Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Improve Communication and Deepen Intimacy

Serving Couples in Decatur & Atlanta, GA

The Gottman Method, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman (married to each other), is a research-based approach that helps partners improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen intimacy by focusing on practical skills, building empathy and respect, and understanding each other's inner worlds. It identifies key elements including building love maps, showing fondness, turning towards each other and responsiveness to bids for attention, and creating shared meaning. The Gottman Method believes that trust and commitment are the foundational walls of the relationship house. 

The Gottman Method teaches communication techniques, like using "I" statements and active listening and building awareness of “The Four Horsemen”, four destructive communication patterns identified that erode trust and intimacy. The Gottman’s have developed antidotal healthy habits that can strengthen a partnership through improved communication and accountability.