Reginald Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is licensed in the state of Texas by the Board of Social work. REginald is a certified Gottman Therapist which means he has completed all the required levels of the Gottman Method along with meeting with a consultant over a period of time to ensure Method was done with accuracy.

Before starting your therapy, it is important to know what to expect and to understand your rights and commitments. Below you will find information that will help understand the nature of the couples’ therapy process, so you are fully informed prior to starting the therapy.

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What to expect in Couples Therapy

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Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy consists of two phases:

1. Assessment: This process includes an interview with the couple, followed by individual interviews with each partner. Couples also complete online questionnaires which provide comprehensive data on the relationship’s strengths and challenges. Feedback on the results of the assessment is provided, and the recommended areas for intervention are discussed. This phase yields a scientifically-based, personalized treatment plan from which interventions are selected.

2. Therapeutic Intervention: In this phase, structured interventions that are designed to strengthen friendship, intimacy, and conflict management are introduced and practiced in each session. Couples learn to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions and to repair past hurts, and begin to create shared meaning and purpose in their relationship. Therapy ends once couples have reduced the behaviors that predict a split and are able to effectively use conflict management tools without the therapist. However, during the first year or two after therapy ends, follow-up sessions are recommended at six-month intervals to reinforce the skills learned in therapy and prevent relapse into negative conflict patterns.

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