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 work with a wide range of clients struggling with a multitude of personal issues and mental disorders. Regardless of diagnosis, I help each and every client identify their strengths and support systems and challenge them to visualize their best self. By creating therapy goals together, I empower my clients to take the first steps in the healing process. I have a special interest in the treatm...
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I will update my status when there is new availability. I apologize for any inconvenience. My therapeutic passion is helping individuals, couples, and families identify and overcome obstacles, create long-lasting positive change, and achieve interpersonal and personal transformation. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize eclectic, holistic, a...
Our relationships in our lives can be some of the most challenging and most rewarding experiences we have. When those relationships reach the challenging phase I believe it is important to strengthen these relationships. When working with individual clients I believe to combat things such as depression and anxiety we must focus on that individual’s experiences with others. When working with...
Charis Counseling Center has been providing expert counseling in the central Florida area since its inception in 2000. Founded by Jim Keller, LMHC we have steadily grown to 14 therapists, including three qualified supervisors, and serve our community in 3 locations. We focus on providing caring, safe, and quality therapy to our clients and offer a variety of treatment modalities to ensure we ca...
I consider it a privilege to walk along side people as they journey through life's circumstances. Whether the journey involves a relationship with a family member, a partner, or even the relationship you have with yourself; I am passionate about helping you improve the quality of your life through the quality of your relationships. I am especially drawn to work with couples. These relationships...
Laura is acutely aware that reaching out for therapy services in the midst of difficulty is an act of courage. She is encouraged that you have sought help and hopes that you find the information listed here informative as you make the best decision for this time in your life’s journey. This journey could mean individual work or it might mean that you include your partner/spouse or chosen family...
Welcome! Since you're reading this, I imagine a part of you wants to change something in yourself or your life. I'm here to support you being successful in achieving your therapy goals! You want therapy that works; that is why I only use evidence-based therapies that provide results you can count on! I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma,...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years’ experience working in the mental health and addiction treatment field in various settings including; substance abuse treatment, residential and outpatient mental health treatment, schools and hospital medical clinics. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My counseling style incorporates solution focused brief therapy, motivational...
My practice is full. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have deep experience with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, & children helping them to find ways to heal the wounds that are interfering with the here and now. I know that finding the right fit is essential to change and healing. I work to see you as you are, rich with endearingly human qualities. You need to feel sa...
Everyone is the hero or heroine of their own story, but sometimes life happens, and those stories can get off track or turned around. Ben is passionate about helping people get their stories back on track. Therapy begins with a supportive and accepting place to tell those stories. Ben’s therapy style is warm and accepting, with clients as the experts on who they are, where they are in life, and...
My work with clients emphasizes an exploration of their intrinsic strengths, while supporting them in finding more adaptive ways to heal and/or address pain and distress. I have experience in helping individuals address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, chronic pain, self-esteem, and attachment concerns. Specifically, I have experience supporting first responders and health-care...
I am aware of the bravery it takes to acknowledge and take steps to reach out for help and I applaud you. I believe that as we engage in the process of awareness and healing we can conquer life’s challenges and thrive. I serve individuals, couples, and families struggling with relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, adjustment, inattention/poor organization, and cultural diversity related...
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help and achieving your best self! I focus on treating anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and life adjustment difficulties in older adolescents and adults. I also enjoy working with couples on building communication skills, managing conflicts, and establishing connections to help deepen meaningful relationships. Through a client centered...
People generally do not seek me out until they're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or have run out of answers and resources. My role models were country physicians who lived and practiced all of their professional lives in one community. Being licensed now for forty years, what I can bring is quite a bit of experience. I mostly do individual therapy, but am well trained in couples and family...
