Couples and Family Therapy

Relationships are some of the most important — and sometimes the most difficult — parts of our lives. When they're struggling, everything else can feel harder too.

Maybe you and your partner have been having the same argument for years without ever really resolving it. Maybe you've started to feel more like roommates than partners. Maybe a life change has put pressure on your relationship in ways you didn't expect, or something has happened that has made it hard to find your way back to each other.

Whatever is bringing you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. We're here to help.

Janice Chan, MEd, RP offers couples therapy using two of the most evidence-informed approaches available:

• Communication breakdown — feeling like you're talking past each other
• Recurring conflict that never quite resolves
• Emotional distance or disconnection
• Parenting
• Rebuilding trust after a rupture or betrayal
• Navigating a major life transition together — a new baby, a move, a career change, a loss
• Differences in parenting styles or values
• Intimacy concerns
• Pre-marital or relationship preparation
• Separation support — making a thoughtful decision about the future of the relationship

"At times, it can feel like you've lost yourself or that you don't recognize your partner anymore. I'm here to help." — Janice Chan, MEd, RP

We also offer therapy for families navigating difficult dynamics, significant changes, or communication challenges. Family systems are complex, and sometimes the most helpful thing is to have a neutral, caring space where everyone's voice can be heard.

Family therapy at Feel-Good Therapy is offered by Janice Chan and is suited to families with children aged 12 and older. 

For families with younger children, we're happy to work with parents individually or as a couple to address parenting concerns, and we can offer referrals to practitioners who specialise in child and family therapy.

• Communication difficulties within the family
• Navigating a significant life change — divorce or separation, blended family dynamics, loss
• Parent-teen relationship strain
• Supporting a family member through mental health challenges
• Rebuilding connection after conflict or distance

Couples and family therapy begins with a free 15-minute consultation — a chance to share a little about your situation, ask any questions, and determine whether Janice feels like the right fit. We know this takes courage, and we take that seriously.

For couples, the first session typically involves all partners together. Janice will take time to understand each person's perspective, your history as a couple, and what you're each hoping for from therapy. There's no judgment — Janice's role is not to take sides, but to help you both feel heard and to begin building a path forward together.

For families, the first session may involve the whole family or a subset of members, depending on what makes sense for your situation — Janice will discuss this with you beforehand.

Sessions are 50 minutes, typically weekly or biweekly. Couples work is available both virtually and in-person in Newmarket. The pace and structure of the work is shaped by what you need.

Session Fees

Couples and/or family therapy: $175 per 50-minute session

Free 15-minute consultation available before committing

Janice Chan is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the CRPO — please check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage for RP services.

Janice Chan, MEd, RP brings compassion, curiosity, and — when the moment calls for it — a little humour to her work with couples and families. She believes that just showing up is the hardest part, and she meets clients where they are.

Janice works with couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds and is affirming of all relationship structures and identities. She is currently accepting new clients virtually and in-person.

Taking the first step toward couples or family therapy is an act of care — for your relationship, and for each other. We're glad you're here.

Reach out to book your free consultation, or send us an email if you'd like to ask a question first. We'll get back to you promptly.

In-person in Newmarket, and virtually across Ontario — including Aurora, Bradford, Keswick, and all of York Region.