Gottman Method Couples Therapy in Chicago & Online
Turn Toward Each Other. Repair the Ruptures. Build a Stronger Future.
Even the most successful couples can get stuck. You love each other, but arguments spiral, disconnection grows, and sometimes it feels like you’re living side by side instead of truly together.
The good news? Relationship struggles aren’t a sign that your love is broken—they’re a sign that your bond needs repair. The Gottman Method is one of the most researched, practical approaches to couples therapy, and it gives you the tools to stop destructive cycles and build a relationship that lasts.
What Is the Gottman Method?
Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman after 40+ years of studying thousands of couples, the Gottman Method is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps couples:
Increase friendship, intimacy, and respect
Manage conflict in healthy, productive ways
Break free of destructive patterns (criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, contempt)
Build shared meaning and a deeper sense of partnership
The heart of this model is the Sound Relationship House Theory, which shows what makes relationships thrive—from trust and commitment at the foundation to conflict management, intimacy, and shared purpose at the top.
Why High-Functioning Couples Choose the Gottman Method
Many of my clients are educated, motivated, and accomplished. From the outside, everything looks good. But on the inside, they’re dealing with:
The same fights on repeat, never really resolved
One partner feeling unappreciated or lonely, the other feeling like they can’t win
Emotional distance—less laughter, less intimacy, less joy
Fear that small ruptures will turn into lasting damage
The Gottman Method is ideal for couples like you because it blends practical tools with emotional depth—so you not only understand what’s going wrong but also know exactly how to turn it around.
What to Expect in Gottman Therapy
Assessment
We’ll begin with a detailed relationship assessment to identify your strengths and stress points.
Skill Building
You’ll learn evidence-based tools for communication, conflict repair, and strengthening your emotional connection.
Ongoing Practice
We’ll reinforce these new skills and help you integrate them into your everyday life so the changes last long after therapy.
Is Gottman Couples Therapy Right for You?
The Gottman Method can help if you want to:
Communicate without constant fighting or shutting down
Heal from recurring conflicts and ruptures
Feel closer, more playful, and more supported in your relationship
Build habits that strengthen your partnership long-term
Create shared goals, rituals, and meaning as a couple
Next Steps
If you’re ready to stop repeating the same fights and start building a relationship that feels safe, supportive, and full of life again, the Gottman Method can help.
Couples therapy in Chicago (telehealth therapy for Illinois residents)
Online relationship coaching for couples outside Illinois
Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward rebuilding a secure, lasting bond.