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Our Services

Just like investing in your car, home, or physical health, your emotional well-being also requires repair and maintenance for success.  You can achieve that happiness and satisfaction that you are wanting in your life and in your relationship.  There are various services offered through The Couple Wellness Experts depending on what your personal needs are.

Feel free to contact us to discuss these services further and have a free 20-minute consultation.

Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free “Achieving Wellness” newsletter on the right — when you sign up, you will also immediately receive your free tips on how to make your relationship work in today’s busy and demanding social environment. Please see Melissa’s Areas of Specialty to determine whether or not you feel that we would be a good fit.

Journey of Healing

Are you experiencing distress and unhappiness in your relationship?


Do you find that you're having the same argument over and over again? You may be experiencing emotional pain that is impacting other areas of your life. You know that for you and your partner to have the best possible relationship you can, certain changes need to take place. These changes need to happen in order to restore balance, respect, and closeness between the two of you. It takes both partners to work towards and sustain a sense of balance and healthy boundaries personally and relationally.  

We believe that if the two of you are motivated and committed, you have the potential to reach that goal. Often it takes one person to initiate the journey, but it will take effort and willingness from both of you to find the answers and healing you are seeking. You both already have the answers within you. Often times the surface level issues that are causing you distress now are really a reflection of deeper underlying issues that need to be addressed. Once any underlying issues have been dealt with, many couples find that there are fewer surface issues to deal with. It is our role to listen to each side, to reflect, inform and challenge both of you. 

We will help you to recognize and work through those underlying issues and patterns in your relationship. 

We will guide you in building effective communication skills as you travel the path of healing on your journey to a happy and sustainable relationship and personal wellness.

Journey of Growth

Do you want to build the skills needed to help your relationship last?


Knowing that nearly 50% of marriages end in separation or divorce may be enough for you to make the effort to work on the foundation of your relationship before problems arise.  Across the globe, this statistic of nearly 50% has been going on for over 40 years, but it doesn’t have to apply to you. Maybe you are engaged to be married, recently married, or have been married for some time but feel your relationship needs a boost. Relationships take consistent effort and work.  It is very easy to forget this and start taking each other for granted. It is also very common to have high expectations of your relationship, only to find yourself feeling disappointment down the road.

You are not alone and we are trained to help you learn the skills necessary to cope with the inevitable conflicts or stresses that come along in every relationship. The practical aspects of a relationship (such as finances and chores) are important to work out and discuss because you are (or will be) sharing a life together. We love working with premarital couples and using tools such as PREP/Enrich, SYMBIS or Gottman Connect, to quickly assess their compatibility and personalities. Annual relational check-ups and couple retreats are also great ways to help get your relationship back on track or simply encourage more closeness.  

The old adage of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is very true.  

You will find this to be a personal and relational journey of growth.

Journey of Learning

Are you interested in relationship education?


If you are part of a school or church and would like to have someone come and speak to your group of children, youth, or adults regarding healthy relationships, we are available. See our "Book Now" button to book a consultation to discuss further. 

Our vision is to help people understand what is involved in a healthy relationship before they are even in one or before they encounter any serious relationship problems. We love being proactive, and learning this relationship skills starts with the next generation. Values such as trust and respect are the foundation of a healthy working relationship. Respect for oneself, respect for others, and knowing your rights as a human being is imperative because without respect there can be no trust and trust is foundational in relationships that work. 

This is a journey of learning.

Don't wait to get the help you need

Services

Couples Therapy

We help people develop the necessary skills needed to repair and maintain sustaining love.

Individual Counselling

We help individuals with issues they may be facing in life, such as transitions, stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Premarital Counselling

Premarital counselling can help you form a solid foundation for a lifetime together.

Programs

Various programs are available, including Premarital, Blueprint for Love (based on Gottman's 7 Principles), and Grief and Loss.

Retreats

Intensive retreats are offered throughout the year.  They could be an intensive therapeutic weekend for one couple, or offered to a group as a condensed workshop.

Supervision Services

Melissa offers consultations and group supervision to her interns, associates, and clinicians in the community.

Group Workshops

Premarital or couple workshops are provided based upon demand.  Workshops can span over one day, two days or three days. 

Inspirational Quotes

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step (Lao-Tzu)

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