The Gottman Method
What is the Gottman method?
The Gottman Method is a research based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, aimed at improving relationship satisfaction and emotional connection. Grounded in over 40 years of scientific techniques to help couples strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and build lasting intimacy. Central to the Gottman Method are tools like the “Sound Relationship House” framework and evidence-backed interventions that address trust, commitment, and effective communication. By focusing on what makes relationships thrive, the Gottman Method offers a proven path to healthier, more fulfilling connections.
The Gottman Method
Learn strategies to get through difficult times in a relationship.
Complete exercises to do in between sessions to reinforce strategies learned.
Approach topics and issues more effectively than how you have on your own.
Improve communication.
Increase connection.
Get invaluable skills that set you up for a beautiful lifelong commitment!
The Gottman Method can take your relationship from great to incredible. It really helps to learn how to communicate better and set boundaries around difficult conversations.
What will therapy look like?
Session 1:
Relationship Questionnaire and Oral History
Session 2:
Meet with you both individually for your individual history
Session 3:
Review Gottman Checklist and Sound Relationship House
Session 5:
Begin personalized therapy and skills practice
Session 4:
Conflict conversation/ Introduce 4 Horsemen and Flooding
Driving Directions
Rocky River Location
In-person and online therapy sessions available
20006 Detroit Rd, Suite 301, Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: (216) 512-3052
Directions from the West (Westlake, Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville, Lorain)
Take I-90 East to Exit 161 (W. 140th Street / Detroit Road). Continue onto Detroit Road toward Rocky River and turn left onto Detroit Road.
Continue east on Detroit Road for approximately 2 miles. Along the way, you'll pass Rocky River High School. Then, shortly after passing Ace Hardware, you'll arrive at 20006 Detroit Road.
Lake Erie Center for Relationship Counseling is located in the professional office building at 20006 Detroit Road, Suite 301, with convenient free parking available on-site in the rear of the building.
Directions from the East (Downtown Cleveland, University Circle, East Side Communities)
Take I-90 West/OH-2 West toward Cleveland. Continue west and follow US-20 West (Detroit Avenue) into Rocky River.
As you travel west on Detroit Road, you'll cross the Rocky River Bridge, leaving Lakewood and entering Rocky River. Continue through Downtown Rocky River. You'll pass First Watch, Starbucks and Mitchell's Ice Cream on Detroit Road. Just after passing Mitchell's Ice Cream and CVS Pharmacy, you'll arrive at 20006 Detroit Road.
Lake Erie Center for Relationship Counseling is located in the professional office building at 20006 Detroit Road, Suite 301, with convenient free parking available on-site in the rear.