Marriage preparation and family therapy provide a supportive space to strengthen relationships, deepen understanding, and build a foundation for lasting connection.

Therapy can help couples and families develop essential skills in communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and forgiveness, while exploring individual needs, expectations, and desires.

Our therapists help clients navigate challenges and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Couples Therapy

  • The Gottman Method is a couples therapy approach that focuses on improving communication and understanding in relationships.

    The basic premise behind the Gottman Method is that relationships can be strengthened if couples learn to:

    • Recognize negative patterns in their interactions with each other and replace those patterns with more positive ones

    • Understand each other better (and themselves)

    • Resolve conflict constructively rather than destructively and deal with problems as soon as possible instead of letting them fester or ignoring them altogether

    Therapy begins with a conjoint session, followed by individual interviews with each partner. Couples complete questionnaires and then receive detailed feedback on their relationship, after which the couple and therapist decide on the frequency and duration of the sessions.

    Interventions are designed to help couples strengthen their relationships in three primary areas: friendship, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning.

    Couples learn to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions and to repair past hurts. Interventions designed to increase closeness and intimacy are used to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection, and create changes that enhances the couples shared goals.

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) helps couples build strong, healthy relationships by exploring and changing emotional dynamics to enhance mutual understanding and closeness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • At Center Street Psychology fees are consistent with the recommended fee schedule set by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta:

    • Individual Therapy is $235 for a 50-minute session.

    • Couples Therapy is $235 for a 50-minute session.

    • Family Therapy is $235 for a 50-minute session.

    We also offer reduced rates to meet your needs.

    If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to our Director of Client Care by phone (call or text): 403 - 399 - 5120 or email at: hello@centerstreetpsychology.com to discuss your options.

    *Please check with your benefits provider to see if our services are covered under your plan. We accept benefits from all major providers.

  • Yes, we offer direct billing with all major benefit providers if it is a part of your benefits plan.

  • Seeing a psychologist can be a great way to improve your mental health. It can help you figure out what's going on in your head, and it can provide you with the tools you need to help yourself feel better. Here are some of the benefits of seeing a psychologist:

    -You'll gain insight into what's causing negative feelings or behaviors in your life.

    -You'll learn how to manage those feelings and behaviors, so they don't take over and cause problems for you anymore.

    -You'll gain tools that will help you live a happier life!

  • At your first appointment, you'll have a chance to meet with your psychologist and talk about what you're going through. You can expect to discuss things like your goals and expectations for therapy, how often you'd like to meet, and what kind of support you might need from family members or friends.

    If you haven't seen a psychologist before, it's normal to feel nervous or even scared. But don't worry! Your psychologist is there to help you and make sure that you feel safe during this process.

  • You are the expert in your journey. It’s important you find a therapist that fits your needs. The relationship you have with your therapist is imperative for the client to meet their desired outcomes.

    If a psychologist is a good fit, you should feel comfortable, heard, and safe. Many people go through life feeling like they are not good enough or can’t achieve their goals. Having a safe space to talk about your thoughts and feelings can be very helpful in learning more about yourself and figuring out ways to change the things that don’t work for you.

  • No, you do not need a referral to see a psychologist. You can choose to see a psychologist without anyone else's input, but if you do want to talk to your doctor or other health care professionals about why you think seeing a psychologist would be helpful for you, they can give you feedback and advice on how they think it might go.

    Additionally, we are a team-based organization and want to provide comprehensive psychological care, which may involve us working with your doctor, psychiatrist, or other health care professionals if necessary.

  • We believe in collaborative care, meaning we want to find a balance between respecting your requests as the parent, and allowing a child/adolescent to have their own voice and be heard.

    We encourage you to accompany your child/adolescent for their first visit, after which we can determine whether attending the session with them will be more beneficial, or if having you wait in our waiting area is better suited for their needs.

  • The length of time it takes for therapy to work depends on the person, their experience with therapy and the issues they are working through.

    In general, clients will often start to feel relief after about 8 sessions. We recommend staying in therapy for 3-6 months at a time before making a decision about whether or not you want to continue.