Gottman Method Therapists in San Diego, CA
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GrowthWell Counseling Consortium
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
Do you ever feel like life is too difficult, too painful, or unfair? Negative experiences can often overshadow everything, shaping how we see the world and interact with those around us. Life's challenges can impact us in many ways, causing mood fluctuations, and difficulties in adjusting to new situations, and straining personal, school, and work relationships. As a therapist, we tailor our approach to each individual's needs and circumstances, using techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Do you ever feel like life is too difficult, too painful, or unfair? Negative experiences can often overshadow everything, shaping how we see the world and interact with those around us. Life's challenges can impact us in many ways, causing mood fluctuations, and difficulties in adjusting to new situations, and straining personal, school, and work relationships. As a therapist, we tailor our approach to each individual's needs and circumstances, using techniques such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method for couples.
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Dana Glasser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123 (Online Only)
I am experienced and trained in Crisis intervention, Trauma informed therapy, Talk therapy, Strength based case Management, Structural family therapy, Gottman method, Somatic tools, Mindfulness, CBT and DBT.
Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs and unexpected outcomes. It is a journey we learn to navigate with a combination of our personal strengths, fears, profound life experiences, values and beliefs. During the most difficult times, our beliefs, opinions and attitudes are challenged and this has a significant impact on our mind and body. By taking the first big step and being open to working with me, I will be providing a safe, non judgmental, kind and empathetic client centered relationship with you. We will work on difficult relationships, challenging experiences and transitions in your life, one step at a time.
I am experienced and trained in Crisis intervention, Trauma informed therapy, Talk therapy, Strength based case Management, Structural family therapy, Gottman method, Somatic tools, Mindfulness, CBT and DBT.
Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs and unexpected outcomes. It is a journey we learn to navigate with a combination of our personal strengths, fears, profound life experiences, values and beliefs. During the most difficult times, our beliefs, opinions and attitudes are challenged and this has a significant impact on our mind and body. By taking the first big step and being open to working with me, I will be providing a safe, non judgmental, kind and empathetic client centered relationship with you. We will work on difficult relationships, challenging experiences and transitions in your life, one step at a time.
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Fleurette McNair
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MHA, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Trainings received are in: CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Are you feeling the pressures of stress, or anxiety in your daily routine? Are there unresolved issues impacting your relationships? Have you been struggling & feel that now is the time to get support? You don't have to do this alone, let me help. Life's challenges can stem from previous trauma, changes in family structure, life transitions, or a host of other themes. We'll work through those together, by making our sessions uniquely yours, allowing growth through confronting the threat of fear, anxiety (and any other problem which may make you feel stuck) while developing healthier coping strategies.
Trainings received are in: CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Are you feeling the pressures of stress, or anxiety in your daily routine? Are there unresolved issues impacting your relationships? Have you been struggling & feel that now is the time to get support? You don't have to do this alone, let me help. Life's challenges can stem from previous trauma, changes in family structure, life transitions, or a host of other themes. We'll work through those together, by making our sessions uniquely yours, allowing growth through confronting the threat of fear, anxiety (and any other problem which may make you feel stuck) while developing healthier coping strategies.
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Jami Rosenthal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
Additionally, I integrate elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (for treating trauma), Solution Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method (for couples).
My goal is to build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, grounded in empathy and trust. I am committed to learning each of my client's unique and diverse life stories. My clients rely on me to help "unpack" not only the issues that brought them to therapy, but to better understand how their upbringing, family, and life experiences impact their mental wellbeing. I work with adults, couples, families and adolescents (age 16 and up), who are experiencing depression, anxiety and stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, maternal mental health, and relationship conflicts.
Additionally, I integrate elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (for treating trauma), Solution Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method (for couples).
My goal is to build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, grounded in empathy and trust. I am committed to learning each of my client's unique and diverse life stories. My clients rely on me to help "unpack" not only the issues that brought them to therapy, but to better understand how their upbringing, family, and life experiences impact their mental wellbeing. I work with adults, couples, families and adolescents (age 16 and up), who are experiencing depression, anxiety and stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, maternal mental health, and relationship conflicts.
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My treatment approach integrates cognitive and behavioral strategies (including Gottman method couples therapy) that will serve you in the present time and into the future.
Whether you are looking for guidance on navigating relationships, managing a difficult transition, or seeking effective treatment for a more enduring psychological problem, I want to help you to set and accomplish your goals. I support adults in individual and couples therapy with a variety of needs, whether it’s structured treatment for psychological disorders (e.g., depression and anxiety), action towards personal/professional goals or concerns (e.g., career development, burnout), or relationship support and enhancement (e.g., pre-marital, affairs, dissolution). I am passionate about working with college and graduate students.
My treatment approach integrates cognitive and behavioral strategies (including Gottman method couples therapy) that will serve you in the present time and into the future.
Whether you are looking for guidance on navigating relationships, managing a difficult transition, or seeking effective treatment for a more enduring psychological problem, I want to help you to set and accomplish your goals. I support adults in individual and couples therapy with a variety of needs, whether it’s structured treatment for psychological disorders (e.g., depression and anxiety), action towards personal/professional goals or concerns (e.g., career development, burnout), or relationship support and enhancement (e.g., pre-marital, affairs, dissolution). I am passionate about working with college and graduate students.
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I work with couples and families utilizing well-researched, structured approaches from the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy.
I have immediate availability and we return calls within 24 hours! Are you struggling to let go and heal from a traumatic experience? Do you feel stuck in sadness or overwhelmed with worry? Do things seem so stressful that it is hard to feel happiness? If any of these questions ring true for you, I have the expertise to guide you in overcoming these challenges. I utilize state of the art evidence-based treatment methods to directly work on your concerns and cut through the obstacles that are limiting your life. In my practice you will learn essential coping skills to apply in your life immediately to begin your transformation.
I work with couples and families utilizing well-researched, structured approaches from the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy.
I have immediate availability and we return calls within 24 hours! Are you struggling to let go and heal from a traumatic experience? Do you feel stuck in sadness or overwhelmed with worry? Do things seem so stressful that it is hard to feel happiness? If any of these questions ring true for you, I have the expertise to guide you in overcoming these challenges. I utilize state of the art evidence-based treatment methods to directly work on your concerns and cut through the obstacles that are limiting your life. In my practice you will learn essential coping skills to apply in your life immediately to begin your transformation.
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Preeti Presswala-Shah Gottman Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
In my approach to Couples Therapy or Marital Therapy, I use Gottman Method.
I understand relationships are complex and they need to be nurtured. Couples can learn positive interactions and repair past hurts. Therapy helps to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection and creates change which help couples enhance their shared goals.
In my approach to Couples Therapy or Marital Therapy, I use Gottman Method.
I understand relationships are complex and they need to be nurtured. Couples can learn positive interactions and repair past hurts. Therapy helps to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection and creates change which help couples enhance their shared goals.
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I aim to work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals by using CBT, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
I aim to work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals by using CBT, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method.
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your partner or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.
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The majority of my practice focuses on offering support, tools and techniques to help navigate relationships, primarily working on communication and building strong emotional connection with our partner(s), using evidence based interventions such as the Gottman Method.
Hello! My name is Camille. I am an LCSW and I am passionate about helping humans navigate all kinds of relationships, at all stages, beginning/entering the dating pool, honeymoon phase/settling in, developing/maintaining long lasting and meaningful relationships with people they love, working through challenges, and managing needs etc. I work towards helping people understand their own identity and how that impacts all aspect of their relationships such as; communication, trust, fidelity, trauma, family dynamics, sex and even the role mental health plays in our relationships. I hope to help you get relationship you want and deserve
The majority of my practice focuses on offering support, tools and techniques to help navigate relationships, primarily working on communication and building strong emotional connection with our partner(s), using evidence based interventions such as the Gottman Method.
Hello! My name is Camille. I am an LCSW and I am passionate about helping humans navigate all kinds of relationships, at all stages, beginning/entering the dating pool, honeymoon phase/settling in, developing/maintaining long lasting and meaningful relationships with people they love, working through challenges, and managing needs etc. I work towards helping people understand their own identity and how that impacts all aspect of their relationships such as; communication, trust, fidelity, trauma, family dynamics, sex and even the role mental health plays in our relationships. I hope to help you get relationship you want and deserve
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Lauren Goebel Neurodiversity Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
Are you seeking a couples therapist that specifically works with ADHD, autism, and mixed neurotype couples? That's me! I am neurodivergent myself, and I love exploring with couples how they can learn to communicate in ways that are affirming for each other's neurotype. Our neurotype (ADHD, Autism) affects the way we perceive the world, communicate, regulate our emotions, and the ways we express love. I am trained in couples therapy methods (such as the Gottman Method, EFT) and I work intentionally to make these methods neurodiversity affirming. I love to help couples understand each other and have those lightbulb moments!
Are you seeking a couples therapist that specifically works with ADHD, autism, and mixed neurotype couples? That's me! I am neurodivergent myself, and I love exploring with couples how they can learn to communicate in ways that are affirming for each other's neurotype. Our neurotype (ADHD, Autism) affects the way we perceive the world, communicate, regulate our emotions, and the ways we express love. I am trained in couples therapy methods (such as the Gottman Method, EFT) and I work intentionally to make these methods neurodiversity affirming. I love to help couples understand each other and have those lightbulb moments!
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Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and utilize the most effective approach for the challenges you share.
We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help restore hope and healing in your life and relationships with others. I approach our time together as an honor and privilege, and want our time to be safe and transformational.
Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and utilize the most effective approach for the challenges you share.
We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help restore hope and healing in your life and relationships with others. I approach our time together as an honor and privilege, and want our time to be safe and transformational.
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I specialize in evidence based models such as the Gottman Method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Welcome! My name is Tina Karimi and I am an Afghan-American Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about working with couples and adults from various backgrounds who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My goal is to help you identify your needs, gain insight through processing, and make the necessary changes with the appropriate tools. My approach is gentle, supportive, and collaborative. I have extensive experience working with couples facing relationship challenges and individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression due to trauma.
I specialize in evidence based models such as the Gottman Method, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Welcome! My name is Tina Karimi and I am an Afghan-American Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about working with couples and adults from various backgrounds who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My goal is to help you identify your needs, gain insight through processing, and make the necessary changes with the appropriate tools. My approach is gentle, supportive, and collaborative. I have extensive experience working with couples facing relationship challenges and individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression due to trauma.
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Kimberly Panganiban
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
I am certified to present all three levels of the Gottman Method Training sequence as well as the Art & Science of Love Weekend Workshop for couples.
I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.
I am certified to present all three levels of the Gottman Method Training sequence as well as the Art & Science of Love Weekend Workshop for couples.
I am passionate about helping others and my specialty is helping couples improve their relationship. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal and relationship challenges. I provide a safe, structured environment and work collaboratively with clients to develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and develop satisfying relationships. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Clients find me to be warm, engaged and compassionate but I can be direct when necessary. I use humor in session and enjoy being creative in my work.
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Helping couples reconnect, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. As a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, & Imago Relationship Therapist, I am able to provide my clients with treatment that is personalized for their specific needs, goals, and circumstances. Clients learn practical tools to break through conflicts, improve communication, increase understanding, and build a strong foundation for the future of their relationship. Call today to get started on creating greater respect, affection, and closeness in your relationship.
Helping couples reconnect, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. As a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, & Imago Relationship Therapist, I am able to provide my clients with treatment that is personalized for their specific needs, goals, and circumstances. Clients learn practical tools to break through conflicts, improve communication, increase understanding, and build a strong foundation for the future of their relationship. Call today to get started on creating greater respect, affection, and closeness in your relationship.
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I believe that our relationships and connections with our self and others play a pivotal role in finding our meaning and fulfillment. Relationships can be so rewarding, exciting and love filled and can also be very complex, lonely and overwhelming. I recognize the value in working on ourselves and relationships through identifying our needs, wants and fears. It’s my goal to work collaboratively to create an experience that is comforting and beneficial, my hope is for you to be the best version of yourself. I bring a combination of client-centered and humanistic approaches in addition to evidence-based tools from the Gottman Method.
I believe that our relationships and connections with our self and others play a pivotal role in finding our meaning and fulfillment. Relationships can be so rewarding, exciting and love filled and can also be very complex, lonely and overwhelming. I recognize the value in working on ourselves and relationships through identifying our needs, wants and fears. It’s my goal to work collaboratively to create an experience that is comforting and beneficial, my hope is for you to be the best version of yourself. I bring a combination of client-centered and humanistic approaches in addition to evidence-based tools from the Gottman Method.
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I have advanced couples training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), certificates in Levels 1-3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, and PREPARE ENRICH.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
I have advanced couples training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), certificates in Levels 1-3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, and PREPARE ENRICH.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
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Amanda Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122 (Online Only)
My approach combines EFT and the Gottman Method, focusing on emotional engagement, and understanding.
In my practice, I specialize in assisting couples navigating the emotional complexities of intimate relationships. These experiences, unique in their impact and intensity, require a sensitive and nuanced approach. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I strive to create a supportive space where couples can explore their feelings, strengthen their connection, and develop resilience. These evidence-based methods not only help in understanding and processing emotions but also in building a deeper, more meaningful bond, paving the way for healing and growth.
My approach combines EFT and the Gottman Method, focusing on emotional engagement, and understanding.
In my practice, I specialize in assisting couples navigating the emotional complexities of intimate relationships. These experiences, unique in their impact and intensity, require a sensitive and nuanced approach. Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I strive to create a supportive space where couples can explore their feelings, strengthen their connection, and develop resilience. These evidence-based methods not only help in understanding and processing emotions but also in building a deeper, more meaningful bond, paving the way for healing and growth.
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I am an EMDR Certified Therapist, have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, ego state interventions, and CBT.
Do you feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect? Does a part of you want to make positive choices and life improvements while another part of you feels stuck in pursuing activities that make you feel ashamed, lost, or numb? Or do you feel like the ways that you have coped for most of your life are no longer working or are getting in the way of you moving forward, but you aren’t sure how to change? This can feel so frustrating and confusing- you may not even feel like you can describe what it’s like for you!
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist, have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, ego state interventions, and CBT.
Do you feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect? Does a part of you want to make positive choices and life improvements while another part of you feels stuck in pursuing activities that make you feel ashamed, lost, or numb? Or do you feel like the ways that you have coped for most of your life are no longer working or are getting in the way of you moving forward, but you aren’t sure how to change? This can feel so frustrating and confusing- you may not even feel like you can describe what it’s like for you!
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Karly Worth
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
I draw from methodologies such as The Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hello, I'm Karly. I specialize in working with motivated couples and adults aiming to foster deeper connections with themselves and their partners. I take pride in my nonjudgemental and inclusive approach, and have experience working with diverse identities and across cultural backgrounds. I also work one-on-one with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. I believe in customizing my approach for each client, adapting it based on their individual needs, preferences, and desired outcomes. I approach clients with compassion and warmth, while also challenging them when necessary.
I draw from methodologies such as The Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hello, I'm Karly. I specialize in working with motivated couples and adults aiming to foster deeper connections with themselves and their partners. I take pride in my nonjudgemental and inclusive approach, and have experience working with diverse identities and across cultural backgrounds. I also work one-on-one with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. I believe in customizing my approach for each client, adapting it based on their individual needs, preferences, and desired outcomes. I approach clients with compassion and warmth, while also challenging them when necessary.
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With couples I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
With couples I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
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Gottman Method Therapists
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analyzed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.