Dr. Tania has completed post-graduate training in empirically supported couples counseling approaches to most successfully serve you.
Dr. Tania has completed levels 1 and 2 of advanced training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, the most comprehensive, evidence-based, and effective therapy available for relationship improvement today. Based on over five decades of research in relationship psychology, the Gottman Method utilizes structured and solution-focused interventions.
Couples counseling can be beneficial for a wide continuum of concerns/difficulties, ranging from couples/partners who are wanting to simply improve and optimize their relationships to those who are in a serious crisis and feel close to the breaking point.
Couples therapy provides a safe forum for openly speaking about concerns and differences, learning to understand and appreciate the other’s perspectives and to clarify each partner’s needs and how they may be more readily met. Couples therapy also promotes the learning of new skills to enhance relationships enabling partners to learn new ways of communicating, ultimately enhancing the relationship to function more smoothly and as a team.
These options are great for couples who want to move more quickly toward resolving specific issues, achieve significant results in a short amount of time, or whose schedules make it difficult to attend weekly therapy sessions.
Please note that because of the time commitment involved, a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking any intensive therapy package.
This assessment package is ideal for couples who want to quickly get through the interviews required for the assessment phase of Gottman Method Couples Therapy so that they can move on to the feedback session and therapy component.
Included in this package:
2-FULL-DAY RELATIONSHIP ASSESSMENT –(6-7 hours)
This assessment package is ideal for couples who want to complete the entire assessment phase of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, including receiving the results of their relationship analysis, all in one day. Completing this package enables a couple to immediately begin therapy.
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This one-day session is intended for couples who have already completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy assessment process and who would like to move quickly through specific issues in their relationship. This can also be a useful session for couples experiencing a crisis who need focused support to address the issue.
Included in this package:
Intended for couples who are new to the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and who want quick results, this two-day package includes the entire assessment phase as well as a full-day of therapy and skill-building. On the first day, couples complete their assessment interviews and during the lunch break the provider conducts an analysis of the relationship based on the results of the couple’s Relationship Checkup Questionnaires and interview information. After lunch, the couple receives feedback on the strengths and challenges of the relationship, as well as recommendations for therapy. Positive interventions aimed at reconnection are provided before the day ends. On the second day, couples participate in skill-building and therapy exercises that are selected to help them make significant progress through their issues in a short amount of time
Included in this package:
Prepare for a Life Together and Develop the Foundation of a Loving and Lasting Relationship
For those in newer relationships,premarital preparation can also be helpful in establishing a solid footing for the relationship, or for deciding whether or not to take the next step.
This one-day workshop is intended for couples who want to strengthen their bond prior to marriage and learn the skills necessary to create lasting happiness, love, and union. If you are thinking of moving in together or getting married, premarital counseling is important. We will cover and discuss topics including but not limited to finances, responsibilities, children, infidelity, trust, effectively managing conflict and arguments, as well as effective communication.
Partners will complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup, a series of assessments to provide you with feedback in several key relationship areas including:
Intimacy
Conflict Management
Communication Styles
Finances
Children
In–Laws
Trust
Division of Household and Family Responsibilities.
Learn to Listen and Understand One another
Are you struggling in your current relationship/partnership?
Fighting and Arguing?
Misunderstandings?
Poor communication?
Lack of emotional intimacy?
Emotional disconnection?
Difficulty dividing household responsibilities?
Feeling as though you are “growing apart” and not feeling satisfied?
The good news is that couples and relationship therapy is highly effective. Research suggests that 70-75% of couples successfully meet their goals in couples counseling and are overwhelmingly inoculated against relapse when using the research-based method of the Gottman approach, of which I received post-graduate training in.
Dr. Tania enjoys teaching couples practical ways to:
The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is divided into two phases, including an assessment and intervention phase.
The first phase of the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy involves the assessment of the relationship. This phase consists of four appointments: An initial interview with the couple, two individual interviews (one with each partner), and a couple’s feedback session.
(90 min.) includes Analysis of the Relationship Checkup Questionnaires
Phase 2: Intervention
The intervention phase begins after the assessment. It involves structured, skills-based interventions to strengthen and repair a couple’s friendship, appreciation, intimacy, communication, conflict management, commitment and trust.
The Gottman Method consists of five stages:
These follow-up sessions have been shown through research to significantly decrease the chances of relapse into previous, unhelpful patterns.
ASSESSMENT SESSIONS: Three in-depth assessment sessions are scheduled as follows:
we will talk about the history of your relationship, areas of concerns, and your goals for treatment. Between assessment session one and two, I send my couples the Gottman Relationship Checkup (GRC). This online clinical assessment tool consists of 337 questions about friendship, intimacy, how well you know your partner, how you manage emotions and conflict, how you share your values and goals, and what gives meaning to your lives. There are additional questions about parenting, housework, finances, trust, and individual areas of concern. The questionnaire is completely confidential, fully HIPAA compliant, and I will be the only person to see your individual responses. The cost for the online assessment tool is $39. More information can be found here: https://gottmanconnect.com/checkup?utm_source=tgi&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ea
2. Individual interviews – 50 minutes, each partner
In the next session, I will meet with you individually to learn each of your personal histories and to give each of you an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
3. Treatment planning – 50 minutes
In this final assessment session I follow-up with any remaining clinical questions. I will provide you with the couples version of your Gottman Relationship Checkup, and we will discuss your relationship strengths, and your areas of concern. I will also incorporate the results of your interviews into our discussion, and I will share with you my recommendations for treatment and work to define mutually agreed upon goals for your therapy.
A significant portion of my income comes from donations. Thank you so much for thinking of me and including me in your generosity. You may send a check to the address below. Please make the check payable to “Oren Jay Sofer MCT” (which stands for “Oren Jay Sofer Meditation and Communication Training”).
2294 Boundary Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
May you be well. May you be happy. May your heart be free.