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Couples & relationship therapy in Vaughan & Barrie

Rediscover what brought you together.

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Every relationship goes through strained seasons. With the right guidance you can navigate challenges, rebuild trust, and create deeper intimacy. Couples therapy gives you the tools to strengthen your bond and rediscover what brought you together.With the right guidance you can rebuild trust, create deeper intimacy, and strengthen your bond again.

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Free, with no referral and no commitment. You can come together or on your own.

  • 24+ Registered PsychotherapistsLook any of us up on the CRPO register
  • Direct billing availableSun Life, Beneva, Green Shield
  • Evenings and weekendsIn person or online
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A neutral space for both of you
Couples therapy
The pattern is the problem, not the people

Strengthen your relationship and reconnect.

Many couples who reach out are two people who still care about each other and have just lost the thread somewhere along the way. The same arguments keep circling back, conversations turn into silence, and the closeness that used to feel easy now takes effort. Couples therapy in Vaughan, Woodbridge or Barrie gives you a calm, guided space to slow that down.

You don’t have to be in crisis to come. Many couples simply want to communicate better, navigate a big life change as a team, or feel close again.

In plain words

Couples therapy is guided conversation that helps you understand the patterns underneath your conflict, communicate without the same old fights, and rebuild emotional and physical closeness. You set the goals together.

  • A neutral, non-blaming space for both partners
  • Evidence-based methods like EFT and the Gottman Method
  • In person in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie or online
Try it yourself

Slow the “same old fight” down.

Most recurring arguments aren’t really about the topic. They follow a pattern, and once you can see the pattern, you can step out of it. Pick a moment that sounds familiar and see how a small shift changes the conversation.

  1. 1The trigger
    It’s late, you’re tired, and the same disagreement flares up again.
  2. 2The old loop

    “You never listen to me. Why do I even bother?”

  3. 3What’s underneath
    The real message: I feel unimportant to you.Criticism is often a clumsy way of asking for closeness. Naming the softer feeling underneath gives your partner something they can actually respond to.
  4. 4The repair

    “When you look at your phone while I’m talking, I feel like I don’t matter. I’d love your full attention for a minute.”

An illustration, not a real client conversation: one small example of the kind of shift couples practise in sessions.

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How we work

Approaches matched to your relationship.

There’s no single script for a healthy relationship. Your therapist draws on relationship-focused methods and adapts them to your goals, your history, and your pace.

EFT

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Helps you understand and break the negative cycle that pulls you apart, so you can move toward each other instead of away.

More on Emotionally Focused Therapy
Imago

Imago Relationship Therapy

A structured, dialogue-based approach that helps partners hear each other more clearly.

Gottman

The Gottman Method

Practical, research-based tools for managing conflict, building friendship, and creating shared meaning as a couple.

More on the Gottman Method
Attachment

Attachment & polyvagal-informed therapy

We work with attachment needs and the nervous system to help partners feel safe enough to be open and connected again.

More on polyvagal-informed therapy

InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should centre the people in the room, not a label. More about our approach.

Your relationship therapy team

Meet our couples therapists in Vaughan, Woodbridge and Barrie

Our CRPO-registered therapists bring compassion, expertise and evidence-based methods to every session. Choose someone whose style feels right, or book a free 20-minute consult and we’ll help you find the right fit.

Every therapist here also offers secure online sessions anywhere in Ontario.

Not sure who fits?

Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll suggest who to meet. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll help you switch to another therapist on the team.

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How we help

What couples come to work on

Whatever is straining your relationship, you don’t have to untangle it alone. Here are some of the things we help couples navigate, with a focus on evidence-based, client-centred care.

Marriage and relationship therapy in Vaughan

  • Communication issues

    Frequent misunderstandings or feeling unheard? Build active listening, empathy and practical tools for everyday conversations.

  • Conflict resolution

    When arguments repeat with no resolution, learn structured ways to work through disagreements and find compromise.

  • Trust & betrayal

    After infidelity or other betrayals, a safe, guided space to process what happened and rebuild trust and accountability.

  • Intimacy

    When physical or emotional intimacy fades, help expressing your needs and rebuilding closeness on both sides.

  • Life transitions

    Marriage, parenthood or a move: support through change, and a stronger ability to adapt as a team.

  • Emotional distance

    Feeling more like roommates than partners? Rebuild emotional closeness and the vulnerability that lets you reconnect.

  • Financial stress

    Disagreements about money are rarely just about money. Talk through financial values and decide as a team.

  • Family dynamics

    Blended-family stress, parenting disagreements or extended-family tension? Stronger boundaries and understanding across roles.

No surprises

What your first sessions look like

The first step is simply reaching out. Here’s exactly what happens after you book, so nothing about it is a mystery.

  1. 1
    Free consult · 20 min

    A conversation, no commitment

    Meet a therapist, share a little about what’s going on, and ask anything. You decide together whether it feels like the right fit.

  2. 2
    First session · 90 min

    Getting to know both of you

    Your therapist gets to know both partners, understands your concerns, and helps you set goals together. A full 90 minutes, so nothing feels rushed.

  3. 3
    Ongoing · 85 min

    Guided conversations, new skills

    You explore the patterns in your relationship and practise skills like active listening and conflict resolution, in person or online.

  4. 4
    Going forward

    Working toward connection

    Step by step, you practise resolving conflict more constructively and work to rebuild closeness, and many couples find they start to feel like a team again. Your therapist revisits progress with you along the way.

How to bring it up with your partner

“I’m not trying to blame you. I miss us, and I’d like some help getting back there.”

Lead with what you miss, not what’s wrong.

Partner not ready yet?

You’re welcome to start on your own. Individual sessions let you work on your relationship goals and communication at your own pace. If you ever feel unsafe with your partner, tell us before booking a joint session. Starting with individual support may be the better first step.

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Support for the whole household

When it’s bigger than the two of you

Relationships don’t exist in a vacuum. When other parts of family life need support too, we can coordinate care across the team.

Starting on your own

Individual sessions to work on your side of the pattern, your communication and your goals.

Individual therapy

When the whole family feels it

Family sessions that flex to include whoever needs to be there, from co-parenting to blended families.

Family therapy

Support for your kids

Play therapy for younger children and talk therapy for teens, with you kept part of the team.

Child & youth therapy
Why we trust this work

What the research says

We’ll always be honest about evidence. Couple therapy is well studied and often helps, though results vary and no ethical therapist can promise how things will go for any one relationship.

A review of couple therapy research found about 70% of couples showed positive change, far more than with no treatment, though some couples don’t improve and gains can fade over time.

Lebow et al., 2012, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

A 2019 meta-analysis of randomized trials found Emotionally Focused Therapy gave couples a medium-sized boost in relationship satisfaction by the end of treatment, though the authors cautioned that unpublished studies may be missing.

Rathgeber et al., 2019, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

In a study of 124 newlywed couples followed for up to six years, those who later divorced had shown more negative and less positive emotion in the first three minutes of a disagreement. It’s a pattern across couples, not a forecast for yours.

Carrère & Gottman, 1999, Family Process

Across 40 samples of couple and family therapy, a stronger working alliance, with the therapist and among partners or family members, went hand in hand with better outcomes.

Friedlander et al., 2018, meta-analysis in Psychotherapy

Our Registered Psychotherapists do not diagnose or prescribe, and we’ll tell you honestly if a different kind of support would serve you better.

Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed October 2026.

Transparent pricing

What couples therapy costs in Vaughan

No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees. We can bill Sun Life, Beneva (formerly SSQ) and Green Shield directly when your plan is with one of them, and we provide receipts for claims with other insurers.

$0
Free consultation · 20 minMeet a therapist together, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
$280
Couples session · 85 minA full 85 minutes for both partners. Your first appointment runs 90 minutes at the same rate.
$180
Individual session · 55 minPrefer to start on your own? Your first individual appointment is a 70-minute assessment at $245.
$175
Reduced-fee couples sessionWith select supervised therapists in training. Reduced-fee individual sessions are $125.

Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be charged a cancellation fee. Sessions aren’t covered by OHIP, but psychotherapy from a Registered Psychotherapist may qualify as a medical expense at tax time. Worried about cost? See our reduced-fee program, or call us. We’re happy to walk you through it.

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How far could your benefits go?

Pick your plan’s yearly maximum for a Registered Psychotherapist.

3couples sessions within your maximum
If your plan reimburses the full $280 per 85-minute session, that uses about $840 of your $1,000 maximum. Plans that pay a percentage, or cap each visit, leave you the rest of every fee.

An estimate, not a quote or a promise of coverage. Plans differ on the percentage reimbursed, per-visit limits, deductibles and which providers they recognize, so check your benefits booklet or ask your insurer about “Registered Psychotherapist” and “Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).”

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Before you book

Don’t take our word for it. Check.

Anyone can say they’re good at this. Here’s what you can verify about us in about two minutes, without speaking to anyone.

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Every psychotherapist here is registered with the CRPO.We publish each registration number on their profile. Look any of us up by name in Ontario’s public register.
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Regulated, not self-declared

“Psychotherapist” is a protected title in Ontario. Our team are Registered Psychotherapists, accountable to a College with a public complaints process.

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Supervised every month

Our therapists meet for clinical supervision every month, so the work stays accountable to someone other than the person doing it.

How we work

We show our sources

Where we describe what therapy can help with, we name the source and link it, from Statistics Canada and CAMH to peer-reviewed trials.

What we help with

Nothing locks you in

No referral needed. No contract, no package to buy. Fees are published up front, $280 for an 85-minute session. If the fit isn’t right, tell us and we’ll help you switch to another therapist on the team.

Fees and coverage
Common questions

Couples therapy in Vaughan: your questions, answered

Still wondering about something? Ask us in a free consult, or call (905) 553-9507. Phones are answered weekdays 9 am to 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm.

How do I know if we need couples therapy?

If you and your partner are experiencing recurring arguments, emotional distance, difficulty communicating, or a breakdown in trust, therapy can help. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many couples come to us simply wanting to strengthen their connection and learn better ways to navigate disagreements. A free 20-minute consultation can help you decide if it’s the right step.

What happens in a couples therapy session?

In your first session, your therapist gets to know both partners, understands your concerns, and helps you set goals for therapy. From there, sessions typically involve guided conversations where you learn new communication tools, explore patterns in your relationship, and practise skills like active listening and conflict resolution. Your first session is 90 minutes, and ongoing sessions are 85 minutes, in person at our Vaughan, Woodbridge or Barrie locations, or online.

What if my partner doesn’t want to come to therapy?

It’s common for one partner to feel hesitant. You’re welcome to start with individual therapy to work on your own relationship goals, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Sometimes, when one partner begins making positive changes, the other becomes more open to joining. Our therapists can also help you find ways to approach the conversation with your partner. If you ever feel unsafe with your partner, tell us before booking a joint session. Starting with individual support may be the better first step.

How long does couples therapy take?

Every relationship is different. Some couples notice progress within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will work with you to create a plan based on your goals and revisit progress regularly. The pace is always guided by what feels right for you and your partner.

What types of therapy do you use for couples?

Our therapists draw from several relationship-focused approaches depending on your needs, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Attachment Theory, and the Gottman Method. We also draw on polyvagal ideas as a lens, to help partners rebuild a sense of safety and emotional connection. Your therapist will tailor the approach to your situation.

How much does couples therapy cost, and is it covered by insurance?

Ongoing couples sessions are $280 for 85 minutes, and your first session runs 90 minutes at the same price. The 20-minute consultation is free. Sessions aren’t covered by OHIP, but most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees, and we can bill Sun Life, Beneva (formerly SSQ) and Green Shield directly when your plan is with one of them. You can book a free consult online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507.

Can we do couples therapy online?

Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Woodbridge, Vaughan and Barrie. Online sessions work well for many couples, including partners with busy schedules or different locations. Evenings and weekends are available.

Where to find us

Couples therapy near you: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online

In-person sessions in Woodbridge, Maple and Barrie, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Open weekdays until 8:00 pm and Saturdays until 5:30 pm.

Woodbridge

270 Purple Creek Rd, Unit 202
Woodbridge, ON L4H 5E5
Our Woodbridge office

Vaughan / Maple

2174 Major MacKenzie Dr W, Bldg B
Vaughan, ON L6A 4W2
Our Vaughan office

Barrie

111 Bradford St, Unit 207
Barrie, ON L4N 3A9
Our Barrie office

Online across Ontario

Secure video sessions from anywhere in the province, on the same schedule as our offices.

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Appointment hoursMonday to Friday, 9:30 am to 8:00 pmSaturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Imagine feeling truly connected again.

You can work toward feeling understood, supported, and close with your partner again. One free, private and confidential conversation is all it takes to start.

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Phones answered Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm.

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