Couples & relationship therapy in Vaughan & Barrie
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.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed. You can come together or on your own.
Psychotherapists
supervision
session length
20 minutes
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
Strengthen your relationship and reconnect
Most 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. Working with a Registered Psychotherapist, you learn what is really driving the disconnection, practise new ways of talking and listening, and work to rebuild the trust and intimacy that brought you together in the first place.
You do not 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. Wherever you are starting from, you are welcome here.
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, whether that is repairing trust or simply feeling like a team again.
Meet our couples therapists in Vaughan, Woodbridge and Barrie
Our CRPO-registered therapists bring compassion, expertise and evidence-based methods to every session. Watch a short intro, read a full profile, or let us match you with the right fit in your free consultation. Every therapist here offers couples sessions at the same rate, so you can choose purely on fit.
Svetlana Antonyshyn
Yulia Evans
Phil Azer
Cristian Renzi
Hanna Anderson
Rachel Fay
Not sure who fits? Browse all 24+ therapists or let us match you. If the fit is not right, we will help you switch to another therapist on the team.
Stop the "same old fight" in its tracks
Most recurring arguments are not 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.
It is late, you are tired, and the same disagreement flares up again.
“You never listen to me. Why do I even bother?”
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.
“When you look at your phone while I am talking, I feel like I do not matter. I would love your full attention for a minute.”
This is one small example of the kind of shift couples practise in sessions, matched to your relationship. Talk it through with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
What couples come to work on
Whatever is straining your relationship, you do not have to untangle it alone. Here are some of the things we help couples navigate, with a focus on evidence-based, client-centred care.
Looking for a Vaughan-specific overview? Explore our marriage & relationship therapy page, or see how we support the whole household with family therapy and child & youth therapy.
Evidence-based approaches, matched to your relationship
There is no single script for a healthy relationship. Your therapist draws on evidence-based, relationship-focused methods and adapts them to your goals, your history, and your pace.
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.
What your first sessions look like
The first step is simply reaching out together. Here is exactly what happens after you book, so nothing about it is a mystery.
A 20-minute conversation, no commitment
Meet a therapist, share a little about what is going on, and ask anything you want. You decide together whether it feels like the right fit before you commit.
Getting to know both of you
Your therapist gets to know both partners, understands your concerns, and helps you set goals for therapy together. Your first session runs a full 90 minutes so nothing feels rushed. Ongoing sessions are 85 minutes, in person or online.
Guided conversations and new skills
You explore the patterns in your relationship and practise skills like active listening and conflict resolution, learning to communicate without the same old fights.
A renewed sense of connection
Step by step, you practise resolving conflict more constructively, work to rebuild intimacy, and many couples start to feel like a team again. Your therapist revisits progress with you along the way.
What couples therapy costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees.
Meet a therapist together, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
A full 85 minutes for both partners. Most private plans cover a portion of psychotherapy. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly, and provide receipts for all other insurers. Your first appointment runs a full 90 minutes at the same rate.
Prefer to start on your own? Individual sessions let you work on your relationship goals and communication at your own pace. Your first individual appointment is a 70-minute assessment at $245.
Sessions are not covered by OHIP, but psychotherapy from a registered therapist may qualify as an eligible medical expense at tax time. Worried about cost? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it. Reduced-fee sessions are $175 for couples and $125 for individual sessions with select supervised therapists in training. See our reduced-fee program.
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Anyone can say they are good at this. Here is what you can verify about us in about two minutes, without speaking to a single person.
Regulated, not self-declared
"Psychotherapist" is a protected title in Ontario. Our team are Registered Psychotherapists, accountable to a College with a complaints process that has nothing to do with us.
See every therapist's registration →Supervised every month
Our therapists meet for clinical supervision every month. It is how 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 do for anxiety, ADHD or trauma, we name the source and link it: Statistics Canada, CAMH, NICE, 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 is wrong, say so and we will move you to someone else without asking why.
Fees and coverage →Couples therapy in Vaughan: your questions, answered
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 do not 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 is the right step.
What happens in a couples therapy session?
In your first session, your therapist will get to know both partners, understand your concerns, and help you set goals for therapy. From there, sessions typically involve guided conversations where you learn new communication tools, explore patterns in your relationship, and practice skills like active listening and conflict resolution. Your first session is 90 minutes; ongoing sessions are 85 minutes, in person at our Vaughan, Woodbridge, or Barrie locations, or online.
What if my partner does not want to come to therapy?
It is common for one partner to feel hesitant. You are welcome to start with individual therapy to work on your own relationship goals, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Often, 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.
How long does couples therapy take?
Every relationship is different. Some couples find meaningful progress in 8 to 12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will work with you to create a plan based on your specific 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 evidence-based approaches depending on your needs, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Attachment Theory, and the Gottman Method. We also use Polyvagal Theory-informed techniques to help partners rebuild a sense of safety and emotional connection. Your therapist will tailor the approach to your unique 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. We also offer a free 20-minute consultation to help match you with the right therapist before you commit. Sessions are not covered by OHIP, but most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees. We offer direct billing with Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield. You can book a consult 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.
Couples therapy near you: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Open Monday to Friday until 8:00 pm and Saturdays until 5:30 pm, with online sessions on the same schedule.
Three steps, starting today
Book your free consult
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Meet your therapist
Talk it through together and get matched with the right fit.
Reconnect, step by step
Build new tools, rebuild trust, and feel like a team again.