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The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy

With the right support, couples can learn how to navigate conflict and build a stronger, more harmonious relationship.

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What Kind of Challenges Might you be Facing?

Arguing over the same issues again and again without resolution
Feeling more like roommates than romantic partners
Struggling with trust after a betrayal
Having difficulty communicating needs or emotions

Feeling criticized, shut down, or emotionally disconnected
Wanting to rekindle intimacy and closeness
Preparing for a long-term commitment and wanting a strong foundation
Feeling like certain topics of discussion always lead to escalation

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How the Gottman Method Can Help

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. With over four decades of research behind it, this method helps couples:

Improve communication and reduce defensiveness
Manage conflict in a healthy, productive way
Increase affection, intimacy, and understanding
Heal from past hurts or betrayals
Build a stronger friendship and partnership
Create shared meaning and life goals

It’s not about deciding who’s right or wrong — it’s about helping both partners feel heard, valued, and supported.

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Summary of Benefits Backed by Research

Outcome

Evidence

Improved relationship satisfaction

Better conflict resolution skills

Increased emotional intimacy

Reduced likelihood of divorce/separation

Gains sustained long-term

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What the Process Looks Like

Gottman Method Couples Therapy follows a structured and supportive format.

- Joint session to understand your relationship history and concerns
- Individual interviews with each partner
- Gottman Relationship Checkup: a comprehensive online assessment
- Therapist reviews and shares feedback with you
- Weekly or biweekly sessions focused on your goals
- Learn and practice new skills for managing conflict, enhancing connection, and repairing past hurts
- Use evidence-based tools and exercises tailored to your relationship
- Focus on building trust, emotional safety, and shared meaning
- As progress is made, sessions focus on reinforcing skills
- You'll gain tools to use long after therapy ends

Hear from our couples :

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We absolutely love Janine! She came highly recommended to us by a friend who saw her for couple therapy. She really made us feel comfortable.

- P & R, NYC

Janine was our couples therapist during a rough period in our marriage. We had seen two couples therapists and didn’t feel like it helped. Our time with Janine brought us back from what felt like a point of no return. We are really grateful to have found her.

- Mei & James, CA

Hard to think where we would be without couples therapy! I’m anxious and my husband is avoidant and we kept triggering each other. We really learned about how to be kind to each other. What amazing progress.

- Anonymous

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When Will You See Improvement?

Initial Gains Often Seen in 4–6 Sessions

Many couples report improved communication, reduced conflict intensity, and increased emotional connection within the first 4–6 sessions. Early sessions focus on assessment and personalized feedback, followed by targeted interventions.

Meaningful Improvement by 12 Sessions

According to clinical implementation reports, couples often experience marked improvement in satisfaction and functioning by 8–12 sessions, especially if they actively engage in homework and practice skills outside of sessions.