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Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method

Strengthening Relationships with Proven Couples Therapy

At Tenacity Psychological Health Services, we specialize in helping couples build stronger, more meaningful connections through the renowned Gottman Method. Backed by over 40 years of scientific research, this proven approach provides practical tools to improve communication, navigate conflict, and rekindle intimacy.

Whether you’re facing challenges or simply looking to deepen your relationship, the Gottman Method offers a supportive and effective pathway to lasting fulfillment.

The Gottman Method

The Gottman Method is a leading, research-based approach to couples therapy, developed by world-renowned psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

With over 40 years of scientific research, this method focuses on improving relationship satisfaction, enhancing emotional intimacy, and preventing relationship breakdown.

If you’re searching for effective ways to improve your relationship, navigate conflict, and build deeper connections, the Gottman Method offers practical, science-backed strategies designed to help couples thrive.

Couples Therapy

Core Principles of the Gottman Method for Couples

The Gottman Method couples therapy emphasizes fostering positive interactions and resolving conflicts in a healthy way. Key principles include:

  • Building Love Maps – Deepen your connection by understanding your partner’s inner world, including their fears, joys, and aspirations.

  • Nurturing Fondness and Admiration – Strengthen the foundation of friendship and mutual respect.

  • Turning Toward Instead of Away – Respond positively to your partner’s bids for attention and support to enhance emotional closeness.

  • Managing Conflict Effectively – Learn to navigate disagreements through healthy communication and compromise, avoiding gridlock.

  • Creating Shared Meaning – Develop shared values, rituals, and goals that foster a sense of purpose and unity.

  • Building Trust and Commitment – Strengthen trust and maintain long-term commitment to ensure relationship longevity.

Exploring Relationship Dynamics

The Gottman Method explores and addresses various relationship dynamics, such as:

How the Gottman Method Works

The Gottman Method therapy process starts with a comprehensive relationship assessment, followed by tailored interventions to address specific concerns. Couples engage in structured exercises to build empathy, improve communication skills, and deepen emotional intimacy. Therapists certified in the Gottman Method provide relationship tools that can be applied at home, fostering long-lasting improvements.

Benefits of the Gottman Method for Couples

The Gottman Method for couples is widely recognized for its evidence-based effectiveness. Couples who engage in this therapy experience:

Whether you’re struggling with ongoing relationship challenges or simply want to enhance your bond, the Gottman Method provides a supportive, structured, and proven pathway to relationship success.

Fees for Couples Therapy Sessions

Cancellation Policy

At our practice, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise that may prevent you from attending a scheduled appointment. We kindly ask that you provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This allows us to offer your time slot to another patient who may be in need of an appointment. We appreciate your flexibility with scheduling and in turn offer the same flexibility back. If we have availability to reschedule your appointment within the same week and without disrupting your next week’s session the cancelation fee will be waived. However, we have a strict policy that appointments that are missed or cancelled without 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full session fee. We believe that this policy is fair to both our clients and our practice, as it allows us to better serve our clients and maintain our schedule. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in adhering to our late policy.

Late Policy

In order to allow the appropriate time necessary for the therapeutic process, we ask that you try to make your appointments on time. We understand unforeseen circumstances happen so please call or message us if you expect to be late. However, we can only guarantee the appointment time that is scheduled due to our other client commitments. If clients attend within 15 minutes, the session will be provided for the remaining time and billed for the full fee. After 15 minutes we will consider your appointment a no-show which will incur the full charge.

Start Your Journey to a Stronger Relationship

Ready to transform your relationship? The Gottman Method couples therapy can help you rediscover joy, trust, and connection. Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship today.

Break the Cycle

If you’re struggling with mental health concerns or simply looking for a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions, schedule an individual therapy session today to start your journey towards healing and personal growth.