Are you looking for deeper, more
harmonious connections?
You don’t have to do it alone –
I am here to be on your team
Building authentic RELATIONSHIPS
can be challenging
We have more ways to communicate than ever before. On the other hand, we can also struggle to form deep and authentic bonds or maintain the relationships that are important to us.
Many clients express they have difficulty meeting new people, starting conversations, or deepening existing relationships. You may experience:
Discomfort expressing what you want and need from another person
Difficulty setting boundaries
Challenges to communicating in a productive way
Struggling to maintain your composure or control over your emotions (perhaps you get really anxious or withdraw and shut down when a relationship gets hard)
Feeling like you cannot trust others or be vulnerable – even those you love and care about
If that’s what you’re experiencing, we can work on your confidence, relationship with yourself, and communication skills so your relationships are more fulfilling and genuine.
Improve your relationships
Therapy that’s designed to help you improve your relationships can help you with the following areas:
Allow you to start and maintain comfortable and healthy communication with other people
Improve your social skills so that you don’t find it so difficult to talk and interact with other people
Limit (or eliminate) negative emotions that manifest themselves when you’re among other people (such as excessive stress, anxiety, or self-doubt)
Assist in formulating and enforcing appropriate boundaries with others
Break down potential communication barriers
Help you feel comfortable and safe expressing your needs within a relationship
Provide you with insight into your relationship with yourself and build confidence to bring your authentic self to your relationships with others
This kind of therapy is about both understanding and dealing with the root causes of your relationship issues and improving your communication skills and confidence so that you can feel more comfortable in diverse social and professional situations. Humans are fundamentally social; we have always survived through community with others. It is natural to want to build a community where you feel accepted and safe – and therapy can help you get there.
Let’s work on your relationships together!
Relationship therapy services in Ontario
I know that starting and maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships is not easy, especially today.
I describe myself am an extroverted introvert – I love people, but I need time alone to recharge. I also struggled a lot with pretty intense shyness when I was younger. I still get a bit uncomfortable in large social gatherings, especially when I don’t know too many people. However, one of my core values is connection. I cherish my friendships and family relationships, but I have had to go outside my comfort zone to build and maintain these connections and to show others my genuine self.
Your story might be similar - or maybe you can just relate to pieces of mine. Perhaps you find it extremely challenging to go out there and meet new people, or you may even feel out of place or uncomfortable around your friends or family.
Therapy with me will help you improve both your existing and future relationships. We will work on your social skills and dig deeper into what makes it difficult for you to meet and interact with others, set boundaries, show your true self, and more.
Some of your goals might include building the confidence to be your authentic self, setting appropriate boundaries, and cultivating strong and deep connections with others and yourself.
Book relationship therapy in Ontario today
Start with a free 15-minute consultation
Overcoming social issues on your own can be challenging. If you’re struggling with meeting new people and building meaningful relationships, you most likely could use some help. And this is where my role begins. First off, I invite you to schedule a free online consultation with me.
You may feel anxious or unsure about this call – I can assure you it is a super informal, no pressure environment where nothing specific is expected from you! It’s just a short call where if you have questions, you can ask them, and I will ask to know a little bit about you and what you are looking for from therapy, as well as tell you a little bit about myself.
If you decide that you want to continue working with me, we’ll discuss the next steps.
If you want to book a free first consultation, please go to my online calendar through the purple button.
If you want to ask some questions before you book, you can send me an email first, and I am happy to answer your questions - you can get in touch through “Get in touch” button.
See you soon!
-Megan Strachan