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
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children 5+, teens, adults, couples and families. In addition to my education I've gained life experience having grown up in a military family and traveling all over the United States as well as throughout Europe, South Africa, and Mexico. I thoroughly enjoy helping people and have a broad base of therapy...
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Often we strive to lead more fulfilling lives and yet find we are using the same "tools" that created unsatisfying relationships, stress, anxiety and self-esteem challenges. Let me support you in uncovering the "roots" of these patterns by applying evidence-based tools to develop a greater sense of self-esteem, satisfaction in relationships and a fulfilling work-life balance. As a private pract...
I am Diana Loesch, I'm new to Texas, and I LOVE it. I have recently opened a private practice, The Happiness Warriors, and it is an exciting (and scary) time! I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2006, and I have worked with folks with a variety of concerns-anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and chemical dependency, from diverse backgrounds, ages, and cultures. The common...
New couples are often reluctant to seek help. Be it stigma surrounding couple's therapy or feeling like they are "not old enough," couples often wait until resentment and unhappiness have grown to distressing levels before reaching out. This has only become more true as more folx are spending time at home due to the COVID pandemic. According to relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, couples ofte...
My experience is primarily with children, young adults and couples. I also work with depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have extensive training in couples counseling techniques. I enjoy humor and like to use it in therapy when appropriate. I take a holistic approach to therapy and work with a group tha...
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Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I have worked in the mental health field for over twenty years as a social worker and as a therapist with the military, in the public school system, with a non profit agency, with Child Protective Services and Rady...
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BF Empowerment specializes in helping you reach your goals. Our specialty is helping those dealing with stress, feeling over-whelmed, trauma, relationship concerns, financial concerns, anxiety, and depression. We develop a plan to move you from feeling stressed and over-whelmed to feeling in control again. We work to improve your relationships with your loved ones and yourself. If you are feeli...
I have extensive skills with adolescents/adults/families yet conceptualize my role as guiding others to vibrantly re-illuminate their lives. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my appreciation for communication as a healing agent, intensified by my MSc. in Speech Pathology from McGill University. When challenged by traumatic medical events, I was struck by patients’ capacity to recover...
Is your anxiety and depression taking over your life? Are you struggling to adjust to life stress and/or survival of traumatic events? Are you a parent struggling to help your child through life traditions and big feelings? Are you barely hanging on, possibly coping with drugs and alcohol? Are you finding it difficult connecting with yourself and others around are you? Have you experienced...
