Compassion Commitment Communication

Matthew Benavidez

LMFT, Gottman Seven Principles Leader

I know it may feel like all hope is lost. You’ve hit a wall in your relationship, and you don’t see a way around it. You desperately want your partner to see you, and you wish you could understand them. It feels like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle. Many couples go through this, and it’s a pretty painful experience. You want to make it work, but have no idea how. Fortunately, you can still improve your relationship. Even if you’ve dealt with distance, infidelity, or communication problems for years, you can heal together. You and your partner can learn to leave the resentment behind, and get back to your life together.

I use one of the most effective therapies for couples, The Gottman Method. It’s a flexible approach that will help you find each other again. You’ll start by rebuilding your friendship, and gradually work through patterns like repeated arguments. You’ll learn how to communicate and listen better, but also how to accept and understand yourselves as a couple.

What if your relationship could be more peaceful, and less painful? What if you could feel heard and seen, rather than forgotten and unappreciated? I have no doubt that if you put the work in, your relationship can be stronger and happier than it’s ever been. When you’re ready, call for a consultation to get started.

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The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.

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  • "Matthew is probably the best therapist I’ve ever had. He really listens and WANTS to help you. He has a very kind nature and is so supportive and knowledgeable. He has an innate way of getting you to open up and talk about what’s really bothering you while also keeping the mood light and the conversation flowing. One thing that I love is how he makes you feel like he’s right there with you going through the problems along side you and helping you get to a solution. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone!"

    Former Client

  • "Matthew is awesome. I’ve tried multiple therapists in the past and I’ve not always been able to connect with them. Matthew is very easy to talk to!"

    Former Client

  • "Matthew is a great therapist! He gives awesome advice when I come to him with my life problems. I’ve always felt pretty comfortable telling him my unfiltered thoughts because he’s good at not passing judgment, but rather asking questions to better understand why I have those thoughts. He likes to crack jokes and can be sarcastic at times (which works for me), but overall he’s very respectful of how I’m feeling even when I’m crying like a baby or word vomiting my scattered thoughts and not making any sense!"!

    Former Client

  • "His guidance has been life changing"

    Former Client

  • "A very skilled therapist especially when it has come to relationship stress in my life. He listens and seeks to understand before sharing input. Highly recommend him."

    Former Client

  • "I love how relatable and open he is with me. I feel I can open up with him. I look forward towards my sessions with him."

    Former Client

  • "Very considerate and makes you feel like it is a safe environment. Just a very friendly person and makes it easy to trust."

    Former Client