you. I want to help people solve their problems and improve their relationships. I am happy to offer concrete and practical guidance, and I think it's okay to laugh during therapy. I offer...
I have been providing psychological and behavioral services in the Chicagoland and Grand Rapids, Michigan area for the last 11 years. In session I am empathetic and positive, working collaboratively with each client, in overcoming life challenges. Due to the vast amount of experience I have gained in both psychotherapy as well as behavioral modification, my therapeutic approach is diverse and c...
I strive to provide competent, compassionate and client-centered therapy services to assist and support individuals, couples, and families in processing past issues, managing daily struggles, and working to make positive choices in the future. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is key in the therapy process. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and...
There are times in everyone's life when we are challenged to the point with seemingly no solutions. Through my years working in the Emergency Department, the sexual assault abuse unit, as an instructor, and as a therapist coupled with life experiences, I have learned about resiliency. It is not about how one falls but how one lands. I truly believe the best investment anyone can make is in...
Are depression, anxiety, worry, fear getting in your way of being the best that you know you can be? Has your work situation become intolerable, or are you aware that it is time to make a change but don't quite know how? Are you dealing with conflict in your work or personal relationships? Tried everything you can think of and still distressed? I CAN HELP!! my areas of specialization are: GRIEF...
I offer Telehealth and teletherapy sessions. You deserve to be happy and my goal is to get you there. Together we can explore the issues at hand and develop a plan that allows you to move forward, confidently. Do you feel like life has become unmanageable? Are you unsure of the next step? Do you feel like you and your partner are more like roommates who are annoyed with one another instead of...
Do you feel stuck in the same unhealthy patterns and want more for your life? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by the memories of a traumatic past? I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma recovery with an emphasis on adult survivors of abuse. We will work collaboratively to develop a plan that fits your needs, whether you are looking f...
Whether you come to me as an individual, a couple, or a family, the work we do together will honor the basic values of acceptance, trust, and emotional safety. We'll focus on uncovering what's behind the feelings and behaviors that you find confusing and upsetting, and we'll open doorways to change. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a graduate of New York University's Silver School of...
Do you want to feel better, be more successful and grow more in your life? Do you want to take back your power? Do you want to create a relationship that is better then it ever was? The mission of my work is to help people to use their own strengths & inner resources, to create more possibilities and develop a plan to achieve these goals and dreams. Life can be filled with great sadness and gre...
It takes strength and courage to ask for support and sometimes the hardest thing to do is to take the first step. I recognize this challenge and the strength it takes to look at oneself, which is why I strive to create a safe and collaborative therapeutic space. During the therapeutic process, I help clients tell their story and create meaning from their life experiences, in order to regain the...
