Enas Gerges, B.A., M.A. (Theology), M.A. (Clinical Counselling), RP (Qualifying)

Languages: English and Arabic

Have you been through something hard?

Maybe it’s trauma. Maybe it’s pain from your culture, society, your family, your past, or a relationship that really mattered to you. Maybe someone you love hurt you. Or maybe you’re just exhausted and wondering if your relationship is worth fighting for anymore.

If that’s you - I get it. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Client Focus:

Engaged Couples, Married, dating, or long-term Couples, Individual Adults, Teens (12+).

Issues:

Trauma, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, premenopausal challenges, relationship struggles

Types of Therapy:



For trauma, I use EMDR to help your brain process what’s been stuck.

For couples, I use the Gottman Method and other relationship-focused approaches to help you: -communicate better -rebuild trust -work through conflict -feel close again

Whether I’m working with you individually or as a couple, my goal is simple:

To create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported - and where real change starts.

Training and Experience:

I am a compassionate and sympathetic Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Theology, and also a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychotherapy. I care deeply about helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger, healthier relationships.

Using evidence-based tools, sessions are approached with kindness, care, and an awareness of how culture and life experiences shape each person.

Fluent in both Arabic and English, with a special heart for immigrant and diverse communities. As someone who immigrated and grew up in a Christian faith background, I understand the importance of family, resilience, and cultural values. Those experiences help me connect with people from many different walks of life.

At the core of my work is this belief:
Healthy relationships are the foundation of wellbeing. When our relationships heal, so do we.

More than just my work:

I’ve been married for 20 years and am a mom of four — including teenagers. Life at home is full and real.

When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me gardening or spending time with my family.

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Melissa is the Founder and Clinic Director of The Couple Wellness Experts.

Melissa is a Registered Social Worker who has been in the field for over 20 years. She is a Certified Gottman Therapist and works with couples, supervises practitioners, and facilitates workshops and retreats.

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Rubina Mangat, Intern Psychotherapist with The Couple Wellness Experts, BComm., CPA, MDiv (Candidate), RP (Qualifying)

Do you long for deeper connection and ease in your relationships?

When disconnection or repeated patterns leave you feeling distant from your partner, yourself, or even your faith, the impact runs deep- affecting your emotional well-being, nervous system, physical health, sleep, energy, and sense of purpose.

At the same time, healthy, supportive relationships are incredibly life-giving. They help you grow, laugh more freely, feel truly seen, and move toward shared goals with renewed meaning and vitality.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Who I Help

I work with individuals, couples, and engaged/pre-marital couples across Ontario who want to:

-Rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore intimacy in their partnership

-Prepare for a strong, fulfilling marriage through premarital counselling (communication skills, conflict tools, values alignment, and emotional connection)

-Heal attachment wounds from childhood or past relationships

-Strengthen self-concept, self-esteem, and your relationship with your own body

-Navigate anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, or relational distress that shows up in your closest connections

-Integrate Christian faith principles and theological truths into your healing journey (upon request)

How I Help: My Approach

I offer a calm, non-judgmental, holistic space where we gently explore your inner world including your values, needs, strengths, and the places where life feels both painful and hopeful.

Together we create practical, doable shifts that support greater alignment and fulfillment across your relationships, work, faith, and daily life.

I draw from evidence-based approaches, including:

-The Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2) – one of the most researched approaches for couples and premarital work

-Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

-Attachment-based and Internal Family Systems (IFS) elements

-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools for grounding and self-soothing

When desired, I integrate Christian faith perspectives, supporting trauma healing and the re-alignment of your God-concept with theological truths while honouring your spiritual journey.

My Training & Experience

My path to this work is shaped by both professional training and lived insight.

I completed Gottman Levels One and Two and am currently pursuing my Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University. This training equips me with evidence-informed tools while integrating psychological and spiritual perspectives on how our relationships with ourselves, others, and God shape overall well-being.

Before transitioning into psycho-spiritual counselling, I built a career in a multinational consulting firm and earned my Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. That experience gives me a unique understanding of the pressures, burnout, and high-achieving demands many clients face in fast-paced professional environments.

More Than Just My Work

Outside the therapy room, I recharge through real-world experiences that remind me of beauty, connection, and God’s presence. I enjoy discovering new music at concerts, attending fashion shows, people-watching in vibrant neighbourhoods, travelling to new places, and meaningful conversations with my boyfriend and sisters about global systems, faith, and navigating life.

These experiences deepen my appreciation for the redemptive work happening in and around us.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you’re single and preparing for a healthy long-term relationship, engaged and wanting a strong foundation before “I do,” or already in a partnership hoping to rebuild connection and create new positive patterns, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Book a free 20-minute consultation or join my one-time free drop-in hour (for non-emergency questions).

Virtual sessions are available across Ontario.

I look forward to connecting with you.

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Susan Netterfield, B.A., Ed.M., M.Div., RP (Qualifying)

Are you excited to strengthen your long term relationship? Or are you at the stage of engagement and wanting to form a solid foundation for your lives together? Or are you and your partner eager to learn more about each other’s needs and goals? Or are you struggling and yearning for the skills to better communicate, apologize, forgive, and cultivate a peaceful home and family as a trusting and committed team?

Susan Netterfield loves healthy relationships and marriages. Happily married for three decades, her life experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of marriage. She believes that with the right tools and shared commitment, relationships can thrive. Decades of research shows that strong relationships are related to better emotional, financial and health outcomes.

Susan has a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University, Susan Netterfield blends theological and psychological insights in her practice. With training in the Gottman Method (Levels One and Two) and Prepare-Enrich, she offers research-based tools to help you build your friendship and manage conflicts. She can help you gain a deeper understanding of your dreams, family cultural differences, history, attachment styles and values while acquiring new skills to navigate your relationship’s challenges.

Your marriage is a valuable investment, and Susan is here to help you enrich it.

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Azalea Ramos, M.S.W., Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.)

NOTE: Azalea is not taking on new clients at this time

Are you a couple going through complex struggles?

I know firsthand how complex family life can be. I grew up in an Indigenous community in Nunavut (Ikaluktutiak), where my family was one of a handful of Filipino/Asian families in the area. I also have personal experience with being in an intercultural marriage for over two years now. These experiences shape how I understand identity, belonging, compassion and resilience. They also deepened my appreciation for the unique strengths and challenges that every couple brings to therapy.

Client Focus:

Couples

Issues:

-new parents

-caring for elderly parents

-communication

-life transitions

Types of therapy:

-Gottman Method Levels One and Two

-Gottman Method Bringing Baby Home

-Gottman Method for Trauma and Affairs

-Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship

-Eclectic and Strengths-based

-Narrative

Training and Experience

Over the years, I’ve worked across child welfare and adult protection, walking alongside people through trauma, abuse, family conflict, and substance use. What really matters to me is helping couples feel seen, heard, and understood. Relationships can carry deep hurts, and sometimes those hurts feel impossible to manage on your own.

I’m a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and an Associate with The Couple Wellness Experts. I’ve completed Levels One and Level Two Gottman Method Couples Therapy, the Gottman training on Bringing Baby Home and Trauma & Affairs. I also completed an externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My academic background includes a Master of Social Work and a combined Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Social Work from McMaster University.

I especially enjoy working with new parents and supporting partners through the big transition of welcoming a baby, including helping partners understand the hormone changes and emotional shifts new moms experience. I also care deeply about how conflict affects kids, and I often help parents learn how to navigate disagreements to healthier ways of communicating. My background in child protection and adult protection also gives me insight into more complex situations, like couples navigating ADHD or FASD. I also know what it is like to enter into a stage in life of caring for parents with dementia.

I create a safe, supportive space where couples can work through conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connection. Whether it’s learning how to communicate better, repairing from betrayal, or navigating the stress of parenting, my goal is to help couples grow closer rather than drift apart.

At the heart of my work is a belief that relationships are a place of growth and transformation. When couples lean into that process, with honesty, courage, and a willingness to listen, real healing and lasting connection can happen.

More than just my work:

I find ease and meaning in stargazing, having spent part of my childhood in Nunavut, watching the Aurora Borealis. I also love hiking, trying new recipes and watching films with my husband.

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Devanshi Verma, Associate Therapist with The Couple Wellness Experts, M.S.W., R.S.W., PhD, CHRL

Languages: English and Hindi

Are you longing to feel close again? Do you find yourselves stuck in the same painful conversations — or avoiding them altogether?

Every relationship goes through seasons. Sometimes the friendship feels strong and easy. Other times, stress, misunderstandings, betrayal, or life transitions create distance. You may still love each other deeply, yet feel unheard, unseen, or alone in the relationship.

I work with couples at many different stages — from those preparing for marriage to those navigating years of shared history. Some couples are rebuilding after betrayal. Others are simply exhausted from conflict that never seems to resolve. Many are balancing careers, parenting, cultural expectations, or major life changes while trying to stay connected.

In our work together, both partners matter. I create a calm, respectful space where difficult conversations can happen safely — where emotions are understood, patterns become clearer, and repair becomes possible.

Client Focus:

-Individuals (Adults and Teens)

-Pre-engaged/Engaged Couples

-Long-term Committed Couples

-Couples navigating life transitions

-Dual-career and high-achieving professionals

-Workshops

Issues:

-Communication breakdown

-Recurring conflict and gridlock

-Trust concerns and betrayal

-Emotional disconnection

-Stress and burnout

-Anxiety and depression

-Life transitions

-Career stress/challenges/transitions

-Career coaching for teens, young adults and adults

Types of Therapy:

My work is grounded in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am currently completing Levels 1 and 2 training in the Gottman Method. I use its structured assessments and practical tools to help couples strengthen friendship, communicate more effectively, manage conflict gently, and rebuild trust after hurt.

Alongside the Gottman Method, I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well. My style is collaborative and steady. I believe meaningful change happens when couples feel emotionally safe enough to turn toward each other instead of away.

Training and Experience:

As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) and maintain membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers. My background also includes a PhD in Management and designation as a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL).

Before moving fully into clinical practice, I spent over a decade in academic leadership and management. With that, I worked with students extensively, coaching them with their career goals and job readiness. This experience gives me particular insight into the pressures faced by high-achieving professionals — leadership demands, performance stress, ambition, and responsibility — and how these can quietly affect intimacy and partnership at home.

At the same time, my work is rooted in the belief that every couple, regardless of background or profession, deserves a relationship that feels secure, respectful, and emotionally connected.

More than just my work:

On a personal note, I am a mother of two wonderful children and have been married to my husband for nearly two decades. My own experiences have deepened my appreciation for the ongoing intention, care, and patience that relationships require. I believe strongly in taking care of yourself and your loved ones, even during life’s busiest seasons.

Outside of my work, I enjoy dancing (Bollywood and freestyle), traveling, and spending meaningful time with my family.

Relationships are not strengthened by avoiding conflict, but by learning how to repair and reconnect. It is a privilege to walk alongside couples as they rediscover each other, rebuild trust, and create a partnership that feels safe, resilient, and meaningful.

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