RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY APPROACHES

Gottman-Informed Method The Gottman Method is one of the most extensively researched approaches to couples therapy, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman over decades of studying what makes relationships succeed or fail. A Gottman-informed approach helps couples identify the patterns that are damaging their relationship — such as criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling — and replace them with healthier ways of communicating, connecting, and managing conflict. This approach focuses on building a deeper friendship and emotional intimacy, improving communication, and creating shared meaning within the relationship. Whether you're in crisis or simply want to strengthen a good relationship, a Gottman-informed approach offers practical tools grounded in real research.

Attachment-Based Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy is rooted in the understanding that our earliest relationships — particularly with our primary caregivers — shape the way we connect with others throughout our lives. When early attachment experiences were inconsistent, neglectful, or traumatic, it can create patterns in adulthood such as difficulty trusting others, fear of abandonment, emotional unavailability, or anxiety in close relationships. Attachment-based therapy helps you explore these early experiences, understand how they are showing up in your current relationships, and begin building more secure and satisfying connections. This approach is warm, relational, and deeply focused on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship itself.