Gottman Method

This approach is based on Dr. John Gottman’s 40 years of research investigating and defining behaviors and communication skills found in healthy, long-lasting relationships. I work with couples to identify these communication patterns that are blocking them from forming a deeper connection and instead work to learn new ways of interacting that are statistically proven to improve relationships and promote healing and connection.

My approach to therapy incorporates the Gottman Method, grounded in evidence-based practices for enhancing relationships. Having completed Level 1 training and currently furthering my expertise, I focus on helping couples build stronger connections, improve communication, and manage conflict effectively. By integrating these principles, I aim to foster healthy, resilient relationships that thrive on mutual respect and understanding.

This was developed by John and Julie Gottman who are renowned couple's therapy experts. The method works by creating a deep intimacy between the two with a strong foundation of knowing and understanding one another and releasing ineffective ways of communicating and interacting. It increases awareness around common relationship pitfalls and create balance, equality, and friendship in even the most stale of marriages.

I love working with couples with this evidence-based practice to develop trust and intimacy. We work on communication skills, clarifying expectations (and how to ask for needs and wants appropriately), and overall improving the relationship. This method is great for premarital counseling or relationships that have been together for 50 years and everything in between. I am familiar and competent with working with many different relationships, both traditional and nontraditional.

I utilize Gottman Method with couples in order to ensure couples have tangible research based coping skills to improve their relationship quickly and effectively.

I am Gottman level one trained clinician. This work can be done individually or in couples work. The content is also applicable to new families with new or additional children in helping the parents communicate in a healthy and effect ways during this time of change and transition in their lives. I am certified in the Bringing Baby Home™ curriculum which can be explored individually. Gottman work can also be applied in grief and loss challenges.

Completed Level 1 and 2 in Gottman Method Couple Therapy

I use the Gottman method for couple’s therapy because it relies on scientifically validated tools and methods rather than general beliefs about what “should” work or how relationships “should” be. What this means for you is that you will receive a couple’s therapy approach grounded in a scientifically validated strategy that is tailored to the specific needs of your relationship. As a specialist in sexuality, I integrate sex therapy methods into the couples work that is informed by science.

The Gottman Method is the gold standard in couples therapy, backed by decades of research on what makes relationships thrive. As a trained Gottman Therapist, I use proven, evidence-based strategies to help couples repair trust, improve communication, and break unhealthy conflict cycles.

Gottman level 1 & 2 trained

Gottman Level 1 trained therapist

Gottman Method Couples Therapy uses 50 years of research on communication in relationships to help clients hear/understand each other, move past conflicts and misunderstandings, and develop greater intimacy, trust, and commitment.

I am level 2 trained and a leader in the 7 Principles of Making a Marriage Work Workshop.

Gottman Method provides research-based interventions tailored to unique needs of each couple. It focuses on building trust and intimacy while reducing conflict. Structured exercises help partners to deepen their understanding of each other's needs, creating a more resilient and satisfying relationships. Gottman Method includes building rituals of connection, enhancing fondness and admiration, and fostering shared goals while addressing destructive behaviors like criticism and contempt.

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

I am trained in Gottman levels 1,2 and 3 of the Gottman method of couple's counseling. In addition, I've completed their training in affairs and trauma as well as their couples in recovery program. I am a seven principles of making a marriage work educator as well.

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.

Gottman is a specified approach to work with couples that is research-based and relatively short-term. It involves a comprehensive relationship analysis that usually involves 3 sessions and then a specific treatment plan which involves helping to reinforce the strengths a couple has and addressing their challenge areas, especially in the area of communication. Therapy sessions are a lab where clients work on their issues with each other and learn how to do things differently. I teach specific skills and there often is homework. I have found that couples that follow through practicing what they have learned at home often make significant progress.