About Our Team
Ottie AI is built on the belief that couples deserve research-backed support that is accessible, affordable, and judgment-free. Every piece of content we publish goes through a rigorous creation and review process.
Our Approach to Content
Relationship advice online is often generic, anecdotal, or outright harmful. At Ottie, we do things differently. Every article, script, and guide is:
- Grounded in research -- We draw from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and attachment theory, three of the most extensively studied frameworks in couples therapy.
- Clinically reviewed -- A licensed therapist reviews every piece of content before publication to ensure accuracy, safety, and therapeutic integrity.
- Written for real couples -- We provide word-for-word scripts and concrete strategies, not just abstract concepts. You should be able to use what you read tonight.
- Safety-first -- Content involving sensitive topics (abuse, safety concerns, mental health crises) is flagged with safety callouts and links to professional resources.
Clinical Review Team
Dr. Sarah Chen, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #MFT-87429) · 12+ years clinical experience · Gottman Level 3 Certified
Dr. Chen specializes in couples therapy with a focus on communication breakdowns, attachment injuries, and conflict resolution. She has worked with over 500 couples in private practice and previously served as a clinical supervisor at the Family Institute. She reviews all Ottie content for clinical accuracy, safety, and therapeutic appropriateness.
Our clinical review process ensures that every article meets the same standards you would expect from a licensed therapist. Content that touches on sensitive topics receives additional scrutiny and is assigned a higher safety tier.
Therapeutic Frameworks We Use
The Gottman Method
Based on over 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this framework identifies the specific behaviors that predict relationship success or failure. We draw on their research on the Four Horsemen (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling) and their antidotes to help couples recognize destructive patterns and replace them with healthier alternatives.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT helps couples understand the emotional needs driving their conflicts. Our content helps readers identify the attachment cycle beneath surface-level arguments, teaching them to recognize when they are stuck in pursue-withdraw or attack-attack patterns.
Attachment Theory
Originally developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory explains how early relationship experiences shape adult romantic relationships. We help readers understand their attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, or fearful-avoidant) and how it influences their behavior during conflict.
Our Standards
For a detailed look at how we create, review, and maintain our content, read our Editorial Policy.
Have questions about our content or approach? We welcome feedback at hello@withottie.ai.