Services
Certified Gottman Method Therapy
The Gottman Method was created by Dr. John Gottman and is based in over forty years of research with thousands of couples. This method is renowned for it’s effectiveness in promoting lasting love and connection. Working together, you will learn to:
· Enhance friendship and intimacy
· Build love maps
· Nurture fondness, admiration, and appreciation
· Turn toward bids for emotional connection (instead of away or against)
· Modify conflict
· Understand your partner’s point of view
· Eliminate the four horsemen and replace them with their antidotes
· Move from gridlock to dialogue on perpetual issues
· Develop 6 skills (gentle start-up, accepting influence, making effective repairs during conflict, de-escalating quarrels, compromise, physiological soothing)
· Process fights and regrettable incidents
· Create shared meaning
· Build rituals of connection
· Create shared purpose in building a life together
· Heal from trauma and affairs
· Attune to each other’s feelings, needs, and dreams
· Differentiate between "codependency" and "interdependency"
· Heal emotional injuries from addiction and recovery trauma
· Dialogue about your recovery needs
· Restore trust and commitment
Taking the Leap Toward a Fulfilling Relationship
It’s important to remember that struggles in a relationship are not signs of failure; they are a normal part of being a couple. Every relationship, no matter how strong, faces its share of challenges. These challenges can arise from differences in meta-emotion, individual needs, personality, external stressors, or simply the ebb and flow of life.
In reality, it’s through these struggles that couples have the opportunity to grow, learn, and strengthen their bond. It’s in the process of working through difficulties that deeper understanding and connection can emerge.
So, if you find yourself facing issues in your relationship, know that you’re not alone. It’s okay to seek help. In doing so, you’re not admitting weakness but demonstrating strength and commitment to a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
Remember, no relationship is perfect, but with effort, patience, and support, you can navigate through rough patches and continue building a love that stands the test of time. Whether you’re facing specific challenges or seeking to deepen your bond, I’m here to empower you to take the reins and create lasting change.
Online and In-Person Therapy
One of the most discouraging parts of couples therapy is the amount of time couples wait before seeking help. On average, couples wait six years before seeking counsel. By then, much damage has been done.
To make couples therapy more approachable, we have removed many of the hurdles that keep couples from making their first appointment by providing both in-office or online therapy through video conferencing. Traffic, childcare, stress, parking, coordinating schedules and travel time are a burden, especially given relationship struggles, having options can help.
With online therapy, you can relax in the comfort of your own home and join me for therapy through the wonders of the internet. Not every couple will be right for video conference therapy. The first session will help you and I both determine whether in-person or online therapy is the best choice for you.
The Seven Principles Program
The Seven Principles Workshop for couples is a marriage workshop based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. This educational workshop has been offered across the US and internationally, and has strengthened the relationships of tens of thousands of couples. It's specifically designed to help couples improve their friendship and learn powerful communication and conflict management skills.
The workshop includes lectures, demonstrations, videos and private couples exercises. The activities are fun, insightful and informative. There is no need to worry about sharing your personal problems in front of others... we don't do any group sharing at this workshop.
Couples Intensives
We are excited to announce the addition of couples Intensives to our list of services. Research has shown significant efficacy with intensive therapeutic programs.
Our intensive program offers customizable times ranging from 3 hour sessions to 3-day intensives with full-day sessions. These intensives can be offered virtually or you can join us in our office.
Contact us for details on pricing and scheduling.
DATE NIGHTS
Come spend an evening out! Whether it be dancing, cooking, painting, or kayaking, time together is the core of every great relationship. We love to have fun just like everyone else! Join us for one, or all, of our quarterly date activities.
Each date will have specifics regarding cost, time, refreshments, etc.