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
Welcome, I'm glad you're here! Whether you are struggling with a life transition, anxiety, family conflict, or trauma, the first step is feeling supported in an empathic, non judgmental environment. I foster a client centered approach, in which we will collaboratively identify your goals and expectations for treatment. Together, we will focus on strengths that you already possess to promote...
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Jaime’s therapeutic approach is integrative and eclectic, with the understanding that no one theory fits every individual or situation. She utilizes interventions from multiple theories including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, narrative, person-centered, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy, depending on her client’s needs, preferences and goals. Drawing from her...
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My name is Sandra Gunn and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in Idaho. I have worked extensively with families, children and couples for many years in private practice. I have also worked in the Non Profit sector advocating for children's safety and strong family systems. My many years as a business owner has given me hands on life experiences, both with managing children, work, and...
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With over 25 years of experience, I have an eclectic background including extensive international work. Areas of practice include working with children, teens, families, and adults from a strengths-based, positive psychology perspective. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level ll with a strong background in working with vulnerable populations and people who have experienced trauma....
We are a wife and husband team who are passionate about keeping our relationship healthy and helping other couples to have relationships that thrive. Through our professional experiences as well as our fifteen years of being married, we know that being in a happy relationship takes WORK and requires being intentional in your words and actions every day. It requires you to have the tough...
Kristian specializes in the treatment of: anxiety, depression, grief, couple and family conflicts, addiction, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Kristian has been trained in Emotionally Focused therapy, a therapy designed to help couples identify and communicate their emotions more effectively, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) part 1, a therapy designed to help people h...
Catholic Charities Family and Community Outreach Center serves families, couples, and individuals of all ages with mental health, relationship, and substance use issues. We take a holistic and person centered approach to meet the needs of each person and family we serve. We collaborate extensively with other community agencies, hospitals, and residential programs to provide the most complete...
