Making the choice…

Every relationship has a spark—a spirit of connection, trust, and care—that can sometimes feel dimmed by life’s challenges.

Couples and relationship therapy provides a safe and supportive space to nurture that connection, rebuild understanding, and strengthen the bond—or to explore the choice to separate—with compassion and clarity, helping each person make decisions that honor their well-being in a protected and supportive environment.

Couples and Relationships

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What We Offer

Every relationship faces its own rhythm, and life’s pressures—like ongoing conflict, communication struggles, past relational wounds, or major life changes—can weaken connection and trust. Research shows that evidence-based couples therapy can strengthen emotional understanding, improve communication, and support healthier, more satisfying partnerships. To better understand the research, check out O’Malley et al. (2023), Carr (2025), and Roddy et al (2020). Let us also recognize and appreciate that relationships come in all shapes and forms (Edwards et al. 2023, Gupta et al, 2023).

At our practice, we offer tailored couples therapy designed to meet your relationship where it is. We draw on approaches such as emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Gottman therapy, trauma-informed therapy, attachment-informed methods, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, somatic approaches, relational skill-building and more to support growth and change.

Our approach includes:

  • Understanding your relationship: Exploring patterns, strengths, and challenges to create a clear plan for therapy

  • Practical strategies: Building communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills

  • Guided support: Helping each partner express needs, navigate emotions, and make informed decisions about the relationship

  • A safe, collaborative space: Providing an environment where both partners feel heard, respected, and supported

Sessions are flexible in length (prebooked) and frequency, designed to fit your goals and circumstances. Therapy can focus on reconnecting and strengthening the relationship or exploring the choice to separate with clarity and compassion. We respect the structure of your partnership or partnerships.

Through evidence-based strategies and individualized care, we aim to help couples foster deeper connection, rebuild trust, and cultivate resilience—whether your goal is growth together or moving forward separately.

Couples and Relationships

Our Process

Plan with Purpose

Contact us to find the therapist who is the best fit for your needs.

Our administrative team can help match you with the right therapist and schedule your appointments.

  • Call: (613) 600-5322

Collaborate Openly

Each partner will participate in a 50- or 80-minute individual therapy session with the therapist, providing relevant background and sharing information openly and honestly.

Some couples may benefit from more than one individual session per partner before beginning joint sessions. Your therapist will discuss this with you as they get to know your story and understand your needs.

Build Engagement

Once everyone is ready, all partners will come together for couples therapy (50 - 110 min). The therapist will guide you in identifying shared therapeutic goals and exploring supports for short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes as needed.

Each partner will have the space to share their perspective, express emotions, and explore potential solutions in a safe and supportive environment.

Watch the Development

The number of sessions you and your partner need will depend on your goals, challenges, and progress. Meaningful change takes commitment, practice, and making your relationship a priority.

Your therapist will guide you through difficult conversations and help you navigate challenges with care and clarity. With willingness and support, you can work through obstacles, strengthen your connection, and build a healthier, more resilient partnership.

Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
— Brené Brown

Recommendations

COuples Courses

We invite you to explore the following trusted resources for additional support and relationship-focused information (these courses do not replace therapy):

Hold Me Tight Online
An online program based on Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), designed to help couples deepen emotional connection and strengthen their bond.
https://holdmetightonline.com

Gottman Connect
Evidence-informed tools and resources based on the Gottman Method, supporting couples in building healthier communication, trust, and relationship patterns.
https://gottmanconnect.com/couples

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