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 40 years experience in helping clients make the changes they want to make, I focus on the strengths in the person and the relationship. I use a variety of approaches that have been helpful to many clients, including hypnosis and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Since 1988 I have conducted a Court approved Domestic Violence Intervention Program that has helped change many lives. I also...
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I provide psychotherapy to adult clients, both on an individual basis and within the context of significant relationship(s). I see clients whose gender or sexual orientation do not fit neatly into the boxes assigned at birth. I work with clients struggling with depression, grief, loss, and body image issues. I see both couples and those in non-traditional family structures who are experiencing...
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, & families who are experiencing relationship problems and issues related to anxiety, depression, adjustments, life changes, and grief/loss. I have a particular interest in premarital/couples therapy and have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (a research based approach to couples therapy). My aim with couples is to...
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I am a holistic psychotherapist who incorporates talk therapy with alternative therapies to treat trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, addictions, self esteem, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship issues and life purpose inquiries. I also work with individuals seeking help during life transitions such as loss of loved ones, divorce, adoptions, fertility struggles, and career...
Dr. Kimbrough is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified by the states of Arkansas, Georgia, & Texas. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work where she was a research assistant for Dr. Brené Brown & Dr. Ronda Dearing. She has a variety of social work experience in micro and macro settings including working with foster children, college students,...
Julie is the owner of Bowman Family Services, and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. She works primarily with adolescents and adults on an individual basis. She is a trained in teaching mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices as a means to overcome stress and anxiety. She is a Christian counselor who specializes in...
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