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Supporting Your Partner’s Mental Health: What I’ve Learned as a Couples Therapist
Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. As a couples therapist, here’s what I’ve learned about how partners can support each other in meaningful, sustainable ways when one person is struggling.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 11, 2025


Parenthood as a Mirror: How Becoming Parents Changes a Relationship and how to navigate
Becoming parents can bring couples closer—and also stir up conflict, vulnerability, and unmet needs. This post can help partners make sense of the emotional terrain of parenting together

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 4, 2025


Love Under Pressure: How Relationship Therapy Can Strengthen Your Relationship in Uncertain Times
When the future feels uncertain, it’s not just our finances that feel the weight—our relationships do, too.
Whether it’s job insecurity, rising costs, or broader global instability, economic stress often seeps into the day-to-day fabric of a relationship. It can influence how we talk to each other, how we make decisions, and how much we feel we can lean on one another. Many couples find themselves feeling disconnected or stuck in repetitive confl

Dr. Maura Ferguson
May 29, 2025


Perfectionism and the Fear of Being ‘Not Enough’: A Psychoanalytic Look
Perfectionism is often mistaken for a strength. It’s praised in job interviews, rewarded in the workplace, and admired by those who benefit from someone else’s attention to detail or tireless effort. But beneath the polished surface, perfectionism often comes at a steep emotional cost.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
May 22, 2025
Practical Tips to Improve Couples Communication
If you’ve ever had an argument with your partner that seemed to go in circles—or found yourselves emotionally exhausted after trying to “talk it out”—you’re not alone. In reality, pushing through tough conversations without a break often leads to escalation and misunderstanding.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Apr 27, 2025


Couples Therapy Hacks Part III: Integration & Reflection – What Comes After Active Listening
Deepening Couples Communication: How to Reflect and Integrate Active Listening into Everyday Relationship Skills So you and your partner...

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Apr 12, 2025


Toronto Psychological Assessments for Older Teens and Adults: Insight-oriented psychological evaluations
Do you want to feel more grounded? Do you know what makes people feel more calm and centred: Clarity informs and reduces anxiety.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Mar 19, 2025


Do I Have ADHD? The Power of a Professional Psychological Assessment
If you are reading this, you have probably been wondering if you or someone close to you has ADHD.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Mar 8, 2025


Beyond Cold Plunges: Real Mental Wellness Starts with Giving a Damn
The wellness industry sells the illusion that you can self-soothe your way out of despair.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 22, 2025


Affording Psychotherapy. Should You Start Therapy in Economically Uncertain Times? A Thoughtful Approach
When money is tight, therapy can feel like an impossible expense. Finding a way to care for yourself within your means can be difficult, but

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 22, 2025


Expanding Your Emotional Bandwidth: Navigating Distress and the Window of Tolerance: Managing Anxiety and Stress.
Distress tolerance and the window of tolerance are concepts that help us understand how individuals navigate stress and overwhelm.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 18, 2025


Beyond Genetics. Principles of Trauma Therapy: Unveiling the Pathways of Intergenerational Trauma
The phenomenon where trauma experienced by one generation impact subsequent generations, is a complex and profound process.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 1, 2025


Exploring the Emotional Side of 'Dry January'
If you have given up drinking this month, you can go beyond gritting your teeth or 'white knuckling' your way through January. Beyond the im

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jan 15, 2025


Who Is Brief Psychodynamic Therapy For? Exploring a Depth-Oriented Alternative to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In the world of therapy, many of us seek meaningful change but might feel wary of the time commitment traditionally associated with longer-t

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Nov 17, 2024


Reclaiming Connection: Why In-Person Therapy Matters more than ever in an Isolated World
In-person therapy offers more than conversation—it fosters a deep, embodied connection that transcends words, rekindling trust, presence, an

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 26, 2024


When the Body Speaks: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection in Integrated Psychotherapy
The Mind-Body Connection in Integrated Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Understanding Somatic Symptomatology From headaches to back pain and...

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 23, 2024


More Than Feeling Down: Why Depression Deserves Treatment and How to Take the First Step
Understanding the basics of depression. Am I depressed? Hopeful news about a highly treatable condition.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 22, 2024


ADHD, Love, and Chaos: How Integrated Psychodynamic Therapy Helps Neurodivergent Couples Cut Through the Noise
Navigating a relationship can be challenging under any circumstances, but when ADHD is part of the dynamic, the complexities multiply.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 22, 2024


How Integrated Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Can Support Individuals with ADHD
There are many challenges to living with ADHD - integrated psychodynamic therapy can help.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 22, 2024


Essential Couples Skills: The Power of Apology; How to Mend Relationships with a Meaningful Apology
Mastering the Art of Making Amends: Key Steps to Offering a Sincere and Effective Apology

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 19, 2024
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