Gottman Method

I am a Certified Gottman Method Couple Therapist, #406.

I have completed Gottman training and work with relationship dynamics from the perspective of the Sound Relationship House lens. When asked Dr. Gottman stated he never had nonmonogamous relationships last long enough to study, fortunately I have that experience. I also utilize attachment theory and positive psychology approaches to relationships, building and supporting each other through strengths to growth.

I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and Workshop Leader.

How cool is Gottman? If you don't know, John Gottman is a researcher who can accurately predict divorce with 93% accuracy after observing a couple for three minutes in a conflict discussion. At Resolve, we are students of this kind of research, and practitioners of the Gottman Method. The owner of Resolve, Dr. Hecht, is Gottman certified. Come see us today.

I am being trained in the Gottman Method to assist couples in developing friendship, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning. I help couples transform negative ways they communicate with positive interactions to help heal past resentments. The Gottman Method includes, "interventions designed to increase closeness and intimacy are used to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection, and create changes which enhances the couples shared goals."

I use the Gottman Method to help you and your partner reflect on what brought you together, emphasizing the strengths of your relationship. This approach provides tools for effective conflict management, laying the groundwork for healthy communication. We will find ways you can foster fondness and appreciation, encouraging both of you to intentionally invest in each other emotionally. Ultimately, this work aims to rebuild your friendship and reignite the passion and romance for each other.

The Gottman Method is an evidence-based method for partnered therapy. It is evidence-based and can be used in various types of partnerships, as well as with individuals as many issues brought into therapy are about relationships with other people. Some goals of this method are to reduce conflict, improve communication, increase intimacy, respect, affection, empathy and compassion within relationships.

I am currently a Level 2 Gottman practitioner. The Gottman approach includes a thorough assessment of the couple relationship and integrates research-based interventions to help couples cultivate healthy lasting relationships.

If you are not familiar with Gottman he and his wife are the couples counseling geniuses of our time. We look for how people act when fighting. Respect and reacing out are critical.

With six years of academic training in marriage and family therapy and specialized postgraduate education in the Gottman Method, I’ve developed a strong foundation in using this research-based approach to help couples improve their relationships. My training equips me to guide couples through effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust.

In my work with couples, the Gottman Method is central to my approach. I adapt their research, theory, and findings to work with LGBTQ+ and CNM couples.

I am levels 1-3 trained in the Gottman Method and was supervised by a certified Gottman supervisor for over a year.

Relationships are integral to our lives, so I have attended levels 1, 2, and 3 of Gottman training so I can offer their well-researched interventions to couples, as well as to individuals who want to add skills to their interactions with partners and loved ones.

Couples counseling provides the opportunity for couples at all stages of marriage to deepen their commitment, enhance communication, and strengthen positive behaviors that will help partners cope with issues that frequently impact marriage. Most couples are in some distress by the time they make the call for an appointment. In fact, couples wait an average of seven years after they realize that there are problems in their relationship. You don't have to wait that long.

This method focuses on enhancing relationship skills and fostering emotional intimacy through effective communication strategies. It is grounded in years of observational research on what makes relationships successful or unhealthy. The Gottman Method includes techniques for managing conflict, building trust, and deepening friendship between partners. Overall, the Gottman Method equips couples with practical tools to improve their relationship and build a lasting, loving bond.

When working with couples I primarily use the Gottman Method. Gottman Method focuses on helping couples increase respect and create an environment of appreciation for each other. As a result of this, couples tend to see an increase in intimacy and report that they are better able to navigate through conflict and are better able to process the aftermath of a conflict. Through the Gottman method couples gain education on relationships and learn skills to help them communicate and stay connected when experiencing stress or when they are in conflict. The Gottman method has a lot of data to support its efficacy which is one of the reasons I am such a fan of this approach.