Couples Therapy in Toronto, ON

• Address Communication Problems: Identify and address negative communication patterns to have a healthier conversation. We teach you to express how you feel in an assertive and polite way instead of criticizing or defending yourself.
• Resolve Conflicts: Learn how to handle differences and settle disagreements constructively. We show you how to practice active listening, empathy, and compromise instead of power battles or walling off.
• Deepen Your Emotional Connection: Strengthen your emotional connection in a safe, vulnerable environment. We help you find the spark again in your relationship through love, respect, and support.
• Rebuild Trust: If trust has been broken, figuring out what went wrong and how to forgive each other and start trusting again is crucial for your relationship. To show commitment, we guide you to have open and honest conversations, take responsibility, and always act the same way.
• Navigate Life Transitions: Ask us for guidance during major life changes and problems that may affect your relationship. As outside support, our couples therapists help you get back on the same team.

We utilize the Gottman Method, a research-backed approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, focusing on:

• Building a Strong Foundation: Establish a solid foundation of friendship, shared meaning, and positive interactions.
• Managing Conflict Effectively: Learn how to navigate conflicts and repair relationships after disagreements.
• Creating Shared Meaning: Develop common goals, values, and rituals that enhance connection.
• Turning Toward Instead of Away: Increase positive interactions and responsiveness to your partner’s needs.

The Gottman Method works exceptionally well for couples and polycules who:

• Struggle to connect with their feelings and their partner’s feelings.
• Those who fight often, don’t communicate, or lack connection are likely to face challenges.
• Have difficulty with physical and emotional intimacy.
• Seek real answers to everyday issues and want to avoid being stuck in repeated arguments.

• Assessment: Complete a full assessment of your relationship(s), which includes interviews and surveys.
• Collaborative Goal Setting: Set clear goals and create a treatment plan that fits your needs and your relationships.
• Building Skills: Learn proper techniques and methods to boost conversation, handle disagreements, and strengthen your relationship(s).
• Safe and Supportive Space: Ensure that you and your partner(s) have a safe and supportive space to discuss your problems and work toward positive change while respecting your relationship’s dynamics.

Our couples psychotherapists are committed to providing a safe and affirming space for polyamorous, non-monogamous, and other diverse intimate partner dynamics. We understand these relationships’ unique challenges and strengths and are equipped to support your specific needs. That’s why the goal of our couples therapy is to:

• Improve communication and understanding among all partners.
• Increase emotional intimacy and connection.
• Expect effective conflict resolution skills.
• Rebuild trust and commitment within the relationship structure.
• Enjoy a more fulfilling and satisfying relationship experience.

• Focus: Individuals concentrate on personal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; however, couples focus on the dynamics of their relationship(s), including communication and interaction patterns among all partners.
• Goal: Individual sessions aim for personal healing, self-discovery, and the development of coping strategies, whereas couple therapy works towards improving relationship satisfaction, resolving conflicts, and strengthening connection(s).
• Process: Rather than one-on-one sessions, all partners actively participate in therapy.
• Perspective: Each person explores their experience from an individual viewpoint, whereas couples take a systemic approach, considering how each partner’s actions and interactions affect the relationship.

Contact us to schedule a consultation with our couples psychotherapist and learn how we can help you and your partner(s) create a more loving and lasting bond.

Ready to take the leap? NuEra Therapy is here to guide you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. Book your first session with a psychotherapist, or contact us to learn more about our services.