- renee@maplewoodtherapy.com
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When relationships are strained it shows up everywhere—work performance slips, sleep suffers, and small disagreements feel huge. You may find yourself repeating the same fights, feeling misunderstood, avoiding important conversations, or staying in patterns that leave you drained. Whether it’s with a partner, family member, friend, or coworker, relationship stress can make life feel smaller and lonelier. That doesn’t mean the relationship is doomed. With focused, practical work, relationships can improve—and you can learn to show up differently.
In therapy, we’ll work together to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, practice new ways of communicating, and create realistic steps that make connection possible again. Maybe you’ve tried reading relationship books or talking things out and it still feels hard—therapy offers guided, safe practice and tools you can use right away.
Anxiety and depression often go hand-in-hand, but they can also show up differently.
You might notice the same arguments repeating, one person withdrawing while the other escalates, awkward silences that feel heavy, or chronic frustration over unmet needs. Some people avoid important conversations to keep the peace, while others feel unheard, criticized, or lonely even when they are together. These dynamics can affect sleep, mood, work, and overall wellbeing. It’s normal to feel discouraged or stuck when patterns repeat, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Even if conflict feels constant or trust feels shaky, therapy can help by:
Together we’ll map the cycles that keep surfacing, what starts an argument, who withdraws, and which reactions keep the conflict alive.
We’ll practice small, practical steps to restore closeness: clearer listening, repair language after fights, and simple rituals that rebuild trust.
We’ll explore family patterns and past hurts that shape reactions so you can address underlying drivers.
We’ll replace blame and shame with curiosity and care, so you can step into difficult conversations with less defensiveness.
You’ll learn I-statements, active listening, boundary-setting, and repair language for safer conversations.
We’ll create realistic, step-by-step plans for repairing trust and setting clear limits that protect your wellbeing and clarify expectations.
A short, no-cost 15-minute call to hear your concerns and answer questions. It’s an easy way to see if I’m the right fit for you.
I meet with you weekly or as needed. Sessions focus on your goals using methods (CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, somatic) we choose together.
In every single session we check progress, refine goals, and adjust the approach so the work stays useful, and relevant.
When you’re ready, we shift to maintenance: fewer sessions, practical tools, and occasional check-ins to help you keep the gains.
Every relationship is different. I tailor therapy to your situation—whether you want focused couples work, individual coaching to stop reactive patterns, or family sessions to improve communication. Some clients prefer structured skill-building; others want a gentler exploration that helps them connect with their values. Either way, you’ll get warm, practical guidance and tools you can use between sessions. I work at your pace and always follow your lead.
Help people move from isolation and conflict toward connection, calm, and clearer communication.
Provide clear, compassionate online therapy that honours your story and teaches usable skills for better relationships.
I offer therapy in English and French so you can choose the language that feels most natural for these sensitive conversations.
If you live in Ontario (Canada) or New Jersey (USA), I can provide the help you need. I am licensed to offer therapy to adults (18+) in both Ontario and New Jersey. This online format lets me bring support to you, no matter where you are in these regions, without the need for travel. All you need is a private space and an internet connection, and we can connect. I offer weekday and some evening appointments, recognizing that flexibility is key when fitting therapy into a busy life.
Renée Hughes-Suh
Get steady, practical support to break unhelpful patterns, improve communication, and rebuild connection. Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk about what’s most difficult and the clearest next step.
I understand that starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions. Here are some answers that may help you feel more confident about taking that first step.
Yes. Individual therapy can change how you show up and often shifts the relationship even if the other person doesn’t attend.
I offer both individual and joint sessions for couples and families. We’ll discuss goals and decide the best format.
Many clients notice small changes in weeks—more effective listening, fewer escalations. Deeper shifts often happen over a few months.
No. My role is to help both people feel heard and to focus on patterns and solutions rather than blame.
Yes—when both people are willing, therapy can support repair. If only one person attends, individual work can still help you set boundaries and decide next steps.
We proceed slowly and compassionately. I use trauma-informed approaches to keep you safe while we explore difficult history.
Yes. Practical exercises—communication scripts, time-outs, and short experiments—help you practice new ways of relating between sessions.
We meet by secure video. For joint sessions, choose a quiet, private space where you won’t be interrupted.
I’m trained to de-escalate and create a safer conversation so both people can be heard. If needed, we pause and use grounding skills.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what’s most pressing, outline a plan, and decide the best next step.