Couple’s Therapy Using the Gottman Method

The therapy process begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand your relationship's unique strengths and areas of concern. This includes:

Our couple's therapy, grounded in the Gottman Method, is designed to help couples build healthier, more fulfilling relationships based on proven principles developed from over 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. The Gottman Method is a science-backed approach that focuses on understanding the dynamics of your relationship, improving communication, and fostering connection.

What to Expect in Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy

Relationship history review: Discuss the story of your relationship, its positive moments, and the challenges you’ve faced.

Gottman Relationship Checkup: An in-depth, research-based online assessment that identifies key aspects of your relationship, such as communication patterns, emotional connection, and conflict management.

Individual and joint sessions: Both partners meet with the therapist individually and together to explore personal experiences, goals, and relationship dynamics.

Once the assessment is complete, the therapist creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to your relationship’s specific needs.

Key Components of the Gottman Method

Sound Relationship House Theory: This core framework helps couples strengthen their relationship through trust, commitment, and building a foundation of positive interactions.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Learn to communicate with empathy, express feelings, and listen effectively to your partner’s needs.

Managing Conflict: The Gottman Method provides tools for managing conflict in a healthy, constructive way. Couples learn how to deal with disagreements without damaging the relationship, including how to repair and de-escalate tense situations.

Building Friendship and Intimacy: A major focus is rekindling fondness, admiration, and emotional connection between partners, helping them rebuild their friendship, which serves as the foundation for intimacy.

Creating Shared Meaning: Couples are encouraged to create rituals, goals, and values that give deeper meaning to their relationship, fostering a sense of purpose and connection.

Why Choose the Gottman Method?

The Gottman Method has been shown to be highly effective in helping couples:

Improve communication and understanding

Increase emotional intimacy

Reduce conflict and repair trust

Navigate life transitions and major stressors

Strengthen their bond and rekindle their connection

Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship, overcome specific challenges, or prepare for a lifelong partnership, the Gottman Method offers practical, research-backed tools that create lasting change.

By participating in Gottman Method couple’s therapy, you will gain the skills needed to create a stronger, more resilient relationship and lay the foundation for a happy, fulfilling future together.

If you feel you need more intensive couple's therapy services check out our intensive couple's therapy weekends.