Relationship Issues Therapists in Montréal, QC
Kyla Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc (A)
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2R
Waitlist for new clients
Our close relationships hold the key to tremendous comfort and wellbeing.
Giving and receiving love, care and affection is difficult when we become trapped in patterns of hurt and separation. Through relational therapy, I'll work with you to see these patterns, where you are stuck and how to shift into more authentic, secure and positive interactions. Couples, families, and friends - all shapes of relationships are welcome.
Our close relationships hold the key to tremendous comfort and wellbeing.
Giving and receiving love, care and affection is difficult when we become trapped in patterns of hurt and separation. Through relational therapy, I'll work with you to see these patterns, where you are stuck and how to shift into more authentic, secure and positive interactions. Couples, families, and friends - all shapes of relationships are welcome.
Some people, for example, are having difficulty in a romantic relationship and wonder how to improve the relationship, or end it.
In addition to relational issues, I help people cope with depression, anxiety, stress, burn-out, losses, illnesses, and self-esteem. I have a special interest in women's reproductive health, which includes high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and post-partum depression. I also specialize in issues specific to the LGBT and polyamory communities.
Some people, for example, are having difficulty in a romantic relationship and wonder how to improve the relationship, or end it.
In addition to relational issues, I help people cope with depression, anxiety, stress, burn-out, losses, illnesses, and self-esteem. I have a special interest in women's reproductive health, which includes high-risk pregnancies, infertility, and post-partum depression. I also specialize in issues specific to the LGBT and polyamory communities.
I work with you to enhance your couple connection by identifying how your emotions, mind, and stress all work together to trigger inappropriate ideas, feelings, and behaviors, creating a dynamic in your relationship that may be undesirable.
I assiste you to increase you sense of aliveness with accepting yourself, understanding you story and balancing those.I have a holistic approach and my goal is to offer you a safe and compassionate environment in which you can explore yourself and different parts of your being for building resilience, connecting with others and increasing your well-being.
I work with you to enhance your couple connection by identifying how your emotions, mind, and stress all work together to trigger inappropriate ideas, feelings, and behaviors, creating a dynamic in your relationship that may be undesirable.
I assiste you to increase you sense of aliveness with accepting yourself, understanding you story and balancing those.I have a holistic approach and my goal is to offer you a safe and compassionate environment in which you can explore yourself and different parts of your being for building resilience, connecting with others and increasing your well-being.
Life can bring unexpected challenges—loss, relationship changes, career shifts, or health concerns—that leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected.
In our work together, you’ll learn to recognize unhelpful patterns, practice new coping strategies, and make changes that feel meaningful in your daily life. I use research-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT and mindfulness to guide the process. My style is supportive, encouraging, and results-focused, tailored to your needs and goals.
Life can bring unexpected challenges—loss, relationship changes, career shifts, or health concerns—that leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected.
In our work together, you’ll learn to recognize unhelpful patterns, practice new coping strategies, and make changes that feel meaningful in your daily life. I use research-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT and mindfulness to guide the process. My style is supportive, encouraging, and results-focused, tailored to your needs and goals.
I work with individuals (aged 25+), couples, and families using an integrative and strengths-based approach, partnering with you to tailor my support to your individual needs.
Don't hesitate to contact me for a consultation if you are curious about how counselling can help you, or have any questions about my approach and how we can work together to meet your needs. I am available for in person appointments in the Plateau-Mont-Royal as well as virtually for all residents of Québec and Ontario.
I work with individuals (aged 25+), couples, and families using an integrative and strengths-based approach, partnering with you to tailor my support to your individual needs.
Don't hesitate to contact me for a consultation if you are curious about how counselling can help you, or have any questions about my approach and how we can work together to meet your needs. I am available for in person appointments in the Plateau-Mont-Royal as well as virtually for all residents of Québec and Ontario.
I am passionate about helping adult and young adult clients from marginalized communities, especially immigrants, racial minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. 我也可以用普通话提供服务。
I am passionate about helping adult and young adult clients from marginalized communities, especially immigrants, racial minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. 我也可以用普通话提供服务。
Whether you are feeling stuck, dealing with a recent life event or a long-standing matter, I offer a client-centred, compassionate approach to therapy that supports individuals in navigating meaningful change. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner world, build on their strengths and work toward goals that reflect their unique values and needs. Whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions or other matters, I help clients unpack unresolved emotion, deconstruct unhelpful patterns and co-create new, more fulfilling paths forward towards a more authentic self and connections.
Whether you are feeling stuck, dealing with a recent life event or a long-standing matter, I offer a client-centred, compassionate approach to therapy that supports individuals in navigating meaningful change. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner world, build on their strengths and work toward goals that reflect their unique values and needs. Whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions or other matters, I help clients unpack unresolved emotion, deconstruct unhelpful patterns and co-create new, more fulfilling paths forward towards a more authentic self and connections.
I often work with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, or feeling stuck.
I believe therapy works best when it feels both supportive and intentional. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward—not just feel better in the moment, but create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, while also working together toward clear goals. Sessions are conversational with a balance of reflection, skill-building, and practical takeaways you can apply between sessions. Therapy with me is an active process. We’ll look at patterns and work on building insight and practical skills you can use in everyday life.
I often work with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, or feeling stuck.
I believe therapy works best when it feels both supportive and intentional. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward—not just feel better in the moment, but create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, while also working together toward clear goals. Sessions are conversational with a balance of reflection, skill-building, and practical takeaways you can apply between sessions. Therapy with me is an active process. We’ll look at patterns and work on building insight and practical skills you can use in everyday life.
As I did my master’s in family and couple therapy, I am also trained to work with systems: families, couples, monogamous or not.
Depending my clients' needs and characteristics, I choose between: Strength based & humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, & dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).
As I did my master’s in family and couple therapy, I am also trained to work with systems: families, couples, monogamous or not.
Depending my clients' needs and characteristics, I choose between: Strength based & humanistic approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, & dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).
If today seems like an interminable day, and sets the stage for a profound apprehension for tomorrow, whether individually, within your couple or your family; it is maybe time to consult.
Essential to my practice is my focus on a present and future solution-oriented perspective. Putting the emphasis on strengths to find concrete solutions to present day problems. A collaborative work enriching people's lives with alternative ways to see themselves and their relationships, by re-thinking their problems and re-authoring their lives.
If today seems like an interminable day, and sets the stage for a profound apprehension for tomorrow, whether individually, within your couple or your family; it is maybe time to consult.
Essential to my practice is my focus on a present and future solution-oriented perspective. Putting the emphasis on strengths to find concrete solutions to present day problems. A collaborative work enriching people's lives with alternative ways to see themselves and their relationships, by re-thinking their problems and re-authoring their lives.
J'offre aussi un service de psychothérapie conjugale aux couples souhaitant se réconcilier.
Si vous êtes à la recherche d'un sens aux difficultés que vous vivez, si vous souhaitez mieux comprendre vos problèmes, si vous souhaitez développer des relations plus satisfaisantes, je peux vous aider.
J'offre aussi un service de psychothérapie conjugale aux couples souhaitant se réconcilier.
Si vous êtes à la recherche d'un sens aux difficultés que vous vivez, si vous souhaitez mieux comprendre vos problèmes, si vous souhaitez développer des relations plus satisfaisantes, je peux vous aider.
I offer counselling for relational challenges, including anger and ongoing conflict, as well as support for managing and overcoming substance use concerns.
Are you feeling like a failure, taken advantage of, hurt by abandonment, unable to control an addiction, or stuck in moments where you don’t feel you belong? If you’re looking for someone who will try to understand you and meet you where you’re at, you’re welcome here.
I offer counselling for relational challenges, including anger and ongoing conflict, as well as support for managing and overcoming substance use concerns.
Are you feeling like a failure, taken advantage of, hurt by abandonment, unable to control an addiction, or stuck in moments where you don’t feel you belong? If you’re looking for someone who will try to understand you and meet you where you’re at, you’re welcome here.
I work with individuals and couples, and my approach is flexible and responsive to your unique needs.
My approach is not "one size fits all." Together, we will identify tools and strategies to help you reach your goals, working as a team and meeting you exactly where you're at. I am trauma-informed, committed to cultural humility, and LGBTQIA2+ affirming. I pull from theories such as attachment theory, emotion-focussed, somatic and creative art therapies.
I work with individuals and couples, and my approach is flexible and responsive to your unique needs.
My approach is not "one size fits all." Together, we will identify tools and strategies to help you reach your goals, working as a team and meeting you exactly where you're at. I am trauma-informed, committed to cultural humility, and LGBTQIA2+ affirming. I pull from theories such as attachment theory, emotion-focussed, somatic and creative art therapies.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, career management, educational consulting and psychotherapy. Together, we will work towards an approach that is aimed at empowering & motivating you to take charge of your life and assist you in developing the required skills to cope with life’s challenges and overcome your current difficulties. You will benefit from a warm, non-judgemental and safe space that allows you to uncover your positive path to mental health and wellness.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, career management, educational consulting and psychotherapy. Together, we will work towards an approach that is aimed at empowering & motivating you to take charge of your life and assist you in developing the required skills to cope with life’s challenges and overcome your current difficulties. You will benefit from a warm, non-judgemental and safe space that allows you to uncover your positive path to mental health and wellness.
Mon client idéal est un adulte qui veut un allié, un thérapeute, un bras droit, pour lui être un support psychologique dans la tempête qu'est la vie. Il souhaite mieux se comprendre et travailler sur lui. Il sait où il veut aller, mais ne sait pas comment s'y rendre. Ainsi, je serais votre fidèle conseiller, celui qui vous dit les choses que vous avez besoin d'entendre, que vous aimiez ces choses... ou non.
Mon client idéal est un adulte qui veut un allié, un thérapeute, un bras droit, pour lui être un support psychologique dans la tempête qu'est la vie. Il souhaite mieux se comprendre et travailler sur lui. Il sait où il veut aller, mais ne sait pas comment s'y rendre. Ainsi, je serais votre fidèle conseiller, celui qui vous dit les choses que vous avez besoin d'entendre, que vous aimiez ces choses... ou non.
I help my clients by working with them to develop a genuine and meaningful relationship that can unfold, modify and heal the unconscious imprints left by old, negative patterns of relating.
During emotional crises I would reach out to you by my listening and empathic responses so you feel supported. At times of greater calm I will help you deepen your self-understanding, exploring the meaning of past relationships, current events, dreams and fantasies, and the dynamics of our unfolding relationship.
I help my clients by working with them to develop a genuine and meaningful relationship that can unfold, modify and heal the unconscious imprints left by old, negative patterns of relating.
During emotional crises I would reach out to you by my listening and empathic responses so you feel supported. At times of greater calm I will help you deepen your self-understanding, exploring the meaning of past relationships, current events, dreams and fantasies, and the dynamics of our unfolding relationship.
I work with teens and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and the impact of recent or childhood trauma.
In addition to traditional therapy, I have expertise in art therapy. If you are interested in working with the creative process and personal imagery as an alternative means of exploring your inner world, deepening self-knowledge, and expressing aspects of your experience that may be difficult to convey with words alone, then art therapy may be right for you.
I work with teens and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and the impact of recent or childhood trauma.
In addition to traditional therapy, I have expertise in art therapy. If you are interested in working with the creative process and personal imagery as an alternative means of exploring your inner world, deepening self-knowledge, and expressing aspects of your experience that may be difficult to convey with words alone, then art therapy may be right for you.
I specialize in working with teens and kids, on issues such as family and peer relationships, low self-esteem, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues and emotional dysregulation.
Whether you are dealing with past trauma or current triggers that keep you from moving forward, there are always ways to process what has happened and how we can work together towards a more fulfilling future. As an art therapist with a trauma-informed lens, I incorporate counselling, somatic awareness, movement, and play into my work, to enhance resiliency and promote healing. Issues I have worked on include intimate partner violence, self-harm, sexual abuse, and refugee, immigration and acculturation issues, as well as intergenerational trauma.
I specialize in working with teens and kids, on issues such as family and peer relationships, low self-esteem, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues and emotional dysregulation.
Whether you are dealing with past trauma or current triggers that keep you from moving forward, there are always ways to process what has happened and how we can work together towards a more fulfilling future. As an art therapist with a trauma-informed lens, I incorporate counselling, somatic awareness, movement, and play into my work, to enhance resiliency and promote healing. Issues I have worked on include intimate partner violence, self-harm, sexual abuse, and refugee, immigration and acculturation issues, as well as intergenerational trauma.
We all struggle sometimes and deserve support. Life can be hard, because of a conflict, transition, separation, loss, or because the world's sick and it's a lot harder for some to survive. It can help to talk, feel supported and heard by someone who can validate and understand our reality. I hope to create an environment full of care, including for queer and trans folks and their loved ones, and everyone living at the intersection of one or several forms of oppression. It's crucial for me to recognize and centre the expertise of each person over their own lived experience.
We all struggle sometimes and deserve support. Life can be hard, because of a conflict, transition, separation, loss, or because the world's sick and it's a lot harder for some to survive. It can help to talk, feel supported and heard by someone who can validate and understand our reality. I hope to create an environment full of care, including for queer and trans folks and their loved ones, and everyone living at the intersection of one or several forms of oppression. It's crucial for me to recognize and centre the expertise of each person over their own lived experience.
Sylvie Anne works from a deep value of honouring our relationships; with ourselves, our bodies, our loved ones and the world around us.
Sylvie Anne's work as a therapist is deeply rooted in her own practical application of the principles and tools she is sharing with you. She holds a passion for sharing practical and embodied mindfulness teachings and for supporting self-knowledge, self-compassion and emotional awareness.
Sylvie Anne works from a deep value of honouring our relationships; with ourselves, our bodies, our loved ones and the world around us.
Sylvie Anne's work as a therapist is deeply rooted in her own practical application of the principles and tools she is sharing with you. She holds a passion for sharing practical and embodied mindfulness teachings and for supporting self-knowledge, self-compassion and emotional awareness.
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Relationship Issues Counsellors
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.