Rosen Couples Counselling

We are a private practice in marriage counselling and couples therapy in Vaughan of the Greater Toronto Area.

Office Hours

Mon to Thurs                   9am-9pm
Friday                                  9am-8pm
Saturday                               9am-2pm

Providing marriage counselling and couples therapy in Vaughan for over 15 years

You are probably reading this because you are looking for answers and solutions to improve communication skills and reduce emotional pain. You probably miss the warmth and affection you once shared with your partner. You are not alone in this. At Rosen Couples Counselling we have been helping couples like you for over 15 years.

Our approach to marriage counselling and couples therapy is collaborative and involved. We communicate honestly while staying sensitive. As a result, we establish a safe place for you to discuss issues that cannot be discussed at home.

During the process of marriage counselling and couple therapy you will learn practical tools to improve communication skills and manage conflict. You will see your partner as your teammate with the common goal of improving your relationship.

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At Rosen Couples Counselling we specialize in marriage counselling and couple therapy

The main indicator of competent marriage counselling and couple therapy is when the couples therapist helps you move the needle forward rather than going in circles. We are known for moving the process forward. In fact, most couple therapy cases at Rosen Couples Counselling average between 6 to 12 sessions. Marriage counselling or couples therapy is not supposed to be a long, drawn out process. We define the length of therapy in the first session and check in with the couple about progress within the agreed timeline.

We specialize in:

  • relationship issues
  • communication skills
  • infidelity
  • sex therapy
  • impact of infertility and IVF treatment on relationships
  • loss of emotional connection and affection
  • anger management in relationships
  • overcoming jealousy in relationships
  • overcoming feeling insecure in relationships
  • difficulty expressing feelings / emotions in relationships
  • parenting issues
  • issues with in-laws
  • stepfamilies or blended families
  • pre-marital counselling

Why choose us for marriage counselling or couples therapy?

• Due to our narrow specialization in the area of marriage counselling, we are skilled in proven approaches as well as leading edge techniques in couples therapy. You are likely to see progress with every session, lose the feeling of going around in circles and regain warmth and affection.

• We are open for marriage counselling and couple therapy during evenings and weekends.

• Our service is covered by many workplace insurance plans that include psychotherapy or marriage and family therapy.

• We provide more than talk therapy. We monitor your progress as a couple. We assign exercises tailored for couples. The exercises that you do during sessions and the homework assignments will allow you to practice communication skills and apply the skills at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Improved communication skills
  • Ability to identify causes of conflict at home
  • Knowing how to resolve conflict at home
  • Revived Intimacy
  • Comfort with sexuality
  • Increased confidence
  • Increased individual sense of well-being
  • Resolved past and current traumas
  • Enhanced parenting skills
  • Ability to effectively deal with life transitions and crises
  • Reduced procrastination and increased productivity
  • Peace of mind

You can expect your marriage counsellor to be patient, friendly, easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. This will allow you to feel that you are being heard, taken seriously and understood. You can also expect the therapist to be skillful, have knowledge, and use it rather than simply listen to you. In collaboration with you and your partner, the marriage counsellor will develop a couple therapy plan with clear goals and methods. The therapist will then guide the therapeutic process according to that plan.

People often ask “Does marriage counselling work?” Not kind of or sort of but “Does marriage counselling really help?” Some think that they will receive marriage tips or marriage advice that may or may not work. Others expect some couples counsellor to lecture them on how to save a marriage and then they would go home and be left to their own devices. This was the case 30 or 40 years ago. Since then new marriage counselling theory and techniques have been developed that allow the couple to take their relationship to the new level. When both partners are willing to work on the relationship, marriage counselling really works. Communication skills improve significantly. The frequency of arguing at home is reduced. The intensity of relationship arguments is reduced significantly.

The marriage counselling relationship is a joint project between you and your marriage counsellor. It is expected of the counsellor to be attentive and knowledgeable in the area of your concern. It is expected of you to be open and honest about your issues. If these conditions are met, couples counselling is very effective. After the first session you will be able to decide if the marriage counsellor is a good fit for you.

Initially, many couples attend marriage counselling on a weekly basis. As couples begin to feel more confident in their relationship the frequency of appointments is usually reduced. At Rosen Couples Counselling the average time spent with a couple is 6-12 sessions. This is significantly less than an average number of sessions on marriage counselling and couples therapy in Vaughan.

As a result, you will have some certainty and control over the process of couples counselling. People often describe going in circles with their marriage counsellors and couple therapists. When Vitali Rosen works with a couple, he either keeps moving the needle forward or openly discusses with the couple if the process is not going forward. As a result, you spend less money overall compared to other therapists in Vaughan even though the fee per session is higher compared to other marriage counsellors in Vaughan and the rest of Ontario.

If you are coping with relationship issues without getting stressed out or feeling stuck you do not need to come for marriage counselling. Even though from time to time you might not perform up to your standards you are probably using some effective strategies on your own. If, however, you do feel stuck and hopeless, receiving qualified guidance will help you find hope more effectively than doing it on your own.

Remember, no matter what situation you are in right now, no matter what has happened in your past, and no matter how desperate things might seem you deserve a chance for a better marriage. Vitali Rosen is one of the few relationship specialists in Vaughan whose caseload is predominantly filled with couples as opposed to individuals, children or families.

According to the City of Vaughan census 61% of Vaughan residents indicate that they are married and 28% are single. Only 3.4% are divorced and 1.8% separated. Common-law partners compose a small 2% of all couples in Vaughan. These numbers indicate that most couples in Vaughan have a great deal of respect for marriage and have a value orientation that supports commitment. In addition, most couples in Vaughan have children which speaks volumes about strong family values in the community.

Research in couples counselling shows that the vast majority of couples who complete couples counselling significantly improve their relationship.

Our approach to marriage counselling and couples therapy is professional and confidential. Our hope is to provide you with a safe and trusting therapeutic environment and to help you find solutions for the problems you are facing.

Things to consider when choosing a couple therapist or marriage counsellor

Do you have mixed feelings about participating in marriage counselling or couple therapy? Before scheduling an appointment, take a moment to reflect on it and ask yourself “How can I benefit from couples therapy?” Here are some specific questions to consider:

  • Despite this not being my idea, is it meaningful for me to engage in marriage counselling or couples therapy? Am I ambivalent or unwilling?
  • What do I want out of marriage counselling or couples therapy?
  • How soon do I want to see the results?

After you meet with the couple therapist, reflect on the first meeting and ask yourself:

  • What is my impression of the first meeting?
  • Did the couple therapist understand me? Did I understand her or him?
  • Is the therapist’s gender, culture, social class, or sexual orientation similar or different from mine?
  • What are the implications of that?

If you find the couple counsellor to be different in any of the above categories, ask yourself:

  • Will I be able to communicate freely in this environment? Is there anything that I will try to hide?
  • Will I try to portray myself in a specific way?
  • Will I try to guard and protect either myself or the therapist from my feelings or thoughts?

If the answer to any of the above questions concerns you, ask yourself:

  • What worries me about being honest with that couple therapist?
  • Is there any specific evidence for this worry?
  • Is there something specific I need to know about the therapist in order not to worry?

It is normal to feel ambivalence at the beginning of marriage counselling or couples therapy. A competent marriage counsellor will help you feel comfortable. The counsellor should also find a way to make the process of counselling useful for you.

The client-therapist relationship requires a delicate balance. This equilibrium is characterized by a level of closeness that is comfortable, yet distant enough to ensure professionalism and objectivity. It is the couple therapist’s duty, rather than the client’s, to uphold this delicate balance. As a client, you may find yourself in a relationship with your marriage counsellor or couple therapist that veers towards either excessive involvement or excessive distance.

Overly-Involved Couple Therapist

Here are the signs of your marriage counsellor being too personal and NOT therapeutic:

  • She or he reveals information about herself/himself that is not relevant to couple therapy or that is not beneficial to you. It also includes any information that makes you feel uncomfortable.
  • She or he initiates touch that is in ANY way uncomfortable to you.
  • He or she reacts emotionally in a way that makes you feel the need to protect the therapist and in a way care about the well-being of the therapist.

Overly-Detached Couple Therapist

Here are the signs of your marriage counsellor being too detached:

  • He or she jumps to conclusions without carefully exploring all the possible aspects of your story.
  • She or he tries to impose her/his meaning onto you, especially when you are trying to resist and keep your view of things.
  • You have a general feeling that the therapist does not understand you and your experiences.
  • He or she is distracted easily and you feel that you need to work hard at keeping their attention.
  • You feel that the conversation is shallow and the therapist fails to address deeper issues.

If you notice any of the aforementioned signs, it is advisable to have a conversation with your marriage counsellor about your concerns. If your couples therapist does not address these concerns satisfactorily, it may be prudent to consider marriage counselling or couples therapy somewhere else.

There are many qualified and experienced marriage counsellors and couples therapists in Vaughan, Richmond Hill and other areas around the Greater Toronto Area. It is worth noting that, in our experience, many couples explore the services of two to three therapists before finding the right fit for the best marriage counselling Vaughan has to offer.

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We assess your relationship at the beginning and at the end of marriage counselling and couples therapy.  You will be clear about the goal of couple therapy and will see real progress.