Couples and marriage therapy

1. Get matched and make a great connection with your therapist.
2. Sensitively examine unmet needs or issues. Set goals!
3. Provide effective relief through compassionate and sustainable small changes.

• A safe and balanced interchange of thoughts and feelings.
• A restored sense of connectedness with your partner.
• A fresh lift of hope.
• A new perspective for understanding your partner.
• New perspective on the stressors in the relationship.
• The ability to retain a connection without sacrificing your sense of self.
• Enjoying your partner’s company again.

Signs when you should take action!

• Feeling Disconnected: If you realize the connection that bonded you together is no longer present, then emotional repair is essential.
• Hurt: Feeling hurt, abandoned, lonely, unhappy and unseen.
• Needs Not Met: Feeling like your emotional and physical needs are not being met.
• Avoidance of Unresolved Issues: When one or both in the relationship avoid talking about unresolved issues that are now affecting the quality of the relationship.
• Bickering: If your relationship is characterized by constant bickering and arguing over small and insignificant things, it may be a sign that there are deeper issues at play.
• Walking on Eggshells: If you find yourself constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of saying or doing something that might upset your partner, it may be time to seek couple counselling. This constant fear and tension can lead to a toxic and unhealthy relationship.
• Blame and criticism: When blame and criticism become a regular part of your communication with your partner, it indicates a breakdown in the relationship. Couple counselling can help you both address these negative patterns and learn healthier ways to communicate and resolve conflicts.
• Cycles of conflict: If you find yourselves stuck in repetitive cycles of conflict, where the same arguments and issues keep resurfacing without resolution, couple counselling can help break this pattern.

When we feel unfulfilled or disconnected from ourselves or others it is an internal alarm that we are either out of balance or there is a pressing need to grow … to change.

Many people come to couple therapy unsure about the future of their relationship. In therapy, we can work on understanding the underlying issues, improving communication, and gaining clarity on your feelings and needs. This process can help both of you make a more informed decision about whether to continue or part ways amicably. With either outcome, there is great benefit for moving forward.

While the focus of couple therapy is on the relationship connection, it is not uncommon and completely understandable for individuals to want to express themselves to their therapist alone. In such cases it would be imperative for each partner to have equal opportunities to meet alone with the therapist. Your therapist will guide you through this process effectively.

This is a great question, especially if you feel unheard or overpowered in conversations! Your therapist’s primary goal is to provide a safe, neutral, and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. It is important that both partners feel not only heard but understood. It’s important to clarify that your therapist’s role is not to take sides.

Your therapist’s job is to help facilitate understanding and resolution, rather than judgment or alignment with one perspective over another. Together they will bring effective solutions for both individual issues and relationship concerns. It is our commitment to facilitate sessions that nurture the wellbeing and growth of all parties involved.

• Someone who is qualified by being a member of a regulating college.
• Someone who is not just nice but skilled and experienced in the issues that you are struggling with.
• Someone who can challenge you but also someone you can challenge.
• Someone you believe you can trust to respect both of you.
• Our Intake Specialists can help you identify the right therapist for you.

Are you and your partner considering couples counselling but unsure if it’s covered by your insurance? We’re here to help! In this guide, we’ll explore the topic of insurance coverage for couples counselling and provide you with all the information you need to know. So, buckle up and let’s dive in!

Several factors can influence whether insurance covers couples counselling:

• Insurance Plan Type: Plans with more comprehensive mental health benefits are more likely to cover couples counselling.
• Referral Requirement: Some insurance plans may require a specific licensing category for a care provider. (i.e. Psychologist, Marriage Therapist, Social Worker, Psychotherapist)

We can usually connect you with a therapist within one business day.