Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this behavioral method of couples therapy is rooted in over 40 years of clinical research with over 70k couples. This approach focuses on observable behaviors that can be modified to decrease the markers for divorce, namely destructive communication patterns. At CPP we love Gottman’s skill building interventions, and their comprehensive assessment process that ensures we can create a precise and bespoke treatment plan that suits the needs of each couple.

EFT was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 80s. It has been extensively researched since then; and proven effective across a broad range of populations. This approach focuses on how we attach to ourselves (EFIT), our spouse (EFT), or our family (EFFT). At CPP we love how using this methodology helps our clients understand their own attachment needs and fears (and how those needs and fears impact their behaviors); as well as disrupt destructive behavioral patterns in their close relationships.

This is the therapy our practice is founded on; and has its roots in feminism and relational-cultural theory. It was developed by Jean Baker Miller in the 70s, and furthered by a cool multicultural group of women. This approach emphasizes the ways in which our society and culture socialize us to value independence and productivity at the cost of connection. We love how this therapy teaches us that we are all connected, and that the mark of true growth is loving and being loved.

This therapy was developed by social workers, David Epstein and Mark White, in the 80s. It focuses on the stories we tell about ourselves and the world; and how those internal narratives impact our behavior and understanding. At CPP we use this therapy a lot to help our clients become the author of their own story.

All of the therapies that CPP offers are rooted in psychoanalytic theory. This approach seeks to tie your internal, and often unconscious, drives to your outward behavior in a way that makes sense and is comfortable for you.

Humanistic therapies are rooted in the theory of humanism. This theory is rooted in our very present and pressing physical reality; and aims to empower people to be their own change agents instead of waiting for others to change the world for them. At CPP we believe you should be in the driver’s seat of your own life— continuously advocating for yourself.

Existential therapy is rooted in…you guessed it! Existentialism. This theory exposes the tension between a person’s individual autonomy and the structures that limit it (i.e. cultural, spiritual, or physical boundaries). We love this approach to therapy at CPP because often it is not us that is the “problem”, it is the systems we interact with.

This theory, and therapeutic modality, conceptualizes people in a family as a system that is constantly tryin to maintain a certain type of balance called homeostasis. This “balance” can be good, or it can be destructive. At CPP we identify these ways in which family systems are seeking to maintain the status quo; and then we join with the family to disrupt negative balances.