Gottman Method Couples Therapy in Bend, Oregon
clarify communication, manage conflict and deepen intimacy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy in Bend, Oregon
clarify communication, manage conflict and deepen intimacy
About Laura Heck, LMFT, CGT
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Experienced Gottman Therapist
Expert Marriage Counselor | Certified Gottman Therapist | Relationship & Sex Therapy
With over 14 years of experience in marriage counseling and couples therapy, I help partners build stronger, more connected relationships. As a Certified Gottman Therapist since 2017 and co-author and Master Trainer of the Gottman Seven Principles Program, I specialize in teaching science-backed relationship tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen intimacy.
I am also a Sex Therapist Candidate through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), helping couples address emotional and physical intimacy with sensitivity and clinical insight.
My work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Google Talks, Bustle, and Martha Stewart. I co-authored Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook, offering over 50 practical exercises to help couples rebuild connection and strengthen mature relationships.
Tune into my weekly relationship podcast, Marriage Therapy Radio, where I’ve been guiding couples through real-life issues for over seven years.
Whether you're seeking support for marriage issues, relationship communication, or sexual intimacy, I provide proven strategies to help couples thrive.
Unlock Your Potential with Laura Heck Therapy
Communication Tools
Intimacy & Connection
Communication Tools
By integrating communication tools into daily interactions, couples can enhance their connection, navigate challenges more effectively, and build a resilient, fulfilling relationship. You will learn how to avoid criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling and contempt while developing emotional intelligence skills.
Conflict Management
Intimacy & Connection
Communication Tools
Managing conflict in a relationship is essential for maintaining a healthy and lasting bond. While disagreements are natural, how couples handle them can either strengthen or weaken their connection. Learn tools and strategies for having your hardest conversations that lead to resolution and understanding.
Intimacy & Connection
Intimacy & Connection
Deepening intimacy in a relationship involves exploring five interconnected pathways: sexual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Each pathway offers unique opportunities to connect with your partner, and cultivate a detailed "Love Map" of your partner's inner world.
Roommate Syndrome
Over time, couples may find themselves focusing more on household responsibilities and less on nurturing their romantic connection. This shift can lead to feelings of emotional distance and a lack of intimacy. Couples learn to prioritize connection through meaningful conversation, validation, play and intentional shared values and goals.
Affair Recovery
Affair Recovery
The Gottman Method offers a structured, research-backed approach to affair recovery through its Trust Revival Method, which encompasses three key phases: Atonement, Attunement, and Attachment. This method aims to help couples rebuild trust, emotional connection, and long-term intimacy after infidelity.
Contact Us
Virtual Appointments via Zoom
Join me from the comfort of your home.
Pets and blankets are welcome!
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In-Person Sessions in Bend, Oregon
Office Location: Colorado Terrace Building 1011 SW Emkay Drive, Suite 101 Bend, OR 97702 (541) 241-6362 laurahecktherapy@gmail.com
Hours
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