Couples therapy
Couples therapy with a sexologist psychotherapist
Couple therapy is a specialty that we have developed since our beginnings as sexologist psychotherapists in Montreal. We use proven therapeutic approaches, such as David Schnarch’s Sexual Crucible method, as well as other systemic-interactional approaches, to help couples overcome relationship and sexual difficulties. Couples therapy is an effective solution to restore communication, strengthen intimacy, and improve the well-being of partners
With the couple, we try to clearly elaborate the problematic elements of the dynamic and get each partner to take responsibility for his or her contribution to sexual and relationship difficulties. Partners are often reluctant to seek counselling out of embarrassment or fear that couples therapy will lead to a break-up. On the contrary, the work of the sexologist-psychotherapist is to identify the problematic aspects and help the partners to correct inappropriate and dysfunctional behaviors and patterns by creating a collaborative alliance with the partners.
Difficulties in a romantic relationship are normal and can be resolved. They allow you to improve as an individual and bring greater sexual and relational satisfaction. Don’t miss the opportunity to access a more fulfilling and enjoyable relationship by avoiding couples therapy.
Why consult a sexologist psychotherapist to help couples?
- Difference in sexual desire between partners
- Getting out of the sexual routine
- Increase sexual satisfaction
- Working on presence and sexual connection
- Management of infidelity or extramarital affairs
- Working on mind-mapping skills
- Negotiation of relationship status (monogamy, open couple, swinging, polyamory, etc.)
- Communication problem (tolerating intimacy)
- Normal marital sadism
- Collaborative, combative, collusive alliance or lack of alliance
- Recurrent and repetitive arguments (emotional impasse)
- Other challenges
The benefits of couples therapy on romantic and sexual relationships
Couples therapy is beneficial for the emotional and sexual sphere, paving the way for a better quality of life for the partners. Above all, it promotes enriched communication… Such clarity is essential for untangling delicate knots, such as gaps in sexual desire – a potential source of conflict. In addition, this therapeutic approach can rekindle the intimate spark that is often dulled by routine. The practitioners accompany couples in the exploration of new territories and the strengthening of the carnal bond, which contributes to increased mutual satisfaction. Faced with sensitive pitfalls – infidelity or communicative obstacles – therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental environment; a place conducive to the treatment of tensions (not to say their resolution), thus encouraging healing and rapprochement. The virtues of this approach transcend the sexual realm: they also strengthen emotional intimacy and lay the groundwork for a lasting complicity… In short, they pave the way to a fully fulfilling relationship.
Cost and duration of a couple’s session
Couples therapy sessions are 50 minutes long at a cost of $115 or $130 each.
Receipts are available upon request for insurance and tax purposes as a sexologist and psychotherapist.
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Common problems treated in couples therapy
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Managing the difference in sexual desire in a couple: strategies and solutions
The desire gap within the couple is a common problem addressed in couple therapy. A potential source of frustration and misunderstandings, this disparity requires special attention. Faced with this challenge, the role of a sexologist psychotherapist becomes essential: he accompanies the partners in the deep understanding of the origins of their differences. Through a range of targeted strategies – such as mutual recognition of sexual needs, establishing more consistent intimate rituals, and encouraging sincere (and unpretentious) dialogues – tensions can be eased. These solutions do not just refine the couple’s sexual sphere; They also help to forge stronger emotional bonds. By approaching these issues with tact and openness, partners often discover that their complicity is strengthened, and their intimacy rekindled.
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How to get out of the sexual routine and rekindle passion in your relationship
Sexual routine is one of the major challenges for many couples after several years of living together. It can lead to a feeling of frustration and detachment between partners. Couples therapy offers solutions to break this routine by reintroducing elements of surprise and innovation into intimate life. This can include changes in how partners approach intimacy, such as exploring new fantasies, planning spontaneous sexual moments, or incorporating new sensual practices. The psychotherapist sexologist offers a framework for these ideas to be explored in a safe and respectful way, allowing to rekindle passion and increase sexual satisfaction within the couple.
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Improving couple communication to strengthen intimacy and love
Poor communication is one of the common pitfalls in couples therapy. Discussing expectations, frustrations, or even the sexual sphere is not always easy; This can lead to an emotional gap between partners. These communicative gaps are frequently the cause of repetitive quarrels and a crumbling intimacy. At the heart of therapy, couples are guided towards improving their communication skills. The emphasis is on active listening and an emotional expression that is both clear and respectful. Therapists strive to create a safe environment – a haven where everyone can express their concerns without fear of judgment. In this bubble, it becomes easier to flesh out emotional intimacy, to iron out conflicts with constructivism and to cultivate a lasting relationship imbued with affection. By polishing their interactions, partners also open the door to renewed sexual complicity. Because understanding what the other person wants undeniably enriches their complicity in intimacy. Strengthening dialogue within the couple is not only an end in itself: it is also a “key” way to rekindle a flickering flame – or simply to maintain its ardor.
FAQs: Common Problems Treated in Couples Therapy
How to manage the difference in sexual desire in a couple?
The difference in sexual desire is a common problem that can affect satisfaction in a couple. In couples therapy, a sexologist psychotherapist helps to understand the underlying reasons for this divergence and proposes appropriate solutions. This includes implementing strategies to better communicate sexual expectations, exploring new fantasies, and improving emotional intimacy. The aim is to create a space for mutual understanding and to improve the balance between the needs of each partner.
How to get out of the sexual routine in a couple?
The sexual routine can settle in couples as the relationship evolves. To get out of this routine, couples therapy offers practical exercises to rekindle passion and curiosity. This may include exploring new fantasies, introducing sexual surprises, and revising existing habits. By working together, partners can rediscover pleasure and strengthen their sexual connection.
What if communication in my relationship is difficult?
Poor communication is often the breeding ground for conflict in a relationship. In a couple therapy consultation, partners are introduced to the art of active listening; They also learn to share their emotions without being critical and to unravel misunderstandings in a constructive way. Guided by a psychotherapist sexologist, they work together to create a climate of trust – a space where everyone can freely express their needs, frustrations and aspirations. This is how a deeper intimacy is woven, essential to solidify the bond of the couple and ensure its lasting development.
