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
Sometimes life hands us obstacles that are seemingly difficult to understand or might appear impossible to overcome. My belief is that the answers are within us and can be illuminated with the encouragement of personal insight, a promotion of communication in a safe environment and support. I provide a laid back approach to therapy, while gently leading you toward personal empowerment and insig...
My name is Krystyna Thompson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a clinician trained in EMDR. I work with couples, individuals, and families on a variety of emotional and relational issues. As a therapist, it is important to me that I partner with my clients to create an individualized plan that fits best to encourage recovery. Each person is different and I hope to he...
Is remarriage and stepfamily life more difficult than you anticipated? Are your children struggling to adapt to a new family situation? Or, are you divorced and struggling with the aftershock of single parenthood and trying to co-parent with your ex? Are you emotionally you depleted, caught in the same conflict again and again with your spouse, stepchild or ex? Being remarried with a stepfamily...
I typically use an interactive approach to treatment, teaming with clients to identify and achieve goals. I have been practicing for over 10 years and I have licensure to treat mental health issues as well as addiction issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. I also have experience working with military veterans. Often I blend a variety of therapeuti...
I was trained at Liberty University to be a Christian Counselor and I approach counseling from a Christian perspective. I graduated with a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love people and have had great experiences helping individuals and couples to make their lives what they desire. I believe that a good portion of marital issues stem from those couples who are without a firm foundation in...
Making the choice to seek help is incredibly brave, and finding a counselor can be overwhelming. I aim to make the process as safe and effortless as possible, providing individual, family, and couples counseling. We all have a right to belong, be respected, and feel heard and understood. If you experience anxiety, depression, shame, grief and loss, have had traumatic experiences, or relationshi...
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Worried about your relationship? Feeling lost, anxious, down or stuck? Struggling with traumatic experiences? We need lots of self-compassion so we can heal and find a better approach to our lives and relationships. I offer a non-judgmental space to be open about your struggles. It is through our common humanity that I relate to my clients. I believe the struggles we face also occur in the syst...
Changes in life are something we can all count on. You can live as a victim or embrace it and thrive. I am here to support your transformation as I believe "Happiness is not to be pursued, but to be created." Whether you are in the midst of unexpected change or crave a transformation but are not sure where to begin, I am here to support you. I will: * Guide and encourage you * Hold you accounta...
*CURRENTLY FULL & NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* Are you seeking balance or change in your life? Has placing yourself first suddenly stopped being a priority? Are you struggling and unsure where to begin? You've come to the right place. I've worked closely helping many individuals over the past 10 years with these same thoughts, questions and feelings. Let me help you too. Let's work...
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Counselor, I support both couples and individuals—my work is to help you move through pain, miscommunication, or dissatisfaction in your sex life and relationships to find closeness and fulfillment. If sex feels "off": it's boring, or painful, or makes you anxious, OR if you dread coming home from work to avoid another fight OR if you feel alone ...
I have been practicing for over 20 years. I have an office in Camarillo and Westlake Village. I focus on couples and individuals to help them achieve and understand their personal goals. You can expect a warm caring environment which will provide you safety and insight on your journey to better overall health. DIVORCE MEDIATION- This complete legal process provides you with mediation to resolve...
I work with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. Using CBT as a foundation along with a variety of techniques I can help you face life's challenges. I will work to empower you in finding the path that can lead you to a more fulfilling life and engage you in your journey towards meaningful and lasting change. A few of the services I provide are how to manage and cope with stress, anger,...
EMDR and trauma specialist, depression, anxiety. I am passionate about what I do and feel lucky to be a part of your journey. Do you feel stuck in your current situation? Do you feel alone or not being heard? Are you not sure where to begin? Oftentimes, finding help or initiating that first step can be scary and daunting. I would like to be there for you when you take that first step and contin...
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that specializes in Marriage Therapy, Sex Therapy and Women's Issues. Young Adults (19+) are also some of my favorite people to work with. In addition to relationship and sex issues, many clients come to see me for help with Anxiety and Depression. We work on identifying why these alarm systems are going off and begin to build a more balanced...
