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Strengthen your Marriage before small problems become big ones
Join the interest list for an upcoming 4-session Gottman Seven Principles couples group, designed for married and engaged couples who want better communication, deeper connection, and practical tools — before issues become harder to repair.
This small-group experience is limited to 10 couples and will be scheduled once enough eligible couples express interest.
Join the interest list
No cost or commitment. Add your name and we'll reach out when the next group is forming.
A Small-Group Experience for Couples Who Want to Strengthen Their Relationship
You do not have to wait until your relationship feels like it is falling apart to get support. This upcoming Gottman-based couples group is for couples who are beginning to notice communication struggles, emotional distance, recurring tension, or relationship stress — and want to build healthier patterns before things become harder to repair.
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The group is designed for couples who still care, still have goodwill, and want practical tools to strengthen communication, connection, friendship, and long-term relationship health.
Who This Couples Group Is For
This group may be a good fit for married or engaged couples who are starting to recognize that something needs attention in the relationship, but who are not yet in a severe crisis or on the verge of divorce.
This may be a good fit if you...
Notice the same conversations turning into the same arguments
Feel more disconnected than you used to
Want to improve communication before resentment builds
Are married, engaged, living together or preparing for a deeper commitment
Have busy lives and need practical relationship tools that fit real life
Still value the relationship and want to strengthen it early
This group is not designed for couples who are actively on the verge of divorce, experiencing severe contempt, or needing high-conflict crisis intervention.
What You’ll Work On Together
Over four-90 minute guided sessions, couples will explore practical tools inspired by Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. The focus is on helping couples build healthier relationship habits they can continue using outside of the group.
Better Communication
Learn practical ways to talk through stress, tension, and everyday challenges without falling into the same frustrating patterns.
Stronger Connection
Rebuild friendship, appreciation, and emotional closeness before distance or resentment becomes the normal rhythm of the relationship.
Proactive Support
Get help early while there is still goodwill, motivation, and room to create healthier habits together.
Why Join the Interest List Now?
Group size is intentionally limited to up to 10 couples. By joining the interest list, you let Lighthouse Counseling Associates know you may be interested in participating in the next Gottman Seven Principles couples group.
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Once enough eligible couples express interest, the team will follow up with next steps, including scheduling details, fit, and insurance-related information when applicable.
Gottman 7 Principals Certified
Led by Danielle Thibert, LICSW
Danielle Thibert, LICSW, is the founder and operator of Lighthouse Counseling Associates in Rhode Island. With over a decade of clinical experience, Danielle has supported children, teens, adults, families, and couples through a wide range of life and relationship challenges. Her background includes private practice, in-home services, and acute inpatient care, giving her a broad understanding of the different pressures individuals and couples may face.
As a Gottman Seven Principles certified leader, Danielle brings a structured, practical, and supportive approach to helping couples strengthen their relationship before problems become harder to repair.
Through the upcoming Gottman Seven Principles couples group, Danielle helps married and engaged couples build better communication, deepen connection, manage conflict more effectively, and create healthier relationship habits.