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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Welcome, I am Joseph R. Carlton, Owner and Therapist of Life Adjustment Solution. I specialize in therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families. Families are the cornerstone for preserving the stability of mental health in today's high intensity society. Individuals, couples, and families are the foundation of building close emotional relationships across generations, ethnicity,...
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I am an Integrative Clinical Psychologist. You may initially come to me to get unstuck from an overextended problem, but stay because of the soul work we do in the sacred space we co-create. As a real person in the room, my clients experience a level of caring and compassion that opens the door to their healing and progress. I help my clients reclaim their inherent value to live out whole,...
I enjoy working with teenagers, adult individuals, and couples. Human beings are capable of truly incredible things, and I love walking alongside my clients as they make lasting, meaningful changes in their lives. Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, marital/premarital therapy, eating disorders, and LGBTQ population. I believe that health is holistic -engaging the whole person, not j...
I am a clinical therapist with 25 years of experience. I work with adults, families, couples and adolescent girls. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, as well as family systems issues such as parenting, abuse, divorce, military transitions, and aging family difficulties. I utilize a wide repertoire of evidenced based practices, as determined by each person's...
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist invested in making space for the intersecting identities important to the patients I see. I have particular expertise in working with queer/gay/lesbian/bisexual, transgender, and nonbinary patients and am fortunate to have experience working with QTPOC (queer and trans people of color) folks and their partners. In addition, I've worked with people in tech,...
If you experience depression, anxiety, addictions, or need help with relationships, I am the ideal therapist for you. I believe in the power of incorporating a regular practice in order to develop coping skills and overcome challenges. My ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work between sessions to improve his or her life. I am also an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Those who ar...
