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Couples Therapy and Relationship Issues

 

Relationships are complex. Couples therapy can help.

While relationships can bring joy, intimacy, and deep connection, they can also be challenging. Whether you're having conflict, communication breakdowns, trust issues, or feeling disconnected from your partner(s), therapy can help you navigate the issues to build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.

At Amanda Neves Therapy, we work with a diverse range of relationships, including monogamous and non-monogamous partnerships, culturally diverse couples, and queer and LGBTQ+ relationships. We offer a non-judgmental, affirming space to explore your needs, repair challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change.

 
 
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Signs that couples therapy can help your dynamic

Every relationship has ups and downs, but certain struggles may signal that therapy could help, such as:

  • Frequent misunderstandings or unresolved conflicts

  • Difficulty communicating needs and emotions effectively

  • Struggles with trust, infidelity, or broken agreements

  • Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected

  • Differences in values, expectations, or life goals

  • Managing transitions such as moving in together, marriage, parenting, or separation

  • Navigating non-traditional relationship structures (e.g., polyamory, open relationships)

  • The impact of stress, mental health, or past trauma on your relationship

If you and your partner(s) feel stuck in the same painful patterns, therapy can help you break free and develop healthier dynamics.

Our approach to relationship therapy in Riverdale and virtually across Ontario

At Amanda Neves Therapy, we take an integrative approach to couples therapy, tailoring our work to the unique dynamics of each relationship. Our approach includes:

  • Attachment-Based Therapy: Understanding how past relationships and attachment styles influence your current dynamics.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helping you and your partner(s) recognize emotional patterns, deepen connection, and build safety.

  • The Gottman Method: Focuses on building emotional connection, improving communication, and strengthening relationship resilience through structured interventions and practical tools.

  • Cognitive and Behavioral Strategies: Learning concrete tools to improve communication, resolve conflict, and set boundaries.

  • Somatic and Experiential Work: Addressing nervous system regulation and emotional triggers to support a deeper sense of connection.

We recognize that therapy should be a space where all partners feel seen, heard, and valued. Our goal is not just to resolve conflict, but to help you create a relationship that feels fulfilling and supportive.

What to expect in your first session in Riverdale and virtually across Ontario

Starting couples therapy can feel daunting, but our process is designed to be supportive and structured. In your first session, we can:

  • Discuss the concerns and goals that brought you to therapy.

  • Begin to identify patterns of communication and connection that may need attention.

  • Start to establish a shared understanding of what each partner needs in the relationship.

  • Begin exploring practical tools to improve connection and resolve tension.

Therapy is truly about understanding each other better, tending to old wounds, and building a stronger foundation for your relationship.

Finding the right therapist for you and your partner

Finding the right therapist is key to feeling supported in your relationship journey. Through our Meet Your Match process, we help you find the therapist at Amanda Neves Therapy who best aligns with your needs and relationship dynamics.

Taking this important step toward a healthier dynamic

You don’t have to navigate relationship struggles alone. Whether you’re looking to repair trust, improve communication, or simply strengthen your bond, therapy can provide the tools and support you need.

We offer in person therapy in the Riverdale neighbourhood of East York, Toronto, and virtually across Ontario, so you can access support wherever you are.

Start building a healthier, more connected relationship today. Call us at 647-490-7985 or contact us via the form below.