Marital and Premarital Therapists in Toronto, ON

Donnica Campbell

Donnica Campbell

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Virtual

Beginning therapy can feel like a vulnerable step, and it can also open the door to greater grounding, clarity, and self-connection. I work from a trauma-informed and inclusive approach. Together, we’ll explore what healing looks like for you, at a pace that feels supportive, and work toward feeling more connected, empowered, and well.

Julia Finetti

Julia Finetti

Registered Clinical Counsellor & Couples Therapist

Virtual

Julia Finetti (MA, CCC, RCC) is a compassionate therapist specializing in relationships, life transitions, and emotional healing. She creates a warm, grounded space where clients finally feel at ease. With a practical, insight-driven approach, Julia helps people set boundaries, break old patterns, and reconnect with themselves - delivering real, lasting change.

Mara Behan

Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!

Vanessa Leggio

Vanessa Leggio

MSW, RSW

Virtual

Hello! I’m Vanessa, a couples therapist and trauma therapist. With both personal and professional experience, I’m dedicated to creating a safe space for healing and growth. I work with couples to rebuild trust, intimacy, and connection. For couples or individuals who are struggling with trauma, I use EMDR, a powerful and effective therapy that has helped many overcome and grow from trauma.

Katelyn Matias

Katelyn Matias

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi, I’m Katelyn Matias, a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment theory. I believe that our experiences, relationships, and nervous system responses shape how we understand ourselves, navigate emotions, and connect with others.

Paul Jozsef

Paul Jozsef

Clinical Counsellor, CCC

Virtual

I'm a licensed clinical counsellor with over ten years of experience helping individuals and couples manage anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. I hold a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy with additional training in mindfulness-based approaches. I offer sessions in-person or online.

Matthew Pitts

Matthew Pitts

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, relationship conflict, career stress, and recurring interpersonal patterns. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Drawing from experience in family law, finance, marriage, and parenthood, I help clients navigate conflict, stress, and personal growth.

Rana Khan, MSc, RP, RMFT-S

Rana Khan, MSc, RP, RMFT-S

Registered Psychotherapist, Couples and Family Therapist

In-Person

At Couples & Family Therapy Collective, we specialize in relationships. Our therapists have extensive experience in relationship dynamics, particularly intercultural, interracial and/or interreligious conflict. My approach is rooted in the systemic family therapy model, which means I see the world in terms of relationships: to yourself, to your partner, to your community, and to the world.

Natasha Vujovic

Natasha Vujovic

Registered Psychotherapist

In-Person

Making the choice to invest in your mental health is a courageous step toward an upward trajectory. Even those not struggling from pressing issues stand to gain benefits from having a place to explore curiosity. Together, we will work toward developing insight, wholeness, and a deeper understanding of what might be at the root of your struggles to cultivate positive and lasting change.

DeRoux Jones

DeRoux Jones

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I’m DeRoux Jones, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario with a Master of Counselling Psychology specializing in Marriage & Family Therapy. I serve individuals, couples, and families, helping with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and Christian counselling. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and client-centered, creating a safe space for growth and healing.

Calvin Lam

Calvin Lam

Psychotherapist

Virtual

We all deserve to be at our best—and sometimes that means walking with people who can help get us there or acquiring tools that we don’t currently have. It's my hope and passion to see people holistically healed, restored, and transformed to be the best version of themselves that they can be.

Li Li

Li Li

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-focused somatic/EMDR/IFS therapy, to support clients in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can explore how early wounds, cultural expectations, and identity intersect.

Sarah Perone

Sarah Perone

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.

Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist

In-Person

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt), and an Analytically-Informed, Depth, and Somatic Psychotherapist. Guided by a reverence for the sacred process of self-discovery, I aim to create a space where healing unfolds like a tapestry, woven from threads of emotional experience, symbolic exploration, and the wisdom of the body.

Feel Your Way Therapy

Feel Your Way Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

Feel Your Way Therapy is a Toronto-based psychotherapy clinic offering individual, couples, child, and family therapy. Our diverse team of therapists provides support for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship issues, using evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and client-centered way.

Kim Michael

Kim Michael

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Betrayal and relationship trauma can leave you stuck, anxious, and unsure where to turn. I help couples recover after infidelity and individuals whose past wounds shape how they trust and connect. Using the Gottman Method, trauma-informed care, and clinical hypnotherapy, we'll rebuild trust and create lasting change. Virtual across Ontario. Evening & weekend appointments. Free 15-min consult.

Meg Aston-Lebold

Meg Aston-Lebold

Psychologist

Virtual

Psychotherapy can help you cope more effectively with life’s challenges, think about things in new and different ways, and make important changes. I applaud you for starting your journey by selecting a psychologist that can address your specific needs and concerns.

Mandeep Lalli

Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Ashley Davenport

Ashley Davenport

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

With over 20 years' experience in working with a variety of clients and concerns regarding mental health and problems in living, I have learned that it is most important to provide a space in which clients can feel safe and able to reflect upon and evaluate their circumstances. I will work with you to determine the best treatment approach and together we will walk toward understanding and healin…

Victoria Theodoris

Victoria Theodoris

Psychotherapist

Virtual

Therapy is not just about techniques or sessions; it’s about the relationships, and that begins with a conversation. To make this step easier, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, share what feels comfortable, and receive a genuine sense of whether working together feels like the right path forward.

How do therapists in Toronto, ON compare?

Number of therapists listed

25

Average years in practice

7.7 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:

100% Marital and Premarital
72% Relationship Issues
56% Anxiety
44% Trauma and PTSD
36% Depression
32% Stress
28% Divorce
28% Self Esteem

How therapists see their clients

8% In Person & Online
76% Online Only
16% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in Toronto, ON:

52% Couples Counselling
48% Attachment-based
44% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
44% Trauma Focused
40% Internal Family Systems (IFS)
40% Person-Centered
40% Gottman Method
36% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Marital and Premarital

What is the difference between marital and premarital counselling?

Marital counselling helps couples who are already married address challenges in their relationship — such as communication problems, conflict, trust issues, or intimacy concerns. Premarital counselling is proactive: it helps engaged or soon-to-be-married couples build a strong foundation by discussing expectations, values, finances, family, parenting, and how to navigate conflict before it becomes entrenched. Both are effective; research shows premarital counselling significantly reduces the risk of divorce.

What topics does premarital counselling cover?

Premarital counselling typically explores communication styles, conflict resolution, finances and financial values, expectations around roles and responsibilities, family of origin influences, parenting intentions and approaches, sexual needs and intimacy, and how each partner handles stress or difficult emotions. The goal is not to identify problems but to build shared understanding and practical skills before the stresses of married life arise.

What approaches do therapists use for marital counselling?

The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) are among the best-researched approaches for married couples, with strong evidence for improving relationship satisfaction and reducing distress. The Gottman Method addresses the patterns that predict relationship breakdown and builds friendship, conflict management, and shared meaning. EFT works with the emotional bond and attachment patterns beneath surface-level conflict. Many therapists draw on both.

Is marital counselling only for couples in serious trouble?

Not at all — many couples seek counselling as a way to strengthen a relationship that is already functioning well, navigate a life transition together, or learn new communication tools before problems develop. Research consistently shows that couples wait an average of six years after problems begin before seeking help. Seeking support earlier leads to significantly better outcomes. You do not need to be in crisis for counselling to be valuable.

How many sessions does marital counselling typically involve?

Premarital counselling is often completed in 4–8 sessions, covering key topics in a structured format. Marital counselling for established concerns typically ranges from 10–20 sessions, depending on the severity and duration of the issues. Some couples return for periodic tune-up sessions after the initial course of therapy, particularly during major life transitions.