Sepideh Hossaini, MA, RP, CSFT

Psychotherapy and Couples Counselling in Toronto and Newmarket
Online therapy across Ontario

Trust is one of the key ingredients in a healthy and emotionally supportive relationship. It provides a sense of safety and reliability, allowing partners to feel secure, connected, and understood. Yet even in caring partnerships, trust can feel uncertain when stress, distance, or miscommunication arise. Although there is no single formula for developing or maintaining trust, many couples discover that it grows gradually through consistent, everyday actions that communicate c

Have you ever noticed how one argument, criticism, or rude comment can replay in your head all day, but a warm moment of compassion fades so quickly? What you’re experiencing is how the human emotional system naturally works. Understanding why certain emotions stick around longer is the first step toward learning effective emotional regulation techniques that help you respond rather than react. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I often work with clients who feel stuck in ange

A couple engages in positive communication and connection while practicing techniques from Gottman Couple Therapy to strengthen their relationship. Why the Gottman Four Horsemen Matter in Couples Therapy Conflict is a natural part of every relationship. The real difference between couples who thrive and couples who struggle isn’t whether they argue — it’s how they argue. Renowned psychologist Dr. John Gottman identified four toxic communication styles that can predict relat

Do you ever feel like your partner just doesn’t “get it”? Or catch yourself thinking, “If they just listened to me, things would be...

Have you ever wondered why certain situations make your heart race or why, in other moments, you feel frozen and unable to respond? These...