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    Couples and Relationship Therapy

    We’re Here To Help You Rebuild Your Connection, Your Way

    You didn’t land here by accident. You came because something in your relationship feels hard, confusing, or painful. Maybe you’re stuck in the same fight, feeling disconnected, avoiding intimacy— or quietly holding on, unsure what to do next. Maybe you’ve tried to fix things on your own, but can’t shake the feeling that you’re drifting and unsure of what to do next.

    We get it. We really get it. And we’re here to help.

    We don’t believe in band-aid solutions or cookie-cutter advice. 

    We offer therapy that’s grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and a deep understanding of the complexities of attachment, love, sex, trauma, and healing.

    That includes sex therapy – because intimacy, pleasure, and desire matter, too. If you have questions, worries, or hurts around sex, sex therapy can be integrated into couples therapy or explored on its own – always at your pace and always without shame.  

    We approach the relationship as a whole – emotional connection, conflict, individual and joint history, intimacy, and the sexual challenges that often get ignored or go unspoken.

    We hold space for every couple, every story, every identity – including LGBTQ+, polyamorous, neurodivergent, culturally diverse, and more. You matter exactly as you are.

    Couples Come to Us When…

    “We feel more like roommates than lovers.” — You want emotional closeness, not just coexisting.

    “Sex is stressful, avoidant, or painful.” — You’re longing for intimacy that feels safe, connected, and fulfilling. 

    “We keep having the same fight over and over.” — You’re ready to break the cycle and actually feel heard.

    “I don’t know if I can trust them again.” — You want to repair trust — or find clarity about what’s next.

    “Life changes have pulled us apart.” — Parenthood, fertility struggles, or big transitions are taking a toll.

    “We love each other but keep hurting each other.” — You want to fight less, love more, and work as a team.

    “We have different needs around sex, money, or parenting.” — You need help navigating differences without resentment.

    “We’re not sure if we should stay together.” — You want support to make intentional, respectful decisions – also known as Discernment Counselling.

    “We want to prepare for a strong future together.” — You’re building a lasting bond — emotionally and sexually – sometimes considered Pre-Marital Counselling.

    Whether you’re on the brink of separation or just want to feel closer again, therapy can help you find your way forward.

     

    What Can Healing Look Like?

    Healing isn’t about going back to how things were — it’s about building something stronger, more honest, and more connected.

    After treatment, clients often share that they:

    Communicate with more clarity, respect, and confidence even when it’s hard.

    Feel emotionally and physically reconnected with intimacy that feels safe, wanted, and mutual. 

    Experience more honesty, safety, and trust in both daily life and in the bedroom. 

    Develop deep empathy for each other’s needs, wounds, and ways of loving. 

    Explore sex, pleasure, and desire without shame even when trauma or past hurt has been part of the story. 

    Feel like you’re finally on the same team again moving forward together with intention. 

    Our Approach: Tailored, Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based

    You’ll start with a thorough assessment so we understand your story and goals. Then, your therapist creates a personalized plan from trusted approaches like:

    • Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    • Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for trauma-related challenges

    • Structural and Narrative Family Therapy

    Plus, specialized techniques from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and more — all tailored to you.

    Your relationship deserves more than just getting by — it deserves to thrive.

     

    Take the first step today.

    How Can Couple’s Therapy Help?

    Every couple comes to therapy for different reasons — and every couple’s path forward looks a little different. But across all kinds of relationships, real change is possible.

    Here are some of the ways therapy has helped our clients reconnect, rebuild, and move forward with more intention:

    • Learn to “fight smart” — working together to solve problems rather than against each other

    • Reduce anger, defensiveness, and resentment — so both partners feel safer and more understood

    • Reignite closeness, commitment, and intimacy — emotional and physical

    • Deepen sexual satisfaction — building connection, pleasure, and confidence on your own terms

    • Develop greater empathy — to understand and support each other with more compassion

    • Work through recurring issues — resolving what can be solved and learning how to live with your differences

    • Build trust through healthy vulnerability — and feel more secure in the bond you share

    • Discover more about yourself and your partner — and the patterns shaping your relationship

    • Strengthen your emotional connection — so admiration and affection come more easily

    • Communicate clearly and directly — even about the tough stuff like conflicting needs or big decisions

    • Navigate separation with care and clarity — if you choose to part ways

    • Create a stronger foundation for your future — with tools to weather whatever life throws your way

    Start Your Journey with the Right Couples Therapist

    Are you ready for change?

    If you’re reading this, it means you want something better for your relationship. You deserve a therapist who truly understands your struggles, validates your feelings, and offers real hope.

    Reach out now. Let’s talk about how we can walk alongside you and your partner — with compassion, respect, and expertise — as you rebuild connection and reclaim joy.

    Call, text, or email using the information/form below. Our administrative team will answer any questions you might have and learn how we can help you.

    You will then be connected with a therapist for a free 15-minute consultation. 

    This is a chance for you to meet the therapist, ask questions and learn about their approach so that you can determine if they’re the right fit for you. 

    Schedule your first therapy appointment and begin your healing journey! 

    The sooner you reach out, the sooner you’ll see change.

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    Trauma, Sex, and Couples Therapy in Toronto
    Offered Virtually or In-Person at Spadina and Queen