Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Built on more than four decades of research with thousands of couples, the Gottman Method gives us a clear, practical map of what makes relationships work, and what predicts them coming apart.
The framework
Gottman work is organized around the Sound Relationship House: friendship and fondness at the foundation, then conflict management, then shared dreams and meaning at the top. We assess where the relationship is strong and where the cracks are, then build deliberately.
What sessions look like
After an initial assessment phase, sessions are skill-rich and structured. You'll learn specific tools for repair, soft start-ups, dreams-within-conflict conversations, and rituals of connection, and you'll practice them in the room, not just hear about them.
When we recommend Gottman
Couples who are escalating quickly in conflict, who want concrete tools, or who are pre-engaged and want a strong foundation often respond especially well to a Gottman-led arc.
Therapists who work with gottman method
If this page sounds like what you are carrying, the next step is finding the clinician whose lens and style fit the work.
Bassy Schwartz, LMFT
Bassy integrates Gottman-informed structure with attachment-based couples work, giving couples both a map and a deeper emotional lens.
- Gottman
- EFT
- Couples
If you want a couples therapy that gives you tools you can actually use this week, the Gottman Method is built for it.
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation, or send us a message below and we’ll match you with the right therapist.