REPEATING THE SAME INTERPERSONAL PATTERNS?
Therapy for Relationship & & Interpersonal Issues
The way we connect with others shapes how we feel day to day, and the same struggles can show up with partners, family, friends or coworkers. Learn how individual therapy can help you understand your patterns, communicate more clearly and feel more at ease in your relationships.
When It Might Help To Talk To Someone
Relationship struggles aren't limited to romantic partners. They can show up anywhere you connect with people. You might notice:
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The same conflicts or disappointments keep happening, even with different people
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You find it hard to say what you need, set boundaries or say no
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You go out of your way to keep others happy, then feel resentful or drained
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You worry about being too much, or not enough, for the people you're close to
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Disagreements quickly turn into shutting down, or into arguments that go in circles
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You feel lonely or disconnected, even when you're around people
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Tension with a parent, sibling, friend or coworker is taking up a lot of space
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Dating, a breakup or a big relationship decision feels overwhelming
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Therapy gives you space to understand these patterns and try something different.
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We see teens and adults in person near Yonge and Eglinton, and virtually across Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
What We Help With:
Romantic Relationships
Recurring patterns, trust, dating anxiety, breakups and deciding whether to stay or go
Family Relationships
Conflict, boundaries and changing roles with parents, siblings and extended family expectations
Friendships & Social Connections
Loneliness, social anxiety, and building or repairing close friendships
Communication, Boundaries & Conflict
Speaking up, people-pleasing and handling disagreements, including at work
How We Help
This is individual therapy, focused on you: how you show up in relationships, what you need and what you'd like to change.
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Attachment-informed therapy: exploring how early relationships shape the way you connect, trust and handle closeness now.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): noticing the thoughts and assumptions that fuel relationship worry, like "they're upset with me," and testing them out.
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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills: practical tools for asking for what you need, setting boundaries and handling conflict, taught one-on-one with your clinician.
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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): clarifying what you value in your relationships and making choices that reflect it, even when it's uncomfortable.
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Your first sessions focus on what's been happening in your relationships and what you'd like to be different. From there, you'll work on understanding your patterns and practising new ways of responding.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I come to therapy about a relationship on my own? Yes. Many people work on relationship concerns in individual therapy, whether the other person isn't interested in attending or they simply want space to sort out their own thoughts first.
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What's the difference between individual therapy for relationships and couples counselling? Individual therapy focuses on you: your patterns, needs and choices across all your relationships. Couples counselling involves both partners and focuses on that relationship. Some people start individually and add couples work later. Learn more about couples counselling.
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Why do I keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships? Patterns often come from what we learned early on about closeness, conflict and our own worth. Therapy can help you recognize these patterns, understand where they come from and make different choices.
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What does attachment style have to do with my relationships? Attachment style describes the patterns you've learned for handling closeness and distance with others. Understanding yours can explain why certain situations, like a slow reply or a disagreement, feel so intense, and it can change with time and support.
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How long does therapy take? It varies. Some people come for a focused set of sessions around a specific conflict or decision, while others work on longer-standing patterns over several months.
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Do I need a referral from my doctor? No. You can book directly. Some benefit plans ask for a referral before they reimburse, so check your plan.
In-Person, Video, or Phone Sessions - Whatever Works Best For You
We provide in-person services in Toronto and virtual assessment services across Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Appointments are available by secure video, telephone, or in person, allowing you to access mental health care in the format that works best for you.
THE INTAKE PROCESS
How it works
