The Gottman Method is a therapeutic approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the relationship and integrates the research-based intervention, the Sound Relationship House Theory, into treatment. The method (and Sound Relationship House Theory) is based on the research findings of John Gottman’s in depth studies of married couples. The Gottman Method emphasizes the importance of building a strong “friendship system,” believing that investing energy in building a positive connection and knowledge of each other’s inner worlds will make your relationship more fulfilling, and will also make it more resilient to weathering storms. The Sound Relationship House Theory, a fundamental part of the Gottman Method, describes the essential building blocks of marital intimacy for building a lasting and healthy relationship (it includes things like managing conflict and creating shared meaning). Some common issues that the Gottman Method addresses include frequent conflicts or fighting, poor communication, sexual difficulties, infidelity and financial problems, among others. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s Gottman Method experts today.
Maybe you've tried couples counseling in the past, and it didn't really help. Or perhaps you're on the fence about starting therapy, but you're not sure if therapy really "works." If so, Gottman Method couples therapy might be a good fit for you. The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to helping couples that teaches couples to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions, repair past hurts, and increase closeness and intimacy.
— Valery Krieg, Clinical Social Worker in Evergreen, COI am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist (CGT). I am the first Black male psychotherapist and in the world to become a CGT. The Gottman Method for couples counseling is a research based couples counseling modality that can help couples and other "non traditional" relationships repair, reconnect and revitalize. It is a leading edge treatment that can be used to work through just about any problem including communication issues, infidelity, trauma and substance abuse.
— John Edwards, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakland, CAGottman Method The Gottman Theory For Making Relationships Work shows that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other's hopes for the future. Drs. John and Julie Gottman have shown how couples can accomplish this by paying attention to what they call the Sound Relationship House, or the seven components of healthy relationships.
— Rachel Zavertnik | the.irezjoy.method |, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PORTLAND, ORThe Gottman Method was the first couples modality I was trained in (Level I + II, as well as Affair Recovery and Addiction Recovery). My clients and I love it for its very approachable framework, and I still use it often.
— Christian Bumpous, Marriage & Family Therapist in Nashville, TNI am being trained in the Gottman Method to assist couples in developing friendship, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning. I help couples transform negative ways they communicate with positive interactions to help heal past resentments. The Gottman Method includes, "interventions designed to increase closeness and intimacy are used to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection, and create changes which enhances the couples shared goals."
— Caitlin Miller, Counselor in Chicago, ILI am trained in Gottman levels 1,2 and 3 of the Gottman method of couple's counseling. In addition, I've completed their training in affairs and trauma as well as their couples in recovery program. I am a seven principles of making a marriage work educator as well.
— kandee love, Sex Therapist in Oswego, ILCompleted Clinical Level One and Level Two of Gottman Method Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute.
— Alyssa Doberstein, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Raleigh, NCGottman Method The Gottman Theory For Making Relationships Work shows that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other's hopes for the future. Drs. John and Julie Gottman have shown how couples can accomplish this by paying attention to what they call the Sound Relationship House, or the seven components of healthy relationships.
— Rachel Zavertnik | the.irezjoy.method |, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PORTLAND, ORCompleted Levels 1 and 2 Clinical Training of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy
— Philip Gnilka, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Las Vegas, NVI love Gottman! You can google his research and you will find applicable relational skills based on his research. I am in the process of completing the level one Gottman method training and use the Gottman assessment in my work with couples.
— Courtney Markowitz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Newbury Park CA, 91319, CASecondary method I use with couples (after attachment- and somatic-based EFT). I have a standard foundation of training and experience in Gottman as an LMFT, and use these methods alongside an EFT framework. I am currently pursuing additional training in these specific approaches to best serve clients from a variety of helpful techniques.
— Jacqueline Warner, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Boston, MAWhen working with couples, I utilize the Gottman Method to help strengthen their relationships. This approach is based on extensive research and focuses on improving communication, building trust, and enhancing emotional connection. In our sessions, we start with a thorough assessment of your relationship to identify strengths and areas of concern. We then work on key components such as: Building Love Maps: Understanding each other's inner world. Nurturing Fondness and Admiration & more
— Charles Walker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Long Beach, CAGottman Method provides research-based interventions tailored to unique needs of each couple. It focuses on building trust and intimacy while reducing conflict. Structured exercises help partners to deepen their understanding of each other's needs, creating a more resilient and satisfying relationships. Gottman Method includes building rituals of connection, enhancing fondness and admiration, and fostering shared goals while addressing destructive behaviors like criticism and contempt.
— Elvan Kama Kurtz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Wayne, PAI am level one trained and use the Gottman Method with couples to create practical interpersonal relationship skills that build intimacy and relationship satisfaction.
— Allison Reifsteck, Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago, ILGottman's Theory For Making Relationships Work is evidence-based. GM shows that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict and create ways to support each other's hopes for the future. Drs. John and Julie Gottman have shown how couples can accomplish this by paying attention to what they call the Sound Relationship House, or the seven components of healthy relationships.
— Rachel Zavertnik | the.irezjoy.method |, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PORTLAND, ORMaybe you've tried couples counseling in the past, and it didn't really help. Or perhaps you're on the fence about starting therapy, but you're not sure if therapy really "works." If so, the Gottman Method approach to couples therapy might be a good fit for you. The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach, deeply rooted in research, that teaches couples to replace hurtful communication patterns, to repair past hurts, and to increase closeness and intimacy through proven tools and skills.
— Valery Krieg, Clinical Social Worker in Evergreen, COI am a Level 2 trained Gottman therapist.
— Elisa Colera, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TX