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Gottman Method Couples Therapy

I use the Gottman Method to help couples build stronger communication, deepen emotional connection, and navigate conflict more effectively. Available in person (San Diego) or via telehealth in California.

Beginner Bundle 10-Sessions

$1900

With the Beginner Bundle, couples receive a complete Gottman-informed start: the full relationship assessment with interpretation, a clear roadmap, Gottman digital tools for support between sessions, and guided practice with targeted interventions that build momentum week to week. Designed for meaningful change over time, this bundle offers the consistency and structure needed for new patterns of communication, connection, and repair to take hold. See details below. 

On-going 10-Session Bundle

$1800

A supportive way to stay consistent in couples therapy, with a reduced per-session rate when paid up front. 

Hourly Rate

$200

Ideal for ongoing support or maintenance. These weekly or biweekly sessions provide steady progress and focused attention on one or two key areas per visit. 

Extended Session (2 hours)

$350

A deeper dive for couples wanting more space to unpack complex issues, process conflict, or accelerate progress. 

Intensive Session (4 hours)

$650

 A deep-dive session for couples navigating crisis, preparing for major transitions, traveling in from out of town, or wanting a structured "State of the Union" meeting to shift recurring patterns.  Offered Thursdays & Saturdays.


Individual Therapy

A space for personal growth, clarity, and emotional support. Available in person or via telehealth for California residents.

Hourly Rate

$180

For clients with out-of-network benefits, a detailed receipt (a “superbill”) can be provided for submission to insurance for possible reimbursement. I also partner with Mentaya, a service that helps streamline the out-of-network process by checking your benefits and guiding claim submission, so you can spend less time navigating insurance paperwork and more time focused on your care.   If you’d like to use Mentaya, please schedule an intake and ask me about it.

A standard 60-minute therapy appointment consists of 50 minutes of session time.

Get help with out-of-network reimbursement

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Couples Beginner Bundle - $1900

10 Sessions

Ten sessions, including the intake and feedback sessions, is often the point where couples begin to see meaningful change in communication, connection, and conflict patterns, based on research behind the Gottman Method. 

Extended Joint Intake Session - 90 minutes

Session 1: The extended 90-minute joint intake session gives us space to understand your relationship history, goals, and patterns—and begin laying the groundwork for meaningful change. 

Individual Intake Sessions

Sessions 2 & 3: Each partner also meets individually to share their personal perspective, history, and hopes for therapy—helping ensure both voices are heard from the very start. 

Gottman Relationship Checkup (value $40)

Partners will take the Gottman Relationship Checkup—an online, research-based assessment that highlights strengths and challenges across key areas like communication, conflict, and intimacy, helping us tailor your therapy to address your needs and goals. 

Feedback Session

Session 4: In the feedback session, we’ll review the results of your Relationship Checkup and intake, identify key themes, and outline a therapy plan that supports your goals as a couple. 

Gottman Relationship Builder (value $150)

The Gottman Relationship Builder is a digital tool designed to strengthen your relationship between and beyond sessions. It includes research-based videos, exercises, and activities tailored to the challenges you’re working on in therapy—helping you integrate skills like communication, emotional connection, and conflict repair into daily life. As your therapist, I’ll guide you in selecting and applying the modules that best support your goals. 

Ongoing Sessions

Session 5-9: Ongoing sessions focus on building and practicing Gottman Method skills in real time. You’ll learn how to apply tools like effective communication and conflict repair to your relationship’s specific challenges, with guided support that helps you develop confidence using these strategies outside of therapy. 

3 - 6 Month Reassessment

 Session 10: We’ll revisit the Gottman Relationship Checkup to assess progress, adjust goals, and ensure your work together is moving in a meaningful direction. 

Get help with out-of-network reimbursement

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation.


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Sarah Straus, PsyD, LPCC #13975

16870 W. Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127 

The Bluffs @ Rancho Bernardo, Suite 400

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