Gottman Couples Therapy
What is Gottman Couples Therapy?
Gottman Couples Therapy is a research-based, structured approach to working with couples that focuses on emotional regulation, communication, and relationship repair. It is grounded in decades of research on what helps relationships function well and what leads them to break down.
Rather than unstructured conversation, Gottman therapy uses intentional assessment, real-time feedback, and practical skills that are practiced in session. This approach focuses on helping couples apply what they learn during sessions to everyday interactions and moments of stress. Couples learn to better understand their patterns, reduce emotional escalation, and build tools they can continue using outside of therapy.
Is Gottman Couples Therapy Right for Us?
Gottman Couples Therapy may be a good fit for couples who want a more structured and intentional approach to therapy. This model is especially helpful when couples feel stuck in repeated patterns or want practical tools to improve communication and emotional connection.
This approach is often a good fit for couples who:
- Experience frequent or escalating conflict
- Feel disconnected or misunderstood despite trying to “talk it through”
- Want help rebuilding trust or emotional safety
- Prefer concrete tools and skill-building rather than open-ended discussion
- Are looking for longer or more focused sessions to support meaningful change