When connection feels impossible
Relationship therapy in Toronto that addresses patterns, attachment, and the art of authentic connection
What relationship struggles feel like
You find yourself repeating the same patterns choosing the wrong people, pushing away those who get too close, or clinging desperately to relationships that don't serve you. You wonder why you can't just have a normal, healthy connection.
Intimacy feels threatening. When someone gets close, you panic and withdraw. Or you overshare too quickly, then feel exposed and ashamed. The dance of closeness and distance never quite works.
Maybe you struggle to set boundaries. You say yes when you mean no. You accommodate, please, and perform, then resent the people you're trying to please. Or you're so boundaried that no one can reach you.
Communication breaks down. Conversations become conflicts. You shut down or lash out. You can't seem to express what you need without it turning into a fight or being met with silence.
Relationship patterns can change. It starts with understanding how you learned to connect and building new pathways.
How we work with relationship issues together
Understanding attachment patterns
How you relate now is shaped by how you learned to relate early in life. We explore your attachment style, how it shows up in relationships, and how it can evolve. This isn't about blaming your past it's about understanding so you can choose differently.
Working relationally in the room
The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a place to practice. How you relate to me often mirrors how you relate to others. We pay attention to what happens between us, and use it as material for learning and healing.
Developing authentic communication
We practice expressing needs, setting boundaries, staying present in conflict, and asking for what you want. These aren't abstract skills we work with real situations and help you find your voice.
More authentic connection is possible
If relationship patterns are causing you pain, we can work on building new ways of connecting. Let's start with a consultation.