We are often told that being in a relationship is one of the most valuable things we can do. But it is bloody hard work.
At Centred Self, we understand how challenging it can be. Relationships ask us to navigate our own histories, wounds, needs, and fears while trying to understand someone else's.
We're here to help.
Couples Therapy is one of the most important forms of therapy you and your partner can do together. It helps with communication, exploration and being able to work together to break unhealthy patterns that can arise.
Many times coming to couple's therapy is because something BIG happens: Infidelity, communication breakdown, or therapy is a last ditch effort to get help before breaking up.
However, it can also be to navigate transitions: Like getting married, or whether to have a child. It can be about creating good communication patterns, having better conflicts. Or, just to keep your relationship strong and healthy.
We often avoid conflict because it can be uncomfortable or we do not want to rock the boat in our relationship. But did you know that it can actually be one of the best ways to get closer to your partner? Learn how below.
Sex and Intimacy are two of the most important conversations that a Couple's Therapist can help you work on. It is difficult to talk about our interests and what we desire (which we talk about in Part 1 of Your Therapist is Not Okay Podcast). Listen here to Part 2 of our Podcast "Your Therapist is Not Okay" to learn how to have good conversations about sex.
Whether you want to work on your relationship in individual therapy, or have a skilled couples therapist, we have someone to help you in your journey.
We offer a diverse array of therapists to help with all aspects of relationship therapy.
Ryan specializes in working with individuals and couples within the complexities of LGBTQIA+ relationships. They specialize in working through the myriad of feelings that can come up with non-traditional couples: non-monogamy, openness, polygamy relationships - or the various stages of what it means to be queer in relationships. Ryan is there for you in every facet.
Ryan also works with kink and sex in relationships - and how to explore this in a fun and safe environment with your partner.

Ryan works with those who have 'non-traditional' relationship styles. And all the feelings that can come with this.
It can be hard to navigate sex and gender, along with internalized shame that can come within LGBTQ relationships. You are not alone.
How do you navigate your intimacy in relationships? How do you share without shame? How do you understand various forms of pleasure? Get help today.

Jasmine works both in-person and virtually for couples who want to explore communication, parenting, loss, and trust after infidelity in relationships.
Loss can either drive couples closer together or further apart. Navigating anger, isolation, and loss can be hugely impactful when done together in relationship.
Infidelity is one of the biggest breaches for monogamous couples. How to navigate this with openness and vulnerability can be the first big step in healing.
How do you stay connected to your partner when you are sleep deprived, frustrated, or focussed on your baby? Jasmine can help you navigate intimacy, connection and care.
Nicole works both in-person and virtually to meet clients navigating conflict and misunderstandings in relationships. This can be through personality disorders (for example: Being in relationship with someone with BPD). She is passionate about working with those who are seeking deeper understanding and renewed compassion towards each other. She navigates the mixed feelings or pain and anger in these relationships.

Nicole works with those with personality disorders. Being in relationship with someone who has a personality disorder is complex. Nicole is here to help.
Nicole works with those experiencing grief and how it can be isolating for each person. Both want to be met and seen, but ofter this can further the divide. Couples allows this work to be done with care.
Folks from all expressions of sexual interest are welcome with Nicole. She offers compassion and care to everyone in her office, helping explore sex and pleasure in a safe environment.
Dr. Jessie Erb and Dr. Ryan Bittinger unpack why you and your partner may find yourselves in the same conflict patterns. This can be incredibly hard to break out of - there are so many patterns that can be hard to fix.
Listen to this episode on WHAT kinds of fights you are your partner may be having.
Once we know our patterns of relating, we can start to work on it with our partner.
Our greatest tip is to listen to this episode together!
Why? So you both can start to create meaningful ways of communicating with each other to come closer together through conflict, not further apart.

Centred Self has partnered with Therapy Suites, right in the heart of downtown Toronto at St. Lawrence Market, to offer In-Person sessions!
If you are looking for in-person sessions, contact us today and we can set you up with an associate for your first free-consult