Sometimes love needs a translator.
Guiding couples and families toward healthier ways of relating and connecting across Ontario.
Are you and your partner or family feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same arguments over and over? Maybe you long for a sense of understanding and closeness that seems just out of reach.
COUPLES & FAMILY THERAPY
My couples and family work is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to what your relationship needs. We look at the emotional and nervous system patterns between you - the dynamics that get triggered, the protective roles you both play, and the deeper needs or fears underneath the surface. Think of this work as helping you become fluent in each other’s emotional language. Just like with my individual clients, I integrate somatic awareness, inner parts work (like IFS), trauma-informed care, and a strong dose of compassion. I also pay attention to what’s unspoken - body language, tone, silence - and help you both feel more seen, not just heard. We’ll go at your pace. No shame, no assumptions, no forcing connection. Just space to explore what’s really going on beneath the arguments, disconnection, or silence - and to find your way back to each other with honesty, trust, and tenderness.
Every Relationship Has Its Challenges
Struggling to connect, deepen intimacy, or navigate transitions in your relationship or family is completely normal. Every relationship experiences challenges - misunderstandings, shifts in dynamics, or times when repair feels hard - and needing support doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your partnership.
Healthy relationships take effort, and the patterns that show up are often shaped by past experiences, communication styles, and individual coping strategies. Recognizing this can help you approach challenges with curiosity instead of judgment, and understand that difficulties are a natural part of relational growth.
In therapy, you’re welcome to bring your experiences without fear of criticism. This is a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your needs, emotions, and patterns together, and to build more connection, understanding, and balance. Seeking support is a courageous step toward stronger, more resilient relationships.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Couples & Family therapy isn’t just for those in crisis - it’s for partners and individuals who want to understand each other more deeply, repair ruptures, grow together, and navigate life’s challenges with more grace. It’s for those who:
Feel like they keep having the same argument on loop and can’t find their way out of it.
Long for deeper intimacy - emotional, physical, or sexual - but aren’t sure how to get there.
Struggle with miscommunication, conflict, or feeling misunderstood.
Are navigating life transitions - parenthood, career changes, relocation, loss - and want support staying connected through it.
Want to rebuild trust after a rupture or betrayal.
Are feeling distant, more like roommates than romantic partners, and want to find their way back.
Are exploring non-monogamy, long-distance, or other non-traditional relationship structures.
One or both partners are neurodivergent or highly sensitive, and it impacts how they connect and communicate.
Are in a good place, and want to do preventative, growth-focused work - because love is a living thing, and tending to it matters.
How Couples & Family Therapy Can Be Helpful
Couples and family therapy offers a space to slow down, understand each other, and reconnect in ways that feel safe and supportive. It can help you notice the patterns that have been keeping you stuck - whether it’s recurring arguments, miscommunication, or moments of disconnection - and understand the “why” behind them. By exploring your nervous system responses, communication styles, and protective behaviours, you begin to see not only your partner or family member more clearly, but also yourself - your needs, your boundaries, and your strengths.
The work can transform how you relate, both to yourself and others. Many people notice they can approach conflicts with curiosity instead of defensiveness, express their needs without fear, and feel more emotionally attuned and connected. Relationships that once felt tense or draining can start to feel like a source of support, intimacy, and safety. You may find that not only do patterns shift, but the way you experience closeness, trust, and understanding deepens - both with the people you love and within yourself.
What You'll Learn & Practice
Couples & Family therapy with me isn’t just about conflict resolution (though we’ll definitely work on that!). It’s about cultivating emotional fluency, secure connection, and relational resilience. Together, you’ll learn to:
Understand your unique communication styles and nervous system responses.
De-escalate conflict and shift from blame to curiosity.
Identify protective patterns that create distance - and what they’re really trying to protect.
Build trust by repairing ruptures and learning to attune to each other.
Foster intimacy - emotional, physical, and spiritual - in ways that feel safe and nourishing.
Navigate external stressors (parenting, work, family) without turning on each other.
Create rituals of connection that help your relationship feel like a refuge, not another source of stress.
WHAT SESSIONS LOOK LIKE?
Couples therapy with me is structured to help you both feel seen, heard, and supported - from the very first session
All couples sessions are 50 minutes long.
Rate for couples sessions: $215 CAD per session.
Initial individual sessions are also 50 minutes, billed at $160 CAD per person.
All sessions are currently offered virtually (based on availability).
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you show up. We’ll set intentions together and work at a pace that honours your nervous system, your needs, and your story.
Sometimes you’ll laugh. Sometimes you’ll cry. Sometimes we’ll sit in silence for a few breaths to let something settle. It’s all welcome here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Initial Couples Session (Together)
We begin with a 50-minute session together. This is where we name your shared goals, explore your relational dynamic, and identify the key areas where support is most needed.
2. Individual Sessions (Separately)
Next, each of you will have a separate 50-minute session with me. These are billed at the individual therapy rate ($160 CAD). This gives each partner space to share their experience, history, and unique needs, which helps me hold the relationship more fully and ethically.
3. Returning to the Couple Space
After we’ve met individually, we resume sessions together. This is where we deepen the work - rebuilding connection, developing better communication tools, unpacking pain points, and tending to the emotional and practical needs of your relationship.
Ready to take the next step?
You deserve support that honors your complexity, sensitivity, and lived experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is a neutral, safe space. Therapy isn’t about assigning blame - it’s about curiosity and understanding. You can explore your perspective and your partner’s without judgment, and learn tools to relate in healthier ways.
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That’s completely normal. One or both partners/parties may come in feeling hesitant, skeptical, or unsure. My job isn’t to force anyone open - it’s to create a space that invites openness. If your partner is willing to show up and stay curious, we can work with that.
That said, therapy isn’t effective when someone is being dragged in against their will. I don’t work with couples where one partner is being coerced to attend — mutual commitment (even if it’s cautious) is essential. -
No relationship is perfect, and you don’t need to “fix” everything to benefit from therapy. Therapy is about understanding patterns, rebuilding trust, and creating moments of closeness and safety. Even small shifts can make your relationship feel lighter, more connected, and more supportive.
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Most sessions will be as a couple - that’s where the relational work happens. However, occasional individual check-ins might be helpful if something personal needs space or clarity. These are always discussed collaboratively and ethically, with the relationship’s best interest in mind.
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Absolutely. I’m affirming of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures. Whether you’re monogamous, exploring non-monogamy, or part of a poly constellation, I’m here to support your unique relationship with care, curiosity, and without judgment.
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Absolutely. As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand the nuances of living with ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences. Our sessions will honor your unique ways of thinking and processing, providing strategies that align with your strengths.
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The duration of therapy varies for each couple or pair. Some clients find a few sessions helpful, while others engage in longer-term work. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust as needed.
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My approach is holistic and can incorporate spiritual elements if that resonates with you. Whether you're interested in exploring personal meaning, intuition, or simply seeking a grounded space, we'll tailor the sessions to your preferences.
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Yes, I offer a limited number of a variety of sliding scale spots. We can discuss your financial needs during our consultation to find a rate that works for both of us.
If you are interested in working together or have more questions. Complete the form below and I will be happy to connect!