Gottman Method Therapists in Illinois
Lynn Wachtel-Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CIRT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Tinley Park, IL 60477
After practicing for over 20+ years I have gone back for specialized training in couples therapy, IMAGO relationship therapy certification and Gottman Method Level two trained.
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
After practicing for over 20+ years I have gone back for specialized training in couples therapy, IMAGO relationship therapy certification and Gottman Method Level two trained.
Are you sad? Feel worried? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Don't say no enough? Do you feel lost and sad after a death? I have specialized training in couples work{relationship issues} Addictions {codependency} I have extensive experience in treating Grief and Loss issues, Bipolar issues , Depression, Self esteem, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Assertiveness issues, Adjustment issues, Anger management, Self harm issues, and Coping skills. My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful, caring environment to help all clients achieve their fullest potential I have had client"s report relief and progress after only a few sessions
I have advanced training in The Gottman Method and am a trained facilitator of The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work workshops.
All people have THAT moment. The big one, where we question if we are with the right person. We find ourselves loving someone, but falling into a pattern that we can't find our way out of. Communication, betrayals, falling out of sync, the fights that lead nowhere, someone shutting down, lack of emotional or physical intimacy, or not seeing eye to eye on important issues are all reasons people can benefit from an intensive look into their relationship. You want your person to be "your" person again. To love openly with affection, but also with the ability to resolve conflicts is what I wish for each couple I work with.
I have advanced training in The Gottman Method and am a trained facilitator of The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work workshops.
All people have THAT moment. The big one, where we question if we are with the right person. We find ourselves loving someone, but falling into a pattern that we can't find our way out of. Communication, betrayals, falling out of sync, the fights that lead nowhere, someone shutting down, lack of emotional or physical intimacy, or not seeing eye to eye on important issues are all reasons people can benefit from an intensive look into their relationship. You want your person to be "your" person again. To love openly with affection, but also with the ability to resolve conflicts is what I wish for each couple I work with.
For couples, I am trained in the Developmental Model, I am a certified PREPARE-ENRICH facilitator, and I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
My ideal client values self-motivation, hard work, self-understanding, and self-discovery. My ideal client understands that therapy is a commitment. My ideal client appreciates time and uses therapy time wisely. My ideal client agrees to follow through on assignments between sessions, pay promptly, and keep appointments. I help clients facing infertility and other reproductive issues. I also treat the associated issues of marriage and relationship, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, assertiveness, decision-making, and stress management.
For couples, I am trained in the Developmental Model, I am a certified PREPARE-ENRICH facilitator, and I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
My ideal client values self-motivation, hard work, self-understanding, and self-discovery. My ideal client understands that therapy is a commitment. My ideal client appreciates time and uses therapy time wisely. My ideal client agrees to follow through on assignments between sessions, pay promptly, and keep appointments. I help clients facing infertility and other reproductive issues. I also treat the associated issues of marriage and relationship, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, assertiveness, decision-making, and stress management.
Izabella Bebenek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
My toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method, and solution-focused techniques.
Hi! I’m Izabella Bebenek (she/her). As a therapist, I specialize in exploring complexities within families, romantic relationships, friendships, or work relationships. I deeply believe the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. During my time in this field, I have witnessed that every human being strives for social interaction, whether with a friend, partner, or family. I also noticed that dysfunctional patterns in any of these relationships might cause enormous pain in clients. I believe working with relationship conflicts might help clients change their life qualities.
My toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method, and solution-focused techniques.
Hi! I’m Izabella Bebenek (she/her). As a therapist, I specialize in exploring complexities within families, romantic relationships, friendships, or work relationships. I deeply believe the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. During my time in this field, I have witnessed that every human being strives for social interaction, whether with a friend, partner, or family. I also noticed that dysfunctional patterns in any of these relationships might cause enormous pain in clients. I believe working with relationship conflicts might help clients change their life qualities.
Erin Blair (Murtha)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sycamore, IL 60178
By utilizing Attachment Theory, Bowen Family Systems, and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I seek to provide a personalized experience for all of my clients that feels collaborative and intuitive.
Are you and your significant other looking for the opportunity to rebuild the foundation of your relationship or strengthen your connection for the future? Perhaps as a couple you are both seeking the opportunity to overcome challenges in your relationship or determine if a continued relationship or marriage is the "right" choice for each of you? Whatever the reason you have found yourself on my page, I encourage you to really consider how relationship work with both yourself and others may be of help to your overall mental health needs.
By utilizing Attachment Theory, Bowen Family Systems, and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I seek to provide a personalized experience for all of my clients that feels collaborative and intuitive.
Are you and your significant other looking for the opportunity to rebuild the foundation of your relationship or strengthen your connection for the future? Perhaps as a couple you are both seeking the opportunity to overcome challenges in your relationship or determine if a continued relationship or marriage is the "right" choice for each of you? Whatever the reason you have found yourself on my page, I encourage you to really consider how relationship work with both yourself and others may be of help to your overall mental health needs.
Tanaii Wellington
Licensed Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Through the use of the Gottman Method, tailored interventions, and open dialogue, I assist couples with rediscovering joy, fulfillment, and a deeper sense of intimacy in their relationship.
As a dedicated social worker and couples therapist, I am driven by a profound belief in the power of connection and the transformative potential of healthy relationships. I believe that every couple possesses unique strengths, and I am here to guide them on a path toward greater emotional intimacy and sustainable happiness. Diversity is at the core of my practice, and I celebrate love in all its forms. By honoring individual experiences, identities, and cultural backgrounds, I create an inclusive and non-judgmental environment where couples from all walks of life can find support and acceptance.
Through the use of the Gottman Method, tailored interventions, and open dialogue, I assist couples with rediscovering joy, fulfillment, and a deeper sense of intimacy in their relationship.
As a dedicated social worker and couples therapist, I am driven by a profound belief in the power of connection and the transformative potential of healthy relationships. I believe that every couple possesses unique strengths, and I am here to guide them on a path toward greater emotional intimacy and sustainable happiness. Diversity is at the core of my practice, and I celebrate love in all its forms. By honoring individual experiences, identities, and cultural backgrounds, I create an inclusive and non-judgmental environment where couples from all walks of life can find support and acceptance.
Kim Vander Griend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Couples Work: Completed Level 1 &2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Transitions to Parenthood/Marriage, Pre-marital counseling,Communication Issues, Family Conflict Management, Trust Issues, Individual Work: Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, Depression,Anxiety,Relationship Challenges,Executive Coaching,Traumatic Experiences,Grief.
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.
Couples Work: Completed Level 1 &2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Transitions to Parenthood/Marriage, Pre-marital counseling,Communication Issues, Family Conflict Management, Trust Issues, Individual Work: Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, Depression,Anxiety,Relationship Challenges,Executive Coaching,Traumatic Experiences,Grief.
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.
Anna Mazek-Vann
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Anna has completed Level 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Anna Mazek-Vann, LCPC, CDVP is bilingual (English/Polish) therapist who provides individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults at Core Psychotherapy Center. Anna is trained in EMDR. She is a culturally sensitive LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. She works with survivors of with complex trauma, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, PTSD, grief and loss, substance abuse, mood disorders, and anxiety. She works with gambling and kleptomania as well as substance abuse. She offers support to first responders (firefighters, paramedics, police, etc.) and their loved ones.
Anna has completed Level 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Anna Mazek-Vann, LCPC, CDVP is bilingual (English/Polish) therapist who provides individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults at Core Psychotherapy Center. Anna is trained in EMDR. She is a culturally sensitive LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. She works with survivors of with complex trauma, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, PTSD, grief and loss, substance abuse, mood disorders, and anxiety. She works with gambling and kleptomania as well as substance abuse. She offers support to first responders (firefighters, paramedics, police, etc.) and their loved ones.
Stacey Seibold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
EFT, SE, IFS, Gottman Method, CBT, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction that will help you achieve the quality of life you want.
I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are to walk alongside them as they heal & create their best life. We all at times go through periods when processing, whether towards change or healing, becomes necessary. I hope to make that process a bit more comfortable, so that you are not alone, and also to help you move through your journey with integrity and intention. Many of my clients report feeling it to be easier to approach difficult topics due to us having a friendly relationship as a foundation. I believe that foundation is in part created due to our efforts in seeing and validating their own internal strengths.
EFT, SE, IFS, Gottman Method, CBT, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction that will help you achieve the quality of life you want.
I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are to walk alongside them as they heal & create their best life. We all at times go through periods when processing, whether towards change or healing, becomes necessary. I hope to make that process a bit more comfortable, so that you are not alone, and also to help you move through your journey with integrity and intention. Many of my clients report feeling it to be easier to approach difficult topics due to us having a friendly relationship as a foundation. I believe that foundation is in part created due to our efforts in seeing and validating their own internal strengths.
Jen Haughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I practice a collaborative form of therapy incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
I practice a collaborative form of therapy incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Are you facing challenges with relationships, a life or career transition, finding work/life balance or managing your stress? Do you feel disconnected or "off-track" from who you want to be in your life and relationships? Perhaps you feel ready to make a change. I can help you get started. Call now or use this secure form to reach out: https://www.empathic.com/cp/client/register?clinic=451.
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication? I help individuals and couples to develop some new skills and new ways to communicate and grow to create more satisfying relationships. I have completed Level 3 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. I believe that although each individual is unique, everyone has the ability to change, heal and move forward. Therapy can help you to feel better and have a better relationship.
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication? I help individuals and couples to develop some new skills and new ways to communicate and grow to create more satisfying relationships. I have completed Level 3 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. I believe that although each individual is unique, everyone has the ability to change, heal and move forward. Therapy can help you to feel better and have a better relationship.
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Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plainfield, IL 60544 (Online Only)
I have level 2 training in the Gottman method.
I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents and couples. I have a lot of expertise in helping my clients with stress management, self-esteem issues, communication skills, peer conflict, women's issues and men's issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and I approach each client individually to determine their course of treatment. I also have a degree in Dietetics and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
I have level 2 training in the Gottman method.
I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents and couples. I have a lot of expertise in helping my clients with stress management, self-esteem issues, communication skills, peer conflict, women's issues and men's issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and I approach each client individually to determine their course of treatment. I also have a degree in Dietetics and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Clare Hoyland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IL 60544
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a model based on the world renown research of John Gottman.
I specialize in helping couples keep their commitments to lifelong marriage or partnership wherever possible-- restoring friendships, managing conflict, healing relationship hurts and traumas, supporting each other's life dreams, and reconnecting again over what it means to do life together. My practice includes helping couples prepare for marriage, providing consultation for those with relationship questions and concerns, and providing therapy for couples in distress. I have increasingly embraced the belief that connection with others is what makes life meaningful and that relationships are worth the effort. My training encompasses several therapy approaches.
I am certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a model based on the world renown research of John Gottman.
I specialize in helping couples keep their commitments to lifelong marriage or partnership wherever possible-- restoring friendships, managing conflict, healing relationship hurts and traumas, supporting each other's life dreams, and reconnecting again over what it means to do life together. My practice includes helping couples prepare for marriage, providing consultation for those with relationship questions and concerns, and providing therapy for couples in distress. I have increasingly embraced the belief that connection with others is what makes life meaningful and that relationships are worth the effort. My training encompasses several therapy approaches.
Cindy Recinos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
I’m trained in various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, the Gottman Method, Attachment Theory, and Acceptance and Commitment.
I'm a multicultural, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive therapist. I have worked with clients to address issues of desire discrepancy, lack of emotional and physical intimacy, difficulties with orgasm, erectile dysfunction, anxiety, mood dysregulation, substance use disorder, chronic pain, somatic symptoms, and trauma-related disorders.
I’m trained in various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, the Gottman Method, Attachment Theory, and Acceptance and Commitment.
I'm a multicultural, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive therapist. I have worked with clients to address issues of desire discrepancy, lack of emotional and physical intimacy, difficulties with orgasm, erectile dysfunction, anxiety, mood dysregulation, substance use disorder, chronic pain, somatic symptoms, and trauma-related disorders.
If you're curious about my approach, expect a blend of behavioral and relational therapies like CBT, Somatic, ACT, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Are you feeling like you're caught in a storm, with your heart racing and thoughts swirling? If stress is making you snap at loved ones and you’re yearning for a moment of peace, you’re definitely not alone. Imagine having a therapist by your side, ready to dive into the chaos with you. Together, you'll explore practical strategies and build a supportive partnership that goes beyond just conversation. It’s time to break free from the cycle and reclaim your serenity. Are you ready to take that first step together and find your calm? Let’s embark on this journey!
If you're curious about my approach, expect a blend of behavioral and relational therapies like CBT, Somatic, ACT, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Are you feeling like you're caught in a storm, with your heart racing and thoughts swirling? If stress is making you snap at loved ones and you’re yearning for a moment of peace, you’re definitely not alone. Imagine having a therapist by your side, ready to dive into the chaos with you. Together, you'll explore practical strategies and build a supportive partnership that goes beyond just conversation. It’s time to break free from the cycle and reclaim your serenity. Are you ready to take that first step together and find your calm? Let’s embark on this journey!
Wendy Mathewson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
With couples, I use the Gottman Method to help them improve the quality of their relationship.
I bring a warm, open-minded, authentic presence to therapy. My practice is based on person-centered principles of unconditional acceptance and respect. Maybe you’re at a crossroads in your life, feeling stuck in patterns and moods that no longer serve you, or ready to process some trauma or grief. Whatever your goals are, I'm here to support you. As an EMDR trained therapist, I am especially mindful of the ways that difficult experiences can impact your relationships and how you feel about yourself.
With couples, I use the Gottman Method to help them improve the quality of their relationship.
I bring a warm, open-minded, authentic presence to therapy. My practice is based on person-centered principles of unconditional acceptance and respect. Maybe you’re at a crossroads in your life, feeling stuck in patterns and moods that no longer serve you, or ready to process some trauma or grief. Whatever your goals are, I'm here to support you. As an EMDR trained therapist, I am especially mindful of the ways that difficult experiences can impact your relationships and how you feel about yourself.
David Efken @ St. Charles Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with the understandable stress, uncertainty and confusion (often anxiety and/depression) that often accompany major life changes and transitions. These can be related to normal developmental stages and life transitions, but often occur due to unexpected disruptions - serious medical issues, job loss, relationship distress and endings, and many others. I like to serve individuals who are experiencing an existential crisis of meaning and help them find solid footing for where they are at NOW in their lives. I provide marriage and couples therapy using both EFT and the Gottman method.
I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with the understandable stress, uncertainty and confusion (often anxiety and/depression) that often accompany major life changes and transitions. These can be related to normal developmental stages and life transitions, but often occur due to unexpected disruptions - serious medical issues, job loss, relationship distress and endings, and many others. I like to serve individuals who are experiencing an existential crisis of meaning and help them find solid footing for where they are at NOW in their lives. I provide marriage and couples therapy using both EFT and the Gottman method.
I specialize in navigating power dynamics within relationships, drawing from Gottman method, CBT, REBT, Attachment, and Psychodynamic Theory.
As individuals, we can struggle with relationships, and in turn, that can cause significant distress. Within relationship distress, many people struggle with power dynamics in their relationships with family, friends, partners, employers, and others, and those struggles can stop people from reaching their full potential. My goal is to help people learn about their authentic selves and examine the role of empathy in their lives to strengthen their relationships. I believe that is key to every person achieving their fullest potential.
I specialize in navigating power dynamics within relationships, drawing from Gottman method, CBT, REBT, Attachment, and Psychodynamic Theory.
As individuals, we can struggle with relationships, and in turn, that can cause significant distress. Within relationship distress, many people struggle with power dynamics in their relationships with family, friends, partners, employers, and others, and those struggles can stop people from reaching their full potential. My goal is to help people learn about their authentic selves and examine the role of empathy in their lives to strengthen their relationships. I believe that is key to every person achieving their fullest potential.
I work from a person-centered framework while including principles from other treatment modalities including DBT, ACT, ERP, the Gottman Method & CBT.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be difficult but also necessary. I am here to make that process a little bit easier & more comfortable. I recognize that each individual is unique and it's important to meet each client where they are on their journey of healing, by recognizing & understanding their reasons for coming to therapy. Whether it be difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, grief, life transitions, etc. I’m here to help support you as you navigate these concerns. My hope is that you leave therapy with the growth and tools that you are looking for.
I work from a person-centered framework while including principles from other treatment modalities including DBT, ACT, ERP, the Gottman Method & CBT.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be difficult but also necessary. I am here to make that process a little bit easier & more comfortable. I recognize that each individual is unique and it's important to meet each client where they are on their journey of healing, by recognizing & understanding their reasons for coming to therapy. Whether it be difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, grief, life transitions, etc. I’m here to help support you as you navigate these concerns. My hope is that you leave therapy with the growth and tools that you are looking for.
John & Julie Gottman and follow their Gottman Method Couples Therapy approach.
My goal to serve as your guide and walk with you on your life journey. I aim to help you overcome those obstacles that may be holding you back from reaching your dreams, while providing you with healthy strategies to implement in your life outside of therapy. Whether exploring the past, present, or future; discussing coping strategies; processing stressful events; building resilience and optimism; healing from trauma; creative problem-solving; or enhancing communication with your relationships. I serve an array of culturally diverse clients, including children, adolescents, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families.
John & Julie Gottman and follow their Gottman Method Couples Therapy approach.
My goal to serve as your guide and walk with you on your life journey. I aim to help you overcome those obstacles that may be holding you back from reaching your dreams, while providing you with healthy strategies to implement in your life outside of therapy. Whether exploring the past, present, or future; discussing coping strategies; processing stressful events; building resilience and optimism; healing from trauma; creative problem-solving; or enhancing communication with your relationships. I serve an array of culturally diverse clients, including children, adolescents, teenagers, college students, adults, couples, and families.
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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.