Do you feel like you’re living more like roommates than partners?
Maybe you’ve grown apart, and the connection you used to have feels distant or gone. Conversations that used to flow easily now turn into tension, silence, or arguments. You might feel unheard, unseen, or unsure whether your marriage can truly change — even though you want it to.
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If you’ve been trying to fix things on your own but keep ending up in the same place, you’re not alone. Many couples come to therapy wanting to understand where things went wrong and how to get back to each other.
Communication feels impossible.
You try to talk — but it quickly turns into criticism, defensiveness, or withdrawal. Maybe one of you shuts down, or the other gets louder trying to be heard. Over time, these patterns create distance, resentment, and loneliness. You want to talk without it becoming a fight, but you’re not sure how.
You’ve lost the friendship that once held you together.
At one point, you laughed together, shared dreams, and felt like a team. Now, even small interactions feel tense. You may miss the warmth you used to have — the inside jokes, the comfort of simply being together. The Gottman Method helps you rebuild that foundation of friendship so love has room to grow again.
Trust feels shaky — or broken.
Maybe there’s been infidelity, betrayal, or simply too many broken promises. The pain of mistrust can make it hard to feel safe with your partner again. Healing trust doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s possible — and we help you move through that process with compassion and honesty.
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If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Relationships are complex, and even the strongest couples get stuck. Therapy is a space to slow down, listen differently, and find your way back to connection.
How the Gottman Method Works
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on understanding and changing the patterns that lead to disconnection. Here’s what working together looks like:
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1. Understand Your Relationship Dynamics:
We start by getting to know your relationship — what’s working, what’s not, and how conflict shows up. Using Gottman’s assessment tools, we identify patterns and strengths that help guide your work.
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2. Learn Practical Skills:
You’ll learn evidence-based strategies to reduce criticism and defensiveness, increase emotional understanding, and build stronger communication. We focus on what helps couples stay connected — not just avoid fights.
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3. Rebuild Friendship and Trust:
Together, we help you strengthen your emotional connection, rebuild shared meaning, and restore trust. This isn’t just about “fixing problems” — it’s about creating a deeper, more fulfilling partnership.
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4. Practice and Maintain Growth:
Each session builds on the last, helping you apply what you learn at home. Over time, you’ll have the tools and confidence to maintain a healthy, thriving relationship long after therapy ends.
Why Work With Us
At Purpose Counseling, we don’t just help you communicate better — we help you reconnect on a deeper level.
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Trained in the Gottman Method. Our therapists use Gottman techniques and interventions proven to strengthen relationships and improve emotional connection.
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We create a safe, balanced space. You’ll both be heard — without taking sides. We focus on understanding, not blame.
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We combine Gottman tools with other approaches. Depending on your needs, we may integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), ACT, or Christian counseling if desired.
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Faith integration option. Some couples want to explore how faith shapes forgiveness and love; others prefer a strictly clinical approach. We honor what works for you.
We believe every couple deserves the chance to rebuild — with honesty, grace, and practical tools that actually work.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does it take to see results?
Every couple is different. Some begin to notice changes in communication after just a few sessions. Deeper repair and trust-building usually take several months, depending on how long the disconnection has been present.
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2. Do we both have to attend every session?
Most sessions are together, but at the start, we may schedule one individual session with each partner to understand your unique perspective before working as a couple.
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3. What if we’re not sure we want to stay together?
That’s okay. Therapy isn’t about forcing an outcome — it’s about helping you get clarity and make decisions with honesty and respect. Some couples use Gottman-based therapy to rebuild; others use it to separate peacefully.
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4. Can we do Gottman Method therapy virtually?
Yes! All sessions are 100% virtual and available to couples anywhere in Ohio. Virtual sessions allow you to work on your relationship from the comfort of your home while still receiving full support and structure.
We make it easy to get started.
Book a free consultation: We’ll answer your questions and help you find the right therapist for you.
Schedule directly through our online booking page — Choose a time that works best for your schedule.
Prefer to talk first? Give us a call or send a message. We’ll return your call within 24 business hours.