Optimal Couples
The Science of Stronger Relationships
Integrating Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Sex Therapy to strengthen emotional and sexual connection.Explore research-informed couples workshops and professional continuing education designed to help relationships flourish.
About Optimal Couples Workshops
Stronger Connection. Deeper Intimacy.
Optimal Couples brings together relationship science, attachment, and sex therapy to help couples strengthen emotional and sexual connection and equip professionals who support them.Founded by Karen Naegel, PhD, LMFT, CST, EFCT, our workshops and professional trainings draw from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and sex therapy to offer practical tools for meaningful, lasting connection.

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