Couples Therapy
We offer ongoing relationship therapy using the leading edge models of treatment based on solid research such as the Gottman method of therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman and Emotion Focused couples therapy developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. In addition each counselor draws from other effective approaches to address specific topics such as trauma, violence, affair recovery, or other wellness and balance considerations.
The Gottman Assessment will be four sessions that are as follows:
The assessment process includes an interview tracing the trajectory of your relationship, observing how you interact especially during difficult discussions, scoring and analyzing your responses on a packet of surveys, and two individual sessions during which you will be able to talk about your own perspective and goals for your relationship.
During the feedback session, the therapist(s) will review your assessment materials and provide detailed feedback on the strengths and challenges of your relationship. You will have the ability to ask questions and understand how your relationship maps on to the research model developed by the Gottman’s which is called The Sound Relationship House. At the end of the feedback session, you will also receive some recommendations on what changes might be helpful to both of you in creating a flourishing relationship.
You will have the option to continue couples therapy using the Gottman method if you wish after the assessment process.
Partners seek counseling for a variety of reasons such as Communication issues, Conflict management, Parenting or collaborating as a team, Intimacy problems, Infidelity, Infertility, Recurring issues, Finances, Kids, Unsolvable conflict, Life goals/dreams, Past trauma, Considering separation/divorce, spiritual or personal identity crisis, transitions and losses.
The Center for Relationships is the only support and counseling center that offers cutting-edge research-based expertise in helping all kinds of relationships achieve their best possible potential.