gottman informed
Service Type: Couples Therapy
Format: In-person or virtual
Approach: Gottman-informed (Level 1) with reflective, relational work
Session Length: 1 hour
Facilitator: Melissa Legge, Founder of Open Book Therapies
Session Cost: $220 per session
This isn’t surface-level couples work or a quick fix. It’s a supportive space for partners to slow down, reflect, and better understand one another. Drawing on Gottman-informed concepts, sessions focus on strengthening communication, navigating conflict more effectively, and deepening emotional connection.
Together, we explore the patterns that create distance and gently build skills around emotional attunement, boundaries, and turning toward one another with greater clarity and compassion. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s a more connected, intentional relationship.
Gottman Informed
What does Gottman Informed mean?
Gottman therapy is based on over 40 years of research by Dr. John Gottman, a leading relationship expert. His work studies what makes couples succeed or struggle, using real-world, evidence-based observations.
In therapy, we use Gottman-informed tools to help couples strengthen communication, manage conflict, deepen emotional connection, and build trust. These well-researched strategies give couples practical ways to improve their relationship and feel more connected every day.