Couples Therapy Walnut Creek Strengthening Relationships With The Gottman Method
Reconnect and Strengthen Your Relationship
Every relationship experiences challenges and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you're struggling with communication issues, conflict, trust concerns, or emotional disconnection, couples counseling can help you and your partner rebuild a stronger, healthier relationship.
I specialize in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps couples enhance intimacy, improve communication, and create lasting relationship satisfaction. I’m here to help you strengthen your connection and move forward together.
Is Couples Therapy Right for You?
Couples counseling can be beneficial at any stage of a relationship—whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or navigating a life transition. You might consider therapy if you and your partner are experiencing:
Communication breakdowns or frequent misunderstandings
Recurring arguments that don’t seem to resolve
Loss of emotional or physical intimacy
Trust issues or healing from past betrayals
Feeling disconnected or like “roommates” rather than partners
Struggles with parenting, finances, or life transitions
No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you and your partner can feel heard, understood, and supported.
How the Gottman Method Helps Couples Build Stronger Relationships
As a therapist trained in the Gottman Method, I use science-backed methods to help couples:
✔ Improve communication skills
✔ Increase emotional connection & intimacy
✔ Learn conflict resolution strategies
✔ Identify & break negative relationship patterns
✔ Rebuild trust & strengthen commitment
✔ Develop tools to navigate stress & life transitions together
The Gottman Method is backed by over 50 years of research with thousands of couples. I tailor each session to your unique relationship dynamics, ensuring that both you and your partner feel validated and supported throughout the process.
Common Patterns That Keep Couples Stuck
This short video from the Gottman Institute introduces the “4 Horsemen”—four common communication habits that can hurt a relationship over time. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward positive change. I often use this framework in couples therapy to help partners develop healthier communication styles for a more satisfying connection.
