Couples Therapy is a collaborative journey toward understanding, healing, and growth.
At our clinic, here in Orillia, we believe in the power of connection and understanding. Our Couples Therapy is designed to help couples navigate their relationship struggles, improve communication, and foster a deeper emotional connection. We aim to provide a space where you can explore your feelings, rebuild trust and connection, and shape a healthier relationship.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to "disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship." It was developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman after doing decades of research on couples dynamics. It consists of a full relationship assessment, identifying the specific needs of your relationship, and going through a step-by-step process to resolve underlying sources of misunderstanding, conflict, and resentment.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
EFT is recognized by the American Psychological Association as having “Strong Research Support” for resolving relationship issues. It was developed by leading researcher and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sue Johnson to help provide couples with a road map to building loving and connected relationships. It is proven effective for couples experiencing emotional distance, infidelity, distress, conflict, communication difficulties, issues with intimacy, and difficulty connecting.
