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
It is my joy and responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment to assist clients and families in navigating life's journey. The therapeutic process is a creative and powerful process in which all treatment goals are tailored to each individual, couple, or family. I have walked hundreds of families through this progression of healing and I use clinical knowledge and skills paired wit...
I work with adults, children, couples, and families. My qualifications include: certification by the Yale Parenting and Child Conduct Clinic in the Kazdin Method of Parent Management Training, certified EMDR therapist, certified Anger Management Specialist, and a member of the Gottman Referral Network (a research-based approach to couples' therapy). I have also worked extensively with individua...
We all seek help for different reasons. For many of us, we reach out because life's currents have set us adrift from our values. I see my job as a therapist to help bring you back to shore. To do this, I will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you realign with your values, wether this is in the context of relationships, new transitions, or difficult periods of time. I work with a wid...
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative...
Our mission is to provide effortlessly accessible behavioral health services to the community in an environment that is safe, warm, inviting, and secure. To remove the fear, shame, inadequacy, and hopelessness that prevents individuals from seeking help while addressing the client’s lack of insight and providing mental health awareness....
I have been working in Human Services in some capacity since 2012. I truly enjoy working with people, learning their stories, and helping my clients write a new, happier, and more confident chapter in their life. Life can be overwhelming, and coping strategies that work on a normal day may not work during difficult or traumatic times. I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptan...
I believe that whatever symptom, distress, or issue it is that brought you here is actually your call to address the healing and development that you are seeking. You may be experiencing relationship conflicts, chronic stress and burnout, anxiety, depression or some other dis-ease. These are your invitations to turn inward and identify what needs to be addressed on a deeper level. With insight...
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1995. I have had a private practice since 2002. I work with couples, families, and individuals from 12-90 years of age. I work with a variety of issues including marital struggles, communication problems, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and pornography addiction. I am up beat and work from a solution-focused perspective. I have a...
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I have a passion for helping others rebuild and reconnect, and I especially enjoy working with families and couples. I often work with people who are feeling stuck, unhappy, or exhausted by their current situations or relationships, who want change, but don't know what to do next. I like to start therapy by building a strong therapeutic alliance; truly getting to know my client's story and...
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I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) trained in psychotherapy & focus on the interlocking relationships between families & individuals. My focus is assisting individuals & couples in exploring & finding a sense of well-being, movement, & self-identity through the Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, & Experiential Therapy approaches. I strive to facilitate a safe space for individua...
Our close relationships are important to our mental and emotional well-being and when they are strained, it affects many areas of our lives. In fact, secure relationships are one of the main factors that contribute to the resilience we need to cope with adverse experiences. I specialize in helping couples and families improve their relationships. Healthy relationships are the key to coping with...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. I have experience in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, Bi-polar disorder, addiction, life adjustment issues, personality disorders, gender/identity, family and relationship issues. Throughout my career I've h...
