If you and your partner are interested in participating in the Gottman Method Outcome study, please double-check that you qualify here, then complete the information below. Once you have submitted your application, a staff member will get in touch with you to see if the study is a good fit for you and your partner.

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

Do you qualify for the study?

Couples must be married or in a committed relationship

Do you live in a qualifying location?

Couples must be willing to travel to see a therapist located in one of the cities listed below or be willing to engage in telehealth counseling. Check here for a list of specific geographic locations.

Are the costs of Couples Therapy sessions covered for this study? 

Unfortunately, the cost of couples therapy sessions are not covered for this study. We cover the assessment costs and offer each partner compensation upon completing the final assessment. This is outlined in the Compensation for Your Participation section of the application page where it states therapist’s standard rates still apply. 

We live in Canada. Do you see couples here?

Sadly, we are not doing this study in Canada due to the regulations of the research review board in Canada that prevent international studies.

If we have attended Gottman Workshops (The Art and Science of Love, Bringing Baby Home, or Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work), does that disqualify us from participating?

No it does not. You would not be eligible to participate if you have worked with a Certified Gottman Therapist in the past. 

Does the therapist I will be assigned to take insurance? 

In short, it depends. Some Certified Gottman Therapists are paneled with insurance providers, some Certified Gottman Therapists are not. Additionally, every insurance provider and policy is different so it is important that you check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers couples therapy. The best way to find out is to contact your provider and if Couples Therapy is covered, then reach out to [email protected] so we can see if a Certified Gottman Therapist in your area does take insurance.