Healing Roots Therapy

Gottman Method Couples Therapy In Mississauga & Online Across Ontario

We can help you reconnect with your partner so you can grow closer together

Therapy can help you and your partner:

Understand Each Other

Repair Trust

Resolve Conflicts

Why is it so hard to trust your partner?

With every passing day, you feel like you are drifting further apart. The more you misunderstand each other and don’t trust each other, the more your connection fades. It might even feel like you’re living with a stranger.

We provide guidance, support, and a safe space for open and honest communication.

Gottman Method for Couples Therapy can help you with:

Frequent arguments
Poor communication
Emotional disconnection
Infidelity
Trust issues
Resentment and Anger
Intimacy issues
Guilt or shame

Feeling Unloved or Unappreciated
Loneliness
Inability to compromise
Parenting disagreements
Avoidance or withdrawal
Feeling stuck or unhappy
Fear of being abandoned

GOTTMAN Method FOR COUPLES Therapy IN MISSISSAUGA

Gottman Therapy might be right for you if you and your partner are experiencing:

Communication Barriers

Difficulty in understanding and being understood by your partner, which can lead to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and breakdowns in communication.

Trust Issues

Difficulties or concerns you or your partner have about trusting each other. Lack of trust can often result from infidelity, dishonesty, or other betrayals.

Conflict Resolution Problems

Inability to resolve disputes, leading to repetitive arguments and tension between you and your partner.

Emotional or Physical Distance

Distance resulting from a lack of intimacy or emotional connection, sometimes leading to separate lives even while together.

Resentment and Anger

Unresolved issues often lead to a build-up of resentment and anger towards your partner.

Infidelity

Infidelity can be manifested in physical or emotional forms. It involves a breach of trust and fidelity within the relationship.

About Us

Why Healing Roots Therapy?

We believe therapy should be:

Safe

A place where clients can share their most challenging experiences, feelings and thoughts in order to heal.

Open

The ability to make decisions that are best for emotional and mental well-being come from the trust created within a relationship built on transparency.

Curious

When we replace judgment with curiosity we provide space for understanding. When we can understand what we are feeling, thinking or experiencing we empower ourselves to make the changes we want in our life.

Take a tour of the Healing Roots Therapy office in Mississauga.

Therapists Trained In Gottman Therapy

Kyana Fletcher

Kristena Disalvo

Andrea Filice-Montague

Daniella Radicevich

Our Approach

How Our Gottman Therapy Works

We Get To Know You

We take the time to get to know you and your partner. Our first conversations help us understand your greatest struggles and develop a plan to move forward.

We Create A Plan

We create a plan unique to your situation and goals. We use strategies that will best help you address your issues and reignite your relationship.

We Help You Grow

We assess our approach as you progress and make any adjustments needed so that you can continue to strengthen your emotional bond.

Healing Roots Therapy

What You Can Expect From Gottman Method For Couples Therapy

As you and your partner continue in therapy, you may notice positive improvements in your relationship, such as:

You and your partner will gain the skills to communicate more effectively, fostering a healthier emotional environment within the relationship.
You and your partner's emotional closeness will increase, making you feel more secure and loved.
You and your partner will have acquired the tools to manage and resolve conflicts constructively, reducing stress and emotional toll.
You and your partner rebuild trust or establish new foundations of trust that may have been shaky or nonexistent before.
You and your partner will better understand their emotional triggers and behavioural patterns, which can improve your relationship and individual well-being.
You have better sleep and fewer stress-induced ailments.
You and your partner become equipped with the tools to continue improving your relationship, making future conflicts less destructive and easier to resolve.

You have a stronger, secure and more trusting relationship!

Healing Roots Therapy

Questions Couples Ask About The Gottman Method

What is Gottman Method Couples Therapy?

The Gottman Method is an approach to couples counselling and relationship therapy developed by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman, renowned psychologists and researchers in relationships and marriage.

The Gottman Method is grounded in the belief that understanding and improving how couples communicate and interact can lead to strong, more satisfying, and enduring relationships.

It consists of:

Couples Assessments: Detailed evaluations to understand the relationship dynamics and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
One-on-One Couples Sessions: These are the heart of the therapy, where most of the counselling occurs, and couples learn to apply the principles and methods of the Gottman Method.
Communication Skill-Building Exercises: Activities and exercises designed to improve communication, build empathy, and resolve conflicts.
“Love Maps” and “Four Horsemen” Analyses: Utilizing Gottman’s key concepts to explore the emotional intelligence of the relationship and identify destructive behaviours.
Homework Assignments: Couples are given assignments to complete between sessions to apply what they’ve learned and prepare for the next steps in their relational journey.

Do we have to attend therapy sessions together?

While individual sessions may be a part of the process, Gottman Therapy is most effective when both partners attend the couples sessions together. This ensures that both parties are equally engaged in improving the relationship.

Is Gottman Therapy only for married couples?

No, Gottman Therapy benefits all types of committed relationships, whether you are dating, engaged, or married.

What kind of problems can Gottman Therapy address?

Gottman Therapy is effective for various relational issues, including communication problems, financial stress, trust issues, emotional disconnection, and even infidelity.

Does insurance cover Gottman Therapy?

Coverage for Gottman Therapy varies depending on your insurance provider and plan. It’s advisable to check with your insurer to determine whether this specific therapy is covered.

How long is the duration of the therapy?

The duration of therapy can vary depending on the specific issues you are facing and your progress. Some couples may improve significantly in a few sessions, while others may require longer-term therapy.

Healing Roots Therapy

Gottman Method Couples Therapy In Mississauga & Online Across Ontario

We can help you reconnect with your partner so you can grow closer together

Therapy can help you and your partner:

Understand Each Other

Repair Trust

Resolve Conflicts

Why is it so hard to trust your partner?

Gottman Method for Couples Therapy can help you with:

GOTTMAN Method FOR COUPLES Therapy IN MISSISSAUGA

Gottman Therapy might be right for you if you and your partner are experiencing:

About Us

Why Healing Roots Therapy?

Safe

Open

Curious

Therapists Trained In Gottman Therapy

Our Approach

How Our Gottman Therapy Works

We Get To Know You

We Create A Plan

We Help You Grow

Healing Roots Therapy

What You Can Expect From Gottman Method For Couples Therapy

Healing Roots Therapy

Questions Couples Ask About The Gottman Method

How To Get Started

New Clients

Returning Clients

Call Us

Request A Consultation

Blog & Resources

Learn More

Healing Roots Therapy

Helping you reconnect with your partner so you can grow closer together

Message Us!