Gottman Method Therapists in Bartlett, IL
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Welcome! My name is Angela and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with nearly 20 years of experience. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC). I specialize in treating adults, couples, youth, and families in a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, substance use, ADHD, anger management, and family/relationship issues, amongst others. My therapy style is person-centered, warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Welcome! My name is Angela and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with nearly 20 years of experience. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC). I specialize in treating adults, couples, youth, and families in a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, substance use, ADHD, anger management, and family/relationship issues, amongst others. My therapy style is person-centered, warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
![Photo of Colleen Koncilja, LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35cb94ce-fe79-4c5b-bcff-325d79f5d6b0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Colleen Koncilja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bartlett, IL 60103
Too often life brings us the unwanted, the unwelcomed, and the unexpected. These things are often deeply painful, cause us to struggle, increase our stress and overwhelm, and cause us to feel alone. If this is what you are experiencing, you don't have to be alone in it, - therapy can help. You deserve to be heard, cared for, and supported. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, being triggered by past trauma, or battling with chronic pain or illness, we can work together to untangle the things that hold you back, so you can create the life you want and deserve. You will be able to heal, grow, and thrive.
Too often life brings us the unwanted, the unwelcomed, and the unexpected. These things are often deeply painful, cause us to struggle, increase our stress and overwhelm, and cause us to feel alone. If this is what you are experiencing, you don't have to be alone in it, - therapy can help. You deserve to be heard, cared for, and supported. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, being triggered by past trauma, or battling with chronic pain or illness, we can work together to untangle the things that hold you back, so you can create the life you want and deserve. You will be able to heal, grow, and thrive.
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Dr. Brandt works from a research-based approach to therapy, focusing on education, skill-building and evidence-based interventions such as EMDR. Her approach is goal-oriented and helps clients move quickly through their "stuckness".
Dr. Brandt works from a research-based approach to therapy, focusing on education, skill-building and evidence-based interventions such as EMDR. Her approach is goal-oriented and helps clients move quickly through their "stuckness".
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My passion is to help people discover more about themselves in order to identify what skills they need to function at their full potential, as well as the path to get there. I utilize a holistic approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques, to help people discover their strengths and build upon them. I believe in a client centered approach, therefore I am passionate about building a relationship based on trust, safety, and understanding.
My passion is to help people discover more about themselves in order to identify what skills they need to function at their full potential, as well as the path to get there. I utilize a holistic approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques, to help people discover their strengths and build upon them. I believe in a client centered approach, therefore I am passionate about building a relationship based on trust, safety, and understanding.
![Photo of John Coumbe-Lilley Ph.d, PhD, LPC, ALMFT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13c69eba-6b87-41cf-b845-00d07f67693b/2/320x400.jpeg)
John Coumbe-Lilley Ph.d
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ALMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bartlett, IL 60103 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The couples I work with are on the brink of a change in their relationship. They seek me out to help them decide the change they want, whether that is to work on their marriage, figure out what is going on in their marriage or explore leaving their marriage. Once the couple decides on their path, then we get to work collaboratively to achieve their goals. I partner with individuals who want to solve relationship, professional, and performance problems. I collaborate to develop solutions to cope with pressures like betrayal, cheating, guilt, changing jobs, getting married, entrepreneurship, adulting, and learning skills.
The couples I work with are on the brink of a change in their relationship. They seek me out to help them decide the change they want, whether that is to work on their marriage, figure out what is going on in their marriage or explore leaving their marriage. Once the couple decides on their path, then we get to work collaboratively to achieve their goals. I partner with individuals who want to solve relationship, professional, and performance problems. I collaborate to develop solutions to cope with pressures like betrayal, cheating, guilt, changing jobs, getting married, entrepreneurship, adulting, and learning skills.
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Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.
Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.
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Awakenings Counseling Center - Melody Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60193
I practice a Gottman method couples therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, EMDR, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and spiritual formation.
I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples and families attain and maintain hope and healing by means of a therapeutic relationship and personalized intervention that work best for them. I have a deep empathy for those who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, unresolved past hurts, and broken relationships.
I practice a Gottman method couples therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, EMDR, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and spiritual formation.
I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples and families attain and maintain hope and healing by means of a therapeutic relationship and personalized intervention that work best for them. I have a deep empathy for those who are struggling with trauma, grief and loss, unresolved past hurts, and broken relationships.
![Photo of Sheila Hynes, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f555a603-74a8-4057-9f8d-e6beaf3a7c38/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sheila Hynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach from my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and from the Gottman Method of therapy, developed by Dr.
In my practice, I work with couples, individuals, and families utilizing methods from Emotionally Focused Therapy. This scientifically proven approach, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, helps people understand and improve their emotional connection with themselves and others. Couples learn how to reconnect through listening, validation, and empathy. The EFT process, backed by research, enables couples, families, and individuals to create secure attachments, leading to improvements in depression and anxiety. I offer faith-based counseling in my practice according to my client's preferences.
I use an integrative approach from my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and from the Gottman Method of therapy, developed by Dr.
In my practice, I work with couples, individuals, and families utilizing methods from Emotionally Focused Therapy. This scientifically proven approach, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, helps people understand and improve their emotional connection with themselves and others. Couples learn how to reconnect through listening, validation, and empathy. The EFT process, backed by research, enables couples, families, and individuals to create secure attachments, leading to improvements in depression and anxiety. I offer faith-based counseling in my practice according to my client's preferences.
![Photo of Jennifer L Polizzi, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d10e515-9a6d-4279-8b41-31d877767bd5/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work from an ACT perspective, using aspects of CBT, Gottman Method, Family Systems, and much more to help you deal with issues in your life.
I understand that it can be difficult to seek help and I strive to create an environment that is safe, where trust has been established so that difficult issues can be discussed. Are you struggling to communicate with a loved one or family member? Have you recently faced significant changes or losses? Is there a thought pattern or behavior that you cannot control? I can offer a place to be heard, to tell your story, to understand how and why you get stuck, and to have the tools you need to move forward in life.
I work from an ACT perspective, using aspects of CBT, Gottman Method, Family Systems, and much more to help you deal with issues in your life.
I understand that it can be difficult to seek help and I strive to create an environment that is safe, where trust has been established so that difficult issues can be discussed. Are you struggling to communicate with a loved one or family member? Have you recently faced significant changes or losses? Is there a thought pattern or behavior that you cannot control? I can offer a place to be heard, to tell your story, to understand how and why you get stuck, and to have the tools you need to move forward in life.
![Photo of Laura J Wolfe, MSEd, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f38081b2-8dbe-4d8b-896c-ebe79b79a037/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a strengths-based, integrative approach, which also includes expressive arts therapy and the Gottman method for couples, where appropriate.
An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey. I invite you to come with all the pieces of who you are and share your story.
I offer a strengths-based, integrative approach, which also includes expressive arts therapy and the Gottman method for couples, where appropriate.
An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey. I invite you to come with all the pieces of who you are and share your story.
![Photo of Zach Breunig, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7898ccbc-3cce-45bb-8838-ae1fc3e5cebf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Zach Breunig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187 (Online Only)
I utilize a multitude of therapeutic frameworks to help guide my clients through the change process, including the Gottman Method to couple's therapy, structural family therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
The decision to seek help can often be difficult and filled with uncertainty, worry, and/or fear. My approach to therapy is to meet each person where they are at, without judgment, by determining needs, goals, and a path forward. I believe that each person has the capability to build upon their strengths and resources to develop new skills, resolve the impact of potentially long-standing issues in life, and become a better version of themselves. I will be your support while gently challenging you, when needed, to reach the goals that you have set for yourself. After all, you are the expert on your life.
I utilize a multitude of therapeutic frameworks to help guide my clients through the change process, including the Gottman Method to couple's therapy, structural family therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
The decision to seek help can often be difficult and filled with uncertainty, worry, and/or fear. My approach to therapy is to meet each person where they are at, without judgment, by determining needs, goals, and a path forward. I believe that each person has the capability to build upon their strengths and resources to develop new skills, resolve the impact of potentially long-standing issues in life, and become a better version of themselves. I will be your support while gently challenging you, when needed, to reach the goals that you have set for yourself. After all, you are the expert on your life.
![Photo of Dawn Whetstine, LCSW, MDiv, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ffe68c6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My work with couples integrates theories of Family Systems and and the Gottman Method.
Whether your goal is to achieve greater self-awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or just feel better about yourself, I want to join you on a journey of self-discovery. I work with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I am passionate about helping you decrease emotional distress in your life in order to restore purpose and connection. I will help you develop healthy coping strategies to create sustainable change. My stance is curious and flexible, reflecting my belief that you are the expert of your own life.
My work with couples integrates theories of Family Systems and and the Gottman Method.
Whether your goal is to achieve greater self-awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or just feel better about yourself, I want to join you on a journey of self-discovery. I work with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. I am passionate about helping you decrease emotional distress in your life in order to restore purpose and connection. I will help you develop healthy coping strategies to create sustainable change. My stance is curious and flexible, reflecting my belief that you are the expert of your own life.
![Photo of Anna Coyne, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a15ddbdd-7b15-457e-83a5-3de3bbf4cf5d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anna Coyne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188 (Online Only)
I offer effective therapy using Gottman Method, CBT, DBT, and family systems.
Have you been avoiding fights with your partner or family? Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, trying not to blow up? This can be very painful, and it’s common for couples and families when life gets complicated. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid all conflicts in their relationships. This can lead to resentment, which can cause more frequent and long-term issues. As a therapist, I’ve worked with many individuals, couples and families struggling with trauma, high conflict, divorce, and infidelity. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
I offer effective therapy using Gottman Method, CBT, DBT, and family systems.
Have you been avoiding fights with your partner or family? Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, trying not to blow up? This can be very painful, and it’s common for couples and families when life gets complicated. Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid all conflicts in their relationships. This can lead to resentment, which can cause more frequent and long-term issues. As a therapist, I’ve worked with many individuals, couples and families struggling with trauma, high conflict, divorce, and infidelity. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
![Photo of Ann Thorwall, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45195e13-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Additionally, I have completed all 3 levels of training in Gottman method couples’ therapy, which is very effective when both partners are in the room.
Welcome! My approach to therapy combines the empathy and support of traditional talk therapy with active, research- backed tools to help you overcome life’s hurdles and transitions. My clients and I have had great success with these methods in transforming relationships, overcoming depression, conquering anxiety, and gaining mastery of personal and professional challenges. My approach is both collaborative and directive; it is structured but not rigid.
Additionally, I have completed all 3 levels of training in Gottman method couples’ therapy, which is very effective when both partners are in the room.
Welcome! My approach to therapy combines the empathy and support of traditional talk therapy with active, research- backed tools to help you overcome life’s hurdles and transitions. My clients and I have had great success with these methods in transforming relationships, overcoming depression, conquering anxiety, and gaining mastery of personal and professional challenges. My approach is both collaborative and directive; it is structured but not rigid.
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Sarah Armsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
Life can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Allow me to support you in finding ways to feel safe, understood, and able to move forward. I believe that our emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones, provide us with important information about our needs and where we should be headed. My aim is to empower my clients to trust their inner wisdom, rebuild their sense of self, and feel more connected to those around them. In sessions, we’ll spend time talking about everyday stressors, but we’ll also look to identify patterns and dynamics that have ongoing influence in your life.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
Life can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Allow me to support you in finding ways to feel safe, understood, and able to move forward. I believe that our emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones, provide us with important information about our needs and where we should be headed. My aim is to empower my clients to trust their inner wisdom, rebuild their sense of self, and feel more connected to those around them. In sessions, we’ll spend time talking about everyday stressors, but we’ll also look to identify patterns and dynamics that have ongoing influence in your life.
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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.
![Photo of Tiffany Wu, MA, NCC, LCPC, EMDR, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43fb41f7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have completed Gottman Method level 1,2, and 3 training.
As a mental health clinician, my goal is to help my clients explore themselves to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to have a happier future by their own definition. I believe that we all need someone to talk with - who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment -a safe place to explore the issues that you want to discuss with me. I was trained as a plastic surgeon in China for 9 years. I also speak Mandarin and provide bilingual counseling services to my clients.
I have completed Gottman Method level 1,2, and 3 training.
As a mental health clinician, my goal is to help my clients explore themselves to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to have a happier future by their own definition. I believe that we all need someone to talk with - who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment -a safe place to explore the issues that you want to discuss with me. I was trained as a plastic surgeon in China for 9 years. I also speak Mandarin and provide bilingual counseling services to my clients.
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I primarily use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy model with my couples.
Hi, I'm Kate! I enjoy working with many different clients with varying presenting concerns. I work with children aged 8 and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adjustments and life changes, self esteem issues, and more. I particularly connect well with adolescent, young adult, and adult women, as well as men struggling with self expression or deep-seeded anxiety or mood issues. Working with adolescent girls is definitely a passion, and I have enjoyed working with them individually, in family therapy, as well as running various groups and workshops.
I primarily use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy model with my couples.
Hi, I'm Kate! I enjoy working with many different clients with varying presenting concerns. I work with children aged 8 and older, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have helped people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adjustments and life changes, self esteem issues, and more. I particularly connect well with adolescent, young adult, and adult women, as well as men struggling with self expression or deep-seeded anxiety or mood issues. Working with adolescent girls is definitely a passion, and I have enjoyed working with them individually, in family therapy, as well as running various groups and workshops.
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I also specialize in helping couples connect emotionally to develop strong and loving relationships using the Gottman method.
Congratulations! You are looking into therapy and contemplating making changes in your life. If feelings of sadness, anxiety, relational difficulties, grief or past trauma get in the way of your happiness let's work together to address them. I will respond you in couple hours after you contact me. Effective counseling not only can change the mind but can change the brain as well. Counseling can support the building of new neuron connections! That process is called “neuroplasticity,” I can assist you in exploring what led you here and how to make changes to feel better.
I also specialize in helping couples connect emotionally to develop strong and loving relationships using the Gottman method.
Congratulations! You are looking into therapy and contemplating making changes in your life. If feelings of sadness, anxiety, relational difficulties, grief or past trauma get in the way of your happiness let's work together to address them. I will respond you in couple hours after you contact me. Effective counseling not only can change the mind but can change the brain as well. Counseling can support the building of new neuron connections! That process is called “neuroplasticity,” I can assist you in exploring what led you here and how to make changes to feel better.
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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.
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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.