Couples counseling is a form of therapy where guidance and advice is focused on problematic issues within the relationships rather than the individual partner themselves. Couples counseling is short-term problem-oriented therapy which may include a variety of approaches to confront the areas of concern. Couples counseling is emotionally focused on improving relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution in a couple.

The goal of couples counseling is to gain insight into the relational dynamics creating the problem. Understand the roles of each partner in the dysfunctional interactions, and help change the way they perceive the relationship and each other. Effective communication skills and problem-solving techniques are provided to both partners.

Unfortunately, not all relationships can be saved and couples therapy is necessary at times to help part ways amicably. Sometimes a significant amount of damage has occurred in the relationship where restorative treatment is no longer viable. When maladaptive relational patterns have already become embedded, the emotional bond of the couple is severely broken due to resentment from past conflict. Couples therapy can be useful in helping to settle these wounds and learning how to move on without each other.

As a First Responder, your responsibility to place service before self is a demand few understand and even fewer defend. With a pledge of this magnitude, why would anyone not prioritize whatever is needed to protect their strength to serve? Psychotherapy will not make you less effective. It is meant to address difficulties that harm your ability to serve and damage relationships you value. You were not asked to serve alone. Why now should you suffer alone?

Families and friends are often seen as sources of support. However, they too can become overwhelmed. Sometimes the immeasurable difficulties First Responders and Veterans face can be so devastating that it is difficult enough trying to manage the present, let alone think about the future, when thoughts are suffocated by the past.

It is important to find a therapist adequately trained and experienced to serve First Responders, Veterans, and their families. Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca was medically released from the Canadian Armed Forces after a traumatic brain injury. He began a new mission with the same reason to serve. He is a Registered Psychotherapist with an educational focus and unique experiences with this community that compliments his clinical treatment.

Premarital counseling or cohabiting counseling is a form of therapy to assist couples in preparing for long, healthy, marriages or moving in together. Premarital / cohabiting counseling is designed to help the couple consider and communicate their thoughts about various topics that often arise in a cohabiting space.

Premarital counseling is suggested for all couples before their wedding day or before moving in together. This type of counseling is not just for couples who are struggling, but for those who are in a good place and need techniques to keep a relationship stable. Premarital / per-cohabiting counseling will deal with the Four Pillars that all relationships are based on; Friendship, Trust, Communication and Sex. The goal is to guide the couple through these Four Pillars in order to establish proper coping skills when life challenges arise.

Premarital / per-cohabiting counseling will also cover beliefs, values, finances, family of origin/background, creating your own family, roles within the relationship and more. This type of counseling also works for those with a previous relationship with children, and are looking to blend the families together once married/living together.

Premarital counseling or cohabiting counseling will follow a format where the couple will attend weekly or biweekly for a total of four sessions over a two hour period. Moreover, each person will be seen ONCE individual for a one-on-one session to get a personal overview of the individual regarding their relationship. In total SIX sessions will be offered. An assessment will be conducted through SYMBIS in order to evaluate four different faucets of the couples relationship. A workbook will be used during the duration of the counseling. A charge of $138 will be added for the cost of materials plus tax.

Religious per-marital counseling is also available. Please note this in the comment section when booking your session.

Sex therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals and couples address factors impacting sexual satisfaction. The goal of sex therapy is to help people move past physical and emotional challenges to have a satisfying relationship and pleasurable sex life. Sex therapy can also help those who are currently not in a relationship deal with any sexual issues or concerns they might have by building coping skills and building blocks.

The goal is with your therapist, to work on coping mechanisms to help improve your responses in the future for a healthier sex life. With each session, your therapist will continue to push you toward better management and acceptance of your concerns that may be leading to sexual dysfunction.
If your therapist suspects a medical dysfunction is the result of a physical sexual concern, they may refer you to a medical doctor. Your therapist and the doctor can consult about your signs and symptoms and work to help find any physical concerns that may be contributing to greater sexual problems.

****An Initial appointment is necessary in order to gather information on yourself to better understand what you are looking for in a partner****

A dating coach will help you identify patterns that are not in alignment with your relationship vision to guide you to where your prospects are more viable. A dating coach’s job is to work with your overall image in order to present the best version of you. Four main areas will be targeted in order to find your dating style and suit your dating needs.

For The Client:
1. Mental Health
2. Physical Image
3. Personality/Character
4. Preferences

Six Aspects of Correction in a Clients Life:
1. Social Grace
2. Grooming Etiquette
3. Dressing Standards
4. Dining Behaviors
5. Career
6. Relationships

Four Tenets (Potential Partner):
1. Chemistry
2. Core Values
3. Emotional Availability and Maturity
4. Readiness for a Relationship

While a dating coach cannot help anyone to fall in love with you, they can help guide you to identify love in your life. The goal of a dating coach is to teach you to be your authentic self. To help bring your “inner game” out so you can present yourself in a competent and confident holistic fashion.

* Please note that a dating coach appointment is not psychotherapy and therefore is not covered under your insurance plan. An Initial appointment is necessary in order to gather information on yourself and what you are looking for in a partner.