You’ve probably heard the name, Gottman.  That’s because John Gottman decided to name his version of Couples Therapy after HIMSELF.  

Ever heard of Sue Johnson?  Probably not. Sue Johnson gave her innovative couples therapy modality a more inclusive name, Emotionally Focused Therapy.  

This might show you their priorities. 

Understanding will transform a relationship for years to come, no matter what major transitions your relationship might go through.

Unfortunately, couples that avoid sessions are likely to be avoidant in their own relationship. The irony is that couples therapy can teach partners the benefits of not being avoidant

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is essential at helping couples repair past hurts; it’s not just about apologizing, but truly understanding all the different layers of how a partner was effected.

Working separately in couples therapy is antithetical to building connection and security, which is why Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) never has partners working individually with their couples therapist.

Our Ritual is an online platform marketed to couples to compete in the new era of gig-economy therapists. Think of Our Ritual and Regain as the DoorDash and Postmates.

Do therapists give relationship advice? Hopefully, the answer is no. Online couples therapy with a trained couples therapist is an opportunity for you and your partner to engage with each other in a productive and meaningful way.

What to talk about in couples therapy? How to prepare? What not to say? I can’t imagine how nerve-wrecking going into session can be. It’s hard enough to talk about our feelings to a therapist in private, it makes sense it would feel harder with our partner listening.

This might be the first time you’ve thought about pursuing couples therapy. Maybe you’re thinking about online couples counseling or couples therapy in person. Either way, you don’t know what to expect in couples therapy.