Gottman Method Therapists in Hewlett, NY

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Fraydee Putter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hewlett, NY 11557
Throughout life, most people will experience turmoil and emotional pain. Some may be able to overcome such challenges with the support of family and friends. Others are significantly affected and are unable to live life optimally. As a therapist, I am very passionate about helping people in dealing with and overcoming tribulations with the aim of improving their quality of life. Many people come to therapy when they have hit rock bottom. They must be given the proper guidance and assistance in order to move forward. I specialize in trauma and trained in EMDR, IFS, EFT, Sand tray therapy, Theraplay, DBT, CBT and Gottman Method.
Throughout life, most people will experience turmoil and emotional pain. Some may be able to overcome such challenges with the support of family and friends. Others are significantly affected and are unable to live life optimally. As a therapist, I am very passionate about helping people in dealing with and overcoming tribulations with the aim of improving their quality of life. Many people come to therapy when they have hit rock bottom. They must be given the proper guidance and assistance in order to move forward. I specialize in trauma and trained in EMDR, IFS, EFT, Sand tray therapy, Theraplay, DBT, CBT and Gottman Method.
(516) 774-2083 View (516) 774-2083
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Nina Reiss (Pnina Braun)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hewlett, NY 11557
You want your life filled with passion, joy, and meaning in personal goals, career, and treasured relationships. You want to know that you matter and you are loved and accepted. You want to lift the weight of stress, frustration, hurt, and despair. For couples, you desire more excitement and a deeper connection. For parents, you want to know how to help your child through a struggle that you find overwhelming. You don’t have to feel powerless any more. You can take control of your life. Take the reins to steer your life on a new path to achieve your dreams, enhance your love life, & develop positive connections with others!
You want your life filled with passion, joy, and meaning in personal goals, career, and treasured relationships. You want to know that you matter and you are loved and accepted. You want to lift the weight of stress, frustration, hurt, and despair. For couples, you desire more excitement and a deeper connection. For parents, you want to know how to help your child through a struggle that you find overwhelming. You don’t have to feel powerless any more. You can take control of your life. Take the reins to steer your life on a new path to achieve your dreams, enhance your love life, & develop positive connections with others!
(516) 246-6055 View (516) 246-6055
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Eitan Zerykier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hewlett, NY 11557
Combining an open mind, a positive attitude, and evidence-based techniques, together we can dig deep to find out what is keeping you, your child, or you relationships from reaching maximum potential - and how to unlock all that waits inside. It can be hard to know where to start, and I know it takes courage to reach out. You will be supported and receive guidance from our first meeting. Using an eclectic combination of empirically proven methods chosen for your specific needs, we will work collaboratively towards uncovering and realizing your goals.
Combining an open mind, a positive attitude, and evidence-based techniques, together we can dig deep to find out what is keeping you, your child, or you relationships from reaching maximum potential - and how to unlock all that waits inside. It can be hard to know where to start, and I know it takes courage to reach out. You will be supported and receive guidance from our first meeting. Using an eclectic combination of empirically proven methods chosen for your specific needs, we will work collaboratively towards uncovering and realizing your goals.
(347) 894-5543 View (347) 894-5543
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Naomi Bernstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hewlett, NY 11557
I specialize in couples and marriage counseling as well as individual therapy for relationship issues (coping with break-ups, exploring unhealthy relationship patterns.) I will support and challenge you; providing a safe place to explore your feelings and make positive changes in your life. Depression, anxiety and relationship stress can leave you feeling hopeless. I can help you understand the underlying cause of these feelings and take back control over your life and your emotions. Take a look at my website naomibernstein.com
I specialize in couples and marriage counseling as well as individual therapy for relationship issues (coping with break-ups, exploring unhealthy relationship patterns.) I will support and challenge you; providing a safe place to explore your feelings and make positive changes in your life. Depression, anxiety and relationship stress can leave you feeling hopeless. I can help you understand the underlying cause of these feelings and take back control over your life and your emotions. Take a look at my website naomibernstein.com
(516) 669-0929 View (516) 669-0929
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Talia Gutlove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hewlett, NY 11557
I am passionate about helping my clients develop healthy, fulfilling relationships & feel more confident, satisfied, & empowered in their individual and romantic lives. I have received specialized training in the treatment of sexual & relationship issues. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I utilize a sex-positive approach to help individuals and couples work through their challenges and traumas, build greater intimacy, & improve their relationships.
I am passionate about helping my clients develop healthy, fulfilling relationships & feel more confident, satisfied, & empowered in their individual and romantic lives. I have received specialized training in the treatment of sexual & relationship issues. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I utilize a sex-positive approach to help individuals and couples work through their challenges and traumas, build greater intimacy, & improve their relationships.
(516) 430-2655 View (516) 430-2655

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David Mark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
There are two leading methods in relationship science that I am certified in the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Given my certifications in the Gottman method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) I am trained in helping couples build and rebuild friendship and intimacy, manage conflict better and create increased shared meaning. Research indicates that secure attachment and emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and recreate supportive bonds among individuals. I am therefore dedicated to the understanding of individual health and dysfunction in the context of relationship with others and the enhancement of couple and family
There are two leading methods in relationship science that I am certified in the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Given my certifications in the Gottman method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) I am trained in helping couples build and rebuild friendship and intimacy, manage conflict better and create increased shared meaning. Research indicates that secure attachment and emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and recreate supportive bonds among individuals. I am therefore dedicated to the understanding of individual health and dysfunction in the context of relationship with others and the enhancement of couple and family
(516) 788-7487 View (516) 788-7487
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Jennifer Siegfried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville Centre, NY 11570  (Online Only)
Taking the first step is always the hardest. I'm here to help and so excited to work with you! I have experience working with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety and those who are navigating through the grieving process. I also have experience working in a hospital setting with individuals who have chronic and ongoing health issues. I practice couples therapy as well utilizing the Gottman Method; which focuses on improving communication.
Taking the first step is always the hardest. I'm here to help and so excited to work with you! I have experience working with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety and those who are navigating through the grieving process. I also have experience working in a hospital setting with individuals who have chronic and ongoing health issues. I practice couples therapy as well utilizing the Gottman Method; which focuses on improving communication.
(516) 613-3310 View (516) 613-3310
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Benjamin Sloviter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Woodmere, NY 11598  (Online Only)
Trained in the Gottman Method, I can help couples build a life of shared meaning together.
Understanding how your behavior impacts your family and relationship with your spouse or partner is an important step towards change. From the start, I intend to establish a strong relationship that empowers you to believe in your ability to transform. Our work together is a journey to find meaning in life and make sense of the struggles you face. By finding strength in these challenges, I allow you to realize and embrace the actions that will fuel your growth and healing.
Trained in the Gottman Method, I can help couples build a life of shared meaning together.
Understanding how your behavior impacts your family and relationship with your spouse or partner is an important step towards change. From the start, I intend to establish a strong relationship that empowers you to believe in your ability to transform. Our work together is a journey to find meaning in life and make sense of the struggles you face. By finding strength in these challenges, I allow you to realize and embrace the actions that will fuel your growth and healing.
(516) 219-9430 View (516) 219-9430
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Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Life Coaching Specialists
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
(516) 363-4802 View (516) 363-4802
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Yaakov Abramovitz
PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
If you’re looking for help, there is a good chance that you've felt overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings, or felt lost in your relationships or life itself. I collaborate with each individual and couple, helping them feel understood and seen, rather than jumping to any quick-fix solutions. Using principles and skills drawn from both skills based and compassion focused approaches, I strive to help clients learn more about their underlying values, sense of self, and patterns that have played out in their lives. Through this process, we work collaboratively to develop the skills and insight to move towards fulfillment and purpose.
If you’re looking for help, there is a good chance that you've felt overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings, or felt lost in your relationships or life itself. I collaborate with each individual and couple, helping them feel understood and seen, rather than jumping to any quick-fix solutions. Using principles and skills drawn from both skills based and compassion focused approaches, I strive to help clients learn more about their underlying values, sense of self, and patterns that have played out in their lives. Through this process, we work collaboratively to develop the skills and insight to move towards fulfillment and purpose.
(646) 585-7231 View (646) 585-7231
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Dr. Cheryll Holmes
MFT, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rosedale, NY 11422
Holmes Counseling & Coaching Service offers full family service dedicated to working with couples and individuals to build, mend and restore relationship, work through trauma and other life and mental health issues. Dr. Holmes is a Lifetime member of the Chi Phi Honors Society of Psychology. She is a Published Author of His Heart Her Voice From hello to I do, Silent Bedrooms and 358 Arguments That Destroys Marriages. Dr Holmes is also a Sex Therapist and Divorce Prevention Specialist. Dr. Holmes is a, an International Speaker, as well as a member of the John Maxwell Team of certified Life Coach and holds a MA is Dispute Resolution
Holmes Counseling & Coaching Service offers full family service dedicated to working with couples and individuals to build, mend and restore relationship, work through trauma and other life and mental health issues. Dr. Holmes is a Lifetime member of the Chi Phi Honors Society of Psychology. She is a Published Author of His Heart Her Voice From hello to I do, Silent Bedrooms and 358 Arguments That Destroys Marriages. Dr Holmes is also a Sex Therapist and Divorce Prevention Specialist. Dr. Holmes is a, an International Speaker, as well as a member of the John Maxwell Team of certified Life Coach and holds a MA is Dispute Resolution
(646) 760-5212 View (646) 760-5212
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Embrace Therapy - Michali Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Cedarhurst, NY 11516  (Online Only)
To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!
To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!
(646) 663-5368 View (646) 663-5368
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Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Life Coaching Specialists
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
(516) 518-3892 View (516) 518-3892
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Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Life Coaching Specialists
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
(631) 437-4877 View (631) 437-4877
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Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Life Coaching Specialists
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
(516) 518-6490 View (516) 518-6490
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Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Life Coaching Specialists
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
Dr. Mitch PsyD & Lisa Life Coach for Private Marriage/Couples & Anxiety, have had 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops (having a Male and Female Perspective). Our Private Workshops are Not Traditional Counseling. We Provide Two Professionals that Specialize in the Treatment of Relationships and/or Anxiety. We are Opened: Days, Eve's, Weekends & Same Day Appt's Available. These Workshops are Designed for a Rapid Recovery and are very Powerful & Comprehensive. Our Marriages/Couples & Anxiety Workshops have an 85% Rate of Success when you Complete our Program. In Addition, we have a After-Care Program (monthly) for Tune-Ups for Life.
(516) 219-0067 View (516) 219-0067
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Aliza Schulman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodmere, NY 11598
Do you feel frustrated, anxious and irritable? Do you feel that no matter what you do to improve your wellbeing and/or the quality of your relationships is never enough? Do you want to just feel good already? The key to living a happy successful life is in your relationship with yourself and others. I have helped hundreds of people deal with life's challenges including conflict and relationships issues with partners, children, friends, coworkers etc., with their own internal issues such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, commitment and attachment problems and with life transitions such as parenthood, divorce, and death.
Do you feel frustrated, anxious and irritable? Do you feel that no matter what you do to improve your wellbeing and/or the quality of your relationships is never enough? Do you want to just feel good already? The key to living a happy successful life is in your relationship with yourself and others. I have helped hundreds of people deal with life's challenges including conflict and relationships issues with partners, children, friends, coworkers etc., with their own internal issues such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, commitment and attachment problems and with life transitions such as parenthood, divorce, and death.
(561) 658-4899 View (561) 658-4899
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Bradley Craig Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Stream, NY 11581
I offer comfort and guidance to people struggling to find their way through a hard transition or uncertain situation. Sessions with me are easy, but engaged and lively, and I strive to create a safe, warm environment. I am highly influenced by humanism and family systems. As such, I regard suffering as a natural and expected part of the human condition, not as evidence of a personal defect.
I offer comfort and guidance to people struggling to find their way through a hard transition or uncertain situation. Sessions with me are easy, but engaged and lively, and I strive to create a safe, warm environment. I am highly influenced by humanism and family systems. As such, I regard suffering as a natural and expected part of the human condition, not as evidence of a personal defect.
(516) 548-2788 View (516) 548-2788
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Molly Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lynbrook, NY 11563  (Online Only)
Sometimes our past can cast shadows that eclipse our hope for a better future and rob us of our joy in the present. Are you grappling with shame and guilt from past wounds? Living in fear-based cycles or struggling with harmful relationship patterns? Feeling stagnant but can't seem to get "unstuck"? Maybe you're seeking a greater sense of peace, balance and inner security? As a dedicated therapist with years of diverse clinical experience, I provide a compassionate, collaborative space that will assist you in understanding past experiences impacting your present reality and developing strategies for meaningful change.
Sometimes our past can cast shadows that eclipse our hope for a better future and rob us of our joy in the present. Are you grappling with shame and guilt from past wounds? Living in fear-based cycles or struggling with harmful relationship patterns? Feeling stagnant but can't seem to get "unstuck"? Maybe you're seeking a greater sense of peace, balance and inner security? As a dedicated therapist with years of diverse clinical experience, I provide a compassionate, collaborative space that will assist you in understanding past experiences impacting your present reality and developing strategies for meaningful change.
(516) 789-2097 View (516) 789-2097
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Ana M. Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RRT, RYT, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynbrook, NY 11563
At A Mindful Talk Health Services, we are dedicated to empowering each of our clients on their healing journey. Our mission is to provide the tools and support needed for self-regulation and self-care, helping individuals reconnect with their inner light and purpose. With extensive experience addressing a range of challenges, including trauma, depression, anxiety, social phobias, eating disorders, and academic/test anxiety, we believe that with the right interventions, everyone has the potential to heal. Our approach is rooted in the belief that not only can you overcome obstacles, but you can also thrive and live your best life.
At A Mindful Talk Health Services, we are dedicated to empowering each of our clients on their healing journey. Our mission is to provide the tools and support needed for self-regulation and self-care, helping individuals reconnect with their inner light and purpose. With extensive experience addressing a range of challenges, including trauma, depression, anxiety, social phobias, eating disorders, and academic/test anxiety, we believe that with the right interventions, everyone has the potential to heal. Our approach is rooted in the belief that not only can you overcome obstacles, but you can also thrive and live your best life.
(516) 469-3657 View (516) 469-3657
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.