Gottman Method Couples Therapy at Tides of Change
Science-Backed Support for Stronger Relationships
🌊 When the tides feel rough, we’re here to help.
Every relationship encounters storms—moments of miscommunication, emotional distance, or tension that feels hard to name. At Tides of Change, we believe that even in those moments, healing and reconnection are possible. That’s why we offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy—an evidence-based, structured approach that helps partners rediscover trust, love, and emotional safety.
đź’¬ What Is the Gottman Method?
Developed by renowned relationship researchers Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this therapy approach is grounded in decades of clinical observation and research. It focuses on strengthening the “Sound Relationship House”—the foundation of a successful partnership—through:
Building friendship and intimacy
Managing conflict in healthy, productive ways
Creating shared meaning and life purpose
Restoring emotional trust after distress or betrayal
With Gottman Therapy, couples learn practical tools they can use every day to stay emotionally connected—even when life gets complicated.
Who Is It For?
Whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, long-time partners, or in the process of healing from a crisis, Gottman Therapy can help if:
You feel like you’re “talking past each other” during arguments
Trust has been eroded and needs rebuilding
You want to strengthen your relationship before marriage or big life changes
You’re stuck in repetitive conflict cycles that never resolve
You miss the closeness you once had
No issue is too small or too big—this method meets you where you are.
🛠️ What to Expect in Therapy
This form of couples counseling is very structured and will begin with the couple taking a comprehensive relationship assessment PRIOR to the first session. The first session will be JOINT. The second and third sessions will be INDIVIDUAL sessions, followed by joint sessions moving forward. From there, we co-create a personalized plan with:
- Structured therapy sessions with clear goals
- Skills-based tools for communication and conflict management
- Guided exercises for emotional attunement
- Continued support and feedback as your relationship evolves
Begin Your Next Chapter
Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “broken”—it’s about growing what’s already there. With Gottman Therapy, you’ll gain clarity, empathy, and the confidence to nurture your relationship in a way that feels healthy and empowering.
Take the first step today.
Schedule your Gottman Method session with Danielle Heist, LPC, CAADC, SAP, CT and begin the journey back to connection.
Book Now
[Schedule a Consultation] link to info@tidesofchangebehavioralhealth.com
Prior to Session 1:
Relationship checkup assessment: 39.00
Relationship Builder tool: 149.00
Individual counseling session (self-pay): 150.00
Joint counseling session (self-pay): 200.00
Counseling sessions: Send your insurance information to info@tidesofchangebehavioralhealth.org (picture of front and back of card) and we will tell you what your plan covers.
EAP benefit does NOT cover this form of couples counseling.