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Research-based couples therapy to strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate conflict more effectively.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

What Is Gottman Method Couples Therapy?

Gottman Method Couples Therapy is a research-based approach designed to help couples strengthen connection, improve communication, and manage conflict in healthier ways.

The approach looks at the relationship as a whole, including friendship, trust, emotional connection, intimacy, conflict patterns, and shared goals. It is practical, structured, and focused on helping couples build skills they can use outside of therapy.

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What Can Gottman Therapy Help With?

Gottman Method Couples Therapy may be helpful for couples experiencing:

Frequent conflict or recurring arguments
Communication difficulties
Emotional distance or disconnection
Trust concerns or betrayal
Infidelity
Difficulty repairing after conflict
Parenting or family stress
Intimacy concerns
Major life transitions
Stress related to demanding careers

Couples do not need to be in crisis to benefit. Therapy can also help strengthen an already healthy relationship.

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How Does Gottman Therapy Work?

Therapy begins by understanding your relationship patterns, strengths, and areas of concern.

Your therapist may help you identify patterns such as criticism, defensiveness, contempt, or withdrawal, while introducing healthier ways to communicate and repair.

Sessions may focus on:

improving communication
managing conflict more effectively
rebuilding trust
strengthening friendship and intimacy
increasing appreciation and connection
creating healthier patterns at home

The goal is not to eliminate disagreement, but to help couples navigate it in ways that protect the relationship.

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Is Gottman Therapy Right for Us?

Gottman Method Couples Therapy may be a good fit if you want to feel more connected, communicate more effectively, stop repeating the same arguments, rebuild trust, or strengthen your relationship during a stressful period.

At Mind Shift Therapy, we also have a particular interest in supporting first responders and their partners, where occupational stress, shift work, trauma exposure, and emotional exhaustion can place additional strain on relationships.

Our Therapists Offering Couples Therapy

Rachel Bickley

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)
In-Person & Online Therapy Available
Specialties: General Therapy, EMDR, Perinatal/Postpartum, Couples, First Responders, Families of First Responders

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Elyse Schweighofer

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
In-Person & Online Therapy Available
Specialties: General Therapy, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, Families of First Responders, First Responders, Couples

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