Every relationship experiences conflict. But when the same arguments keep happening, communication breaks down, or trust has been damaged, it can be difficult to know how to move forward.
The Gottman Method is one of the world's most researched and respected approaches to couples therapy. Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman after more than 50 years of studying thousands of couples, this evidence-based method helps partners strengthen their friendship, improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and rebuild trust. Rather than relying on guesswork, Gottman Method Couples Therapy uses decades of relationship science to guide treatment.
At Eagle Therapist Collective, Courtney Lossmann, LCSW, is our relationship specialist and has completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She helps dating, engaged, and married couples navigate everything from everyday communication struggles to high-conflict relationships, infidelity, parenting disagreements, blended families, and life transitions.
In addition to providing couples therapy, Courtney serves as Eagle Therapist Collective's lead couples therapist, mentoring and supervising counseling interns Jeffrey Shepherd and Izzy Lunde in the application of Gottman Method principles. Her leadership helps ensure that couples receiving care across our practice benefit from a consistent, research-informed approach to relationship therapy.
Many couples are surprised to learn that Gottman therapy doesn't begin with months of simply talking about problems.
Instead, it starts with a comprehensive assessment designed to understand your unique relationship before developing a treatment plan.
Just as your primary care physician wouldn't prescribe treatment without first understanding your symptoms, Courtney believes your relationship deserves the same thoughtful approach.
Rather than assuming what's wrong, she gathers meaningful information to understand:
This assessment provides a clear roadmap for therapy so your sessions are personalized, focused, and intentional—instead of spending each week talking about last week's fight without addressing the deeper patterns that keep it happening.
Your first appointment is spent getting to know both partners, understanding your concerns, discussing your relationship history, and identifying what you hope to accomplish together.
Each partner independently completes the Gottman Relationship Connect Assessment, a confidential research-based assessment used by Gottman-trained therapists around the world.
The assessment explores important areas of your relationship, including friendship, intimacy, conflict management, trust, commitment, parenting, finances, shared values, and more. Once completed, Courtney receives a detailed clinical report highlighting your relationship's strengths and areas needing attention.
Courtney meets individually with each partner. These sessions allow each person to share their personal experiences, perspectives, and concerns in a supportive environment while helping Courtney gain a deeper understanding of the relationship as a whole.
Rather than wondering where therapy is headed, you'll receive a clear overview of what the assessment revealed.
Together, you'll identify priorities and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to your relationship.
From there, each therapy session builds toward meaningful goals instead of simply reacting to the latest disagreement.
Now the real work begins.
Using the personalized roadmap developed through your assessment, you'll work together to practice new skills, strengthen your friendship, improve communication, and replace old patterns with healthier ways of connecting. Each session has a purpose and builds toward the relationship you both want to create.
Instead of wondering "What should we talk about today?" you'll have a therapist guiding you through a structured, evidence-based process designed to create lasting change.
One of the reasons couples appreciate the Gottman Method is because sessions are active and practical.
You'll learn specific skills to:
Many couples leave sessions with exercises and practical tools they can begin using immediately in everyday life.
The Gottman Method can benefit couples in nearly every stage of their relationship, including:
You don't have to wait until your relationship is in crisis. Many couples begin therapy because they want to invest in a healthier future together.
Relationships are Courtney's specialty.
While many therapists include couples among the services they offer, Courtney has intentionally pursued advanced training in couples therapy through the Gottman Method and brings professional mediation experience to her work with partners experiencing difficult conversations.
Her calm, balanced approach helps each person feel heard while keeping the focus on understanding—not blame.
Whether your goal is to repair your relationship, navigate a major transition, or determine the healthiest path forward, Courtney provides the structure, expertise, and support to help you move forward with confidence.
Schedule a consultation today to learn whether Gottman Method Couples Therapy is the right fit for your relationship.
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1191 E. Iron Eagle Drive, Eagle, Idaho 83616
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