Gottman Referral Network

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Do you love each other but have trouble with conflict?

Are you craving more closeness and affection?

Are you worried that your partner doesn’t hear you?

Are you noticing the problems more than the strengths of your relationship?

Couples therapy can help.

Couples therapy is a process that helps partners improve communication and build trust. They learn to understand one another more deeply, which lets them feel closer and be more connected.

The Gottman Method Couples Therapy is considered one of the most effective methods for couples work— and it makes sense to clients because it’s logical, structured, and clear.

I starts with helping couples to reduce the fight-flight-freeze response that happens in conflict. When couples slow down this response, they are better able to hear each other. Next, I help couples notice destructive communication patterns called the Four Horsemen. Finding the ‘antidotes’ really helps couples to shift their actions and responses and turn toward one another.

From there, I help couples get beneath the surface and find the unmet need or dream that is buried in the conflict.

Ruth Conviser LCSW has an MSS from Bryn Mawr College and is a diplomate and certified member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Special populations

Couples where one person suffers from Anxiety or OCD.