Communication
Learn to slow conflict, listen with more clarity, and speak in ways that feel heard.
Family therapy · Virtual across Ontario
Helping families feelunderstood.
A calm space to understand patterns, reduce conflict, and reconnect.
About family therapy
The difficulty is rarely held by just one person.
Every family develops patterns—ways of communicating, responding to stress, navigating roles, and asking for support. Even patterns that once helped can eventually leave family members feeling unheard, disconnected, or caught in the same conflicts.
Transitions such as parenting changes, separation, blended families, loss, school pressures, or mental health challenges can place additional strain on the whole family.
At Stoneglass, family therapy begins with curiosity rather than blame. Together, we make room for each person’s perspective, understand what may be beneath conflict or behaviour, and build on your family’s existing strengths to create more supportive ways of relating.
How family therapy helps
Support for the patterns families get stuck in.
Family therapy can help create more understanding, steadier communication, and a sense of connection during difficult seasons.
Transitions & Change
Find support through separation, blended family dynamics, parenting shifts, grief, or school-related stress.
Connection
Rebuild trust, strengthen emotional closeness, and create more supportive ways of relating.
Understanding Behaviour
Look beneath reactions and recurring tension to better understand what each person may be carrying.
Your family therapists
Meet the people who support families.
Family therapy is relational work. Finding someone who can hold each person’s perspective with care matters.
Shannon Gagnon
Registered Social Worker · Psychotherapist · Co-founder
Trauma-informed, strengths-based care with a special focus on children, parents, and family systems.
- Children & teens
- Parents & families
- EMDR-informed care
Jessica Maronski
Registered Psychotherapist · Co-founder
Warm, collaborative support for teens, adults, and families navigating difficult patterns and seasons of change.
- Teens 15+ & adults
- Family relationships
- Trauma & life transitions
When families reach out
When home feels stuck.
- The same arguments keep returning
- Communication becomes tense or quiet
- Family members no longer feel heard
Family therapy FAQ
A little more clarity before you begin.
Questions families often have when considering support.
Who should attend family therapy sessions?
That depends on what your family is navigating. Sessions may include parents or caregivers, children or teens, the whole family, or different combinations over time. We can discuss the most supportive place to begin during your consultation.
Can parents begin without their child present?
Yes, beginning with parents or caregivers can offer useful space to share concerns, understand the wider context, and consider what support may fit. The plan for future sessions can then be shaped together.
What happens during the first family therapy session?
The first session is a chance to slow things down, hear each person’s perspective, and begin noticing the patterns affecting the family. You do not need to arrive with everything explained or agreed upon.
Can virtual family therapy work for children and teens?
The fit depends on a young person’s age, needs, and comfort with online sessions. Shannon adapts her work with younger clients using creative and play-based approaches, and a consultation can help determine whether virtual care feels appropriate for your family.
What if some family members are unsure about participating?
It is common for family members to begin with different levels of readiness. Therapy can make room for those concerns without expecting everyone to feel the same way, while helping your family consider a manageable first step.
A thoughtful place to begin
Support for your family can begin with a conversation.
Tell us a little about what your family is navigating. We can discuss fit, who might take part, and what beginning family therapy could look like.
What you can expect:
- A free 15–20 minute call to explore the fit
- Virtual appointments from anywhere in Ontario
- Care from regulated mental health professionals
- A response to new inquiries within 24 hours