Marriage Counselling Therapists in Winnipeg, MB

As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have had the pleasure of working with individual, couples, and families with many different issues. I have worked within the counseling field for the last 15 years for various organizations. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them to develop awareness of unhelpful patterns that contribute to their struggles and develop coping tools to improve their day to day lives.

With a 97% success rate...at Butterfly Project your counsellor provides an empathic, comforting, supportive & non-judgemental environment with a client-centered approach to counselling. Meaning you are the expert of your own life & I, Gorete Rodrigues will help guide & assist you in finding answers and the direction that is best for you while being that unbiased support. I am a well respected professional in the social service & therapist industry and have built a positive reputation within the personal and professional community based on humility, honesty, compassion, dedication and trust. I feel the counselling experience is a valuable one and believe deeply in the process.

The focus of my private practice is on healing unresolved trauma and on developing healthy relationships. The symptoms of unresolved trauma include PTSD, substance abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, OCD, etc... My training in trauma work started in 2007 and is based on the work and teachings of Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing model. Whether you are going through a crisis or wanting to resolve a long-standing issue, therapy can help you gain some insight and can assist you in creating the life you want to live.

I use a systemic approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I use a number of therapeutic strategies and models in my work with clients including, solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and mindfulness approaches. I have experience treating adults, children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, relationships, parenting practices, anger management, grief/loss, and separation and divorce. I also have experience and training in marital /couples counselling.

Thirty three years of counselling experience has given me expertise in all areas of counselling. I am concerned for people experiencing individual, relationship, family and anger management concerns. I work with all clients in a safe and confidential environment to help them gain wholeness and a new perspective in their lives. I also offer video counselling via Skype. People can access me from anywhere in the world. I have clients over-seas and across Canada.

As a marriage and family therapist, I believe connection is crucial in our lives and when our most important relationships are suffering, life can feel lonely and dark. Therefore, most of my practice is dedicated to helping couples, relationships and families strengthen the bonds they have with one another. Helping individuals, couples and families apply the awareness they have gained, towards making positive changes in their lives is something I never tire of - I love what I do!

I provide therapy and counselling to help you and your loved ones cope with complex personal and relational issues such as trauma, abuse, loss, infertility, high level conflict and communication breakdown, infidelity, adoption, social oppression, sexuality issues, immigration loss/trauma, adoption related issues, separation, divorce and blended family issues. Offices located in Winnipeg and Hong Kong and convenient Skype, Facetime and e-therapy options also available.

We are living in difficult times and many are finding the support of a therapist beneficial now more than ever. We are a group of compassionate and skilled Marriage & Family Therapists who are here to listen, seek to understand, collaborate with you and share expertise to support your mental health and the health of your relationships. We can help you figure out what patterns are causing distress, and help you find a path and way of being that can help you and the ones you love move toward flourishing.

For those who are struggling with their connections with themselves--anxiety, depression, trauma; or with others-- marital distress, family conflict we provide a space that allows for exploration towards a better life. We value story. We love to laugh when life is funny. We aren't perfect, but we live real lives, and we work hard at our craft to give you the best experience possible. We each know the feeling of struggle, vulnerability, and that feeling of, "I don't know if I can do this. I don't know if I'm enough."

Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you worried about your relationship with your child? Are you a new parent trying to navigate the changes in your growing family? The family system can be very complicated and coming to therapy can assist you in better understanding yourself and your loved ones. As a couples and family therapist, I specialize in relationships & the impact they have on our mental wellness. I work with couples & families with a range of issues including marital satisfaction, communication, conflict, parenting struggles, adjustment to life transitions ( marriage , new parents, retirement).

Perhaps thoughts, memories, or feelings about a painful event make it difficult for you to experience satisfaction in your marriage or family or to excel in roles such as parenting or socializing, or cause you to do things you do not like. Perhaps a personal, relationship or vocational situation is causing you distress, or mental health condition such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or addiction makes it difficult for you to pursue your aspirations. Or, perhaps, concerns about managing a situation, the outcome of significant events, or achieving meaningful goals make it difficult for you to fulfill important roles.

It takes courage to consult a therapist. Congratulate yourself for bravery if you choose this route; it's nothing short of heroic. You are welcome to consult with me about relational issues, recovery after an affair, premarital preparation/counselling, loss and grief, and much more. You will find me approachable, safe, insightful and compassionate.

Harv Janzen is a caring professional who will compassionately walk with you in your journey. He believes in the possibility of hope and wholeness in whatever challenges you may be facing. As a Counselling Therapist with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, he uses a variety of approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. He is also licensed with Enrich Canada and is trained to help couples assess relationship issues and effectively work through relational challenges.

Making your way to this website is an important step to improving your life. Choosing the right therapist is really about how well you are understood and guided to resolve what you came for. Since 1990 I've made my counselling different by not dividing people into issues or problems. You are you. What is happening in your life is unique. If you are still unsure about choosing the most effective therapist for you, go to our website and read for yourself the words of those who discovered how to make it happen in their own lives. Don't hesitate; this is the next step.

Communication and trust are common marital issues. Do you want to stay in your relationship? Do you wonder how you would work on it, if you want to, or if you should? We all struggle at times with something challenging. I am committed to helping you resolve questions like: am I good enough? How has my childhood/ family history affected my choices and behaviour today? How can I move forward after traumatic experiences? Why do I feel anxious/depressed? How can I cope with all of my responsibilities? I feel stuck/angry/tired/overwhelmed- what should I do? What changes do I need to make in my life?

Tired of behaving or reacting from unconscious patterns? Looking to understand your behaviours and where they come from? Want to learn to have more compassion for yourself and others? Let's start with the inner-standing that everybody has fears, beliefs and rules for how they "should" be. Comprehending these narratives allows for compassionate curiosity around the origins and purposes of these stories that fuel our behaviours. Holistic exploration of these dialogues, can result in feeling and reacting differently and providing folks with new tools to move forward to overcome specific problems.

I love working with children, teens, adults, couples and families! I am not your typical therapist. Clients have told me I am easy to talk to and they don't feel judged. I have experience working with all issues and would love the chance to work with what ever issues are in the way of living the life you want!

Is there a gap between where you feel you are now, and where you want to be? We all have times in our lives when we feel things just aren't working anymore. If you desire connection and a place to feel understood, gain insights, and make changes, take the first step, and call for a free consultation. There are many times in our lives when therapy can make a big difference. Suffering is a fact of life, but there is a way out of suffering. If you are interested in taking that journey, I can point you in the right direction, and walk with you for a time.

Through therapy, you can save your relationships.In therapy I connect with: the potential you have to develop a nurturing, loving and caring relationship and the tender hearts behind the rigid and negative patterns that may have developed in your relationships. I believe:Relationships and desire to connect are the core of human experience.Your relationship, regardless of how severe your problems are, has potential to become a safe and supportive base and comforting haven.

Clients leave Susan's office feeling understood, respected, empowered and hopeful. They also receive insights and tools to make changes that will bring healing and restoration to their lives. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, sexuality, thoughts of suicide, relational conflicts or lacking a spark in your marriage , Susan can help. Susan specializes in families, couples and individuals in crisis. She helps them deal with unwanted emotions as well as recovery from present and past hurts, disappointment, trauma, sexual problems, anger and stress management. Her clinical approach includes Person-Centered Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy and sex-therapy.