At UYC, we believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Our clinicians have pursued training in a diverse range of evidence-based modalities to better support your healing journey. Please note that while our therapists are trained in these frameworks, every treatment plan is uniquely tailored to the individual client. Your therapist will collaborate with you to determine the best approach for your specific goals, often integrating tools from multiple modalities rather than relying on just one.
What is the Gottman Method Framework?
Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method is a research-backed approach focused on understanding the core components of relationship health and stability.
The framework emphasizes practical skills designed to help couples disarm conflicting verbal communication, increase intimacy and respect, remove barriers that create feeling stuck, and foster a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.
How Is It Used In Therapy?
A Gottman-informed approach means incorporating Gottman assessment principles, research-backed concepts, and communication tools alongside other established relational frameworks.
Therapy is always collaborative and tailored to the unique dynamics of your partnership. Your therapist will work alongside you both to determine the best blend of interventions for your relationship goals. Incorporating Gottman Method-informed principles can be helpful for:
Improving everyday communication and active listening skills.
Identifying and shifting unhelpful conflict patterns during disagreements.
Deepening emotional connection, affection, and mutual respect.
Navigating gridlocked issues and building shared meaning and goals together.
Our Team & Approach
Integrative Practice: We draw from Gottman Method tools as a conceptual framework within a broader therapeutic approach rather than offering certified, single-modality protocols.
Clinician Alignment: Select therapists on our team have a clinical interest in relational frameworks and draw from Gottman Method-informed principles to support their work with couples.
Client Matching: Because therapist backgrounds, learning interests, and clinical approaches vary across our practice, we encourage you to view our team profiles or connect with our intake team to find a practitioner whose approach aligns with your relationship goals.
Learn More
If you are interested in exploring therapy or learning more about our approaches, reach out today to connect with our team.