Couples Therapy | Blue Oak Counseling
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Couples Therapy

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Is your relationship in trouble? Are you feeling disconnected, unappreciated, or overwhelmed? If so, you're not alone. Every relationship faces its own set of challenges, but the good news is that help is available.

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Couples therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for you and your partner to work through your issues, improve your communication, and strengthen your relationship.

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Couples therapy is designed to help couples address a wide range of issues that can arise in their relationship.

 

Here are some common problems that couples therapy can help:

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  • Affair

  • Trust

  • Intimacy

  • Lack connection

  • Communication problems

  • Conflict resolution

  • Infidelity

  • Sexual issues

  • Financial issues

  • Parenting issues

  • Life transitions (job loss, illness, retirement, etc.)

 

Our experienced therapists are trained to help you navigate difficult conversations, identify patterns of behavior, and develop new skills and strategies to enhance your emotional connection and intimacy.

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Through evidence-based approaches like Gottman couples therapy, we can help you and your partner rebuild trust, improve your problem-solving skills, and develop a shared vision for the future.

 

Whether you're struggling with conflict, infidelity, or simply feeling stuck in a rut, we can work together to help you achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in your relationship.

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Click here to reach out to us! A member of our team will be happy to discuss the next steps with you.

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Gottman Couples Therapy

Gottman Couples Therapy, also known as the Gottman Method, is a form of couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

 

The Gottmans are renowned psychologists and researchers who have studied and written extensively about relationships and couples therapy.

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The Gottman Method is based on years of research into what makes relationships work and what leads to their breakdown. The therapy focuses on helping couples build stronger relationships by developing better communication, improving emotional connection, and enhancing intimacy.

 

The therapy is based on a series of assessments and interventions that are designed to help couples improve their communication and build a more satisfying relationship.

 

Some of the key components of the Gottman Method include:

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Assessment: The Gottman Method begins with a thorough assessment of the couple's relationship. The assessment looks at various aspects of the relationship, including communication patterns, emotional connection, and conflict resolution styles.

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Education: The Gottman Method involves a lot of education, teaching couples skills and techniques to improve their communication and build stronger relationships. This can include things like active listening, expressing needs and feelings, and problem-solving.

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Interventions: The therapy involves a series of interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of the couple. These interventions may include things like role-playing exercises, communication exercises, and intimacy-building activities.

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Emotion-focused therapy: The Gottman Method places a strong emphasis on the importance of emotional connection in a relationship. The therapy focuses on helping couples build a stronger emotional bond by increasing positive interactions and reducing negative ones.

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Homework: Couples are given homework assignments to practice the skills and techniques they have learned in therapy. These assignments may include things like practicing active listening, expressing gratitude, or engaging in intimacy-building activities.

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In summary, the Gottman Method is a form of couples therapy that focuses on developing better communication, improving emotional connection, and enhancing intimacy in relationships. The therapy is based on years of research into what makes relationships work and what leads to their breakdown.

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It's Possible to have what you want in your relationship.

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Click here to reach out to us! A member of our team will be happy to discuss the next steps with you.

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