The Gottman Method, developed by Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman, is based on decades of research into what makes relationships thrive. It focuses on improving communication, resolving conflict constructively, and deepening emotional connection. Couples learn practical skills to communicate more effectively, address disagreements without escalation, and avoid negative behaviors that harm relationships. The approach also helps couples build a stronger emotional bond through admiration, affection, and shared goals. By strengthening these key areas, the Gottman Method helps couples create lasting, healthy partnerships.

Our attachment style is shaped early in life and plays a crucial role in how we navigate relationships as adults. It influences how we respond to our partner's emotional needs for security, comfort, and closeness, ultimately impacting the level of intimacy and connection in the relationship. Our attachment patterns—whether secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized—affect how we give and receive affection, manage conflict, and handle moments of vulnerability. By understanding our attachment style and that of our partner, we can create a safer, more supportive environment that fosters emotional closeness, trust, and deeper connection.

The psychodynamic approach to couples therapy looks at how our early life experiences shape the way we relate to others today. It helps us understand how past emotional wounds—like unresolved conflicts or childhood experiences—can impact our current relationship. These unhealed wounds may show up as patterns of behavior, communication issues, or emotional disconnect that get in the way of a healthy partnership. By exploring these deeper influences, couples can gain valuable insight into why certain issues keep repeating, allowing them to address and heal them, leading to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.