About Jonathan
I am convinced couples therapy cannot be effective unless there is an atmosphere of care and respect. Only in a caring atmosphere can a couple have the safety to dive into their relationship.
Based in Louisville, KY, I am the only Gottman Certified Relationship Therapist between the cities of Nashville and Cincinnati. This method of therapy is solution-focused and incredibly hope-giving in its application.
Based on the research of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method focuses on what makes marriages succeed or fail and emphasizes a nuts and bolts approach to improving relationships. By providing specific tools to help deepen friendship and intimacy in the relationship, I work with couples to help grow an appreciation of the relationship’s strengths and to gently navigate through vulnerabilities.
Jonathan Shippey, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice since 2000
Clinical Fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Pursuing certification as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist
What services does Jonathan offer?
COUPLES
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For your first appointment with HealingBridge, we require the purchase of a First Time Appointment Package. Simply choose between telehealth and in-person “First Time Appointments” and then click Sign Up to ensure you get on Jonathan’s schedule.
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Enjoy a personalized therapeutic retreat experience with Jonathan!
Two to three days, Intensive Retreats are a great opportunity for a couple to get away from the demands and routines of daily life to allow time and concentrated effort to address your relationship’s challenges. -
The Art of Science & Love Workshops are weekend workshops for couples based on science, held once a year. Created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, see for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from the Gottman Method.
THERAPISTS
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Join the 100,000+ clinicians around the world who have trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Professional Trainings and use our proven assessment techniques and interventions in their work with couples.
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You can signup for a 45min consultation with Jonathan on our scheduling page!
SPEAKING
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Jonathan provides trainings for the Special Forces, U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy Seals. Book him today.
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Want Jonathan to speak at your event? Contact us here!
About the Gottman Method
Jonathan’s practice is all about repairing, rebuilding, and strengthening the connection between couples. “Small things often” is a concept within the Gottman Method he uses: you only need to take one small step at a time. And if both people in a partnership are willing to take the small steps, they will bridge the connection in their relationship and always have this connection to fall back on when times get tough.
Jonathan was personally trained by Drs. John and Julie Gottman at their Seattle Relationship Institute. He regularly leads the “Art and Science of Love” weekend workshop for couples and the Level 1, 2, & 3 Gottman Method Trainings for Clinicians. He is among a select few whom John and Julie have invited to assist with private retreats in their home on Orcas Island, Washington. He is one of only 25 Advanced Clinical Trainers worldwide, designated by the Gottman Institute, and serves as a Consultant for those wishing to become certified in the Gottman Method.
How do I start couples therapy?
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Schedule an Appointment
The Gottman Method works best when couples schedule their first 4 appointments within 4 weeks. From there, we work with each couple’s individual needs.
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Intake Forms
Once you schedule an appointment, we will send you a few questions so we can better understand what you want out of the practice.
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Start Therapy
Telehealth and in-person options are available. To schedule your appointment, click the button below!