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
Life’s journey, though affected by issues that threaten to overwhelm and sometimes consume, is intended to be interesting, exciting and rewarding. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who created JEM with passion and purpose. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families who are challenged by anxiety, depression, impulse control, anger managemen...
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who ...
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*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN JAN. 2021* I provide a skillful, respectful, warm and compassionate therapeutic environment in which you can begin your journey of healing and personal development. My goal as your therapist is to apply a combination of compassion and clinical expertise to empower you to reach your greatest potential. I enjoy working with people from a broad diversity of histories and...
I believe each individual I see is different, has unique needs, and each client needs an individual plan. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma issues, depression, eating disorders, relationships, and other areas. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapy for Couples, in addition to other...
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My treatment focus is to treat depression, anxiety and marital therapy within 6 to 12 visits, for even the most difficult, previously failed cases. Two of Chicago Magazine's Top 500 physicians referred their own patients for 19 years. The Center's reputation was built on its commitment and success at offering the most effective and rapid treatments without the use of medications. The vast major...
If you are looking for relief from life’s difficulties, you’re in the right place. You don’t have to face life’s personal struggles and stressful situations alone. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties or other sensitive life transitions, therapy may be an effective solution. A compassionate therapist can offer you support and help you find...
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Note: return calls will be from a different number from the one listed on this page! I work with children and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, life changes and other issues. I believe there is a link between anxiety and chronic pain and I have found useful tools to help alleviate both. I became a counselor after years of working as an elementary art...
My goal is to create a safe space within the context of a counseling relationship to help individuals come to a greater understanding of self, as well as to navigate difficulties of relationships, traumatic life events, and current sources of stress or difficulty. I take a holistic approach to help clients reach a greater place of healing, wholeness, and competency to face challenges in the...
