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VIDARELATIONSHIPS

ABOUT
Hello! We are here to help.
We understand that relationships are the heart and soul of a fulfilling life. Our mission is to empower our clients to understand how to overcome challenges for a more harmonious relationship. All our therapists are dedicated to providing support, with compassionate, in a safe, inclusive environment. We offer expert guidance, and evidence-based strategies tailored to your relationships' unique needs.
MEET CARLY
MEET MATT
MEET JENNIFER
SERVICES
Transformative Counselling Services
At Vida Relationships, our transformative counselling services are tailored to empower you and your relationships and give you the tools to create the life you want to have.
COUPLES COUNSELLING
FAMILY COUNSELLING
ONLINE COUNSELLING
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
DISCERNMENT COUNSELLING
PODCAST
UPCOMING EPISODES
"Why You Keep Having the Same Argument (and How to Stop)"

"The Pursuer and the Withdrawer Walk Into a Marriage…"

"Time-Outs Aren’t Just for Toddlers"

"Family: The Original Group Chat Drama"

VIDA RELATIONSHIPS
It's Not About the Dishes (But Also, It Kinda Is)
FEATURED EPISODE
"It’s Not About the Dishes (But Also, It Kinda Is)"
COMING SOON
Love Actually…Is Hard is the podcast where we (Matt & Carly, therapists and co-directors of Vida Relationships) say the quiet part out loud: relationships are hard. Beautiful? Absolutely. But also confusing, triggering, and occasionally dishwasher-argument-inducing.
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BLOG
THE BLOG
The Relationship Lab with Matt & Carly
In our blog, we explore the real-life struggles of couples and families and offer practical, trauma-informed tools for connection, healing, and growth. Written by clinic directors Carly Goodfellow and Matt Turner, our blog blends attachment science and emotionally focused therapy to help you build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
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The Relationship Lab

With Carly & Matt

At The Relationship Lab, we explore what makes relationships tick—and what gets in the way. This is a space where we break down the emotional science behind love, connection, conflict, and repair.

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Why You're Arguing About the Dishes (And What It's Really About)

Why You're Arguing About the Dishes (And What It's Really About)

Why You're Arguing About the Dishes (And What It's Really About)

Discover why arguing about the dishes is rarely about chores and more about deeper emotional needs. Grounded in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and attachment science, this post explores how everyday conflicts reveal feelings of disconnection and insecurity. Learn a simple 3-step exercise to transform arguments into opportunities for connection, making your relationship stronger and safer. Perfect for couples seeking healing and growth.

Jul 33 min read

Carly Goodfellow & Matt Turner of Vida Relationships

About Us

Written by clinic directors and expert relationship therapists Carly Goodfellow and Matt Turner, our blog blends clinical wisdom with real-world tools to help you navigate communication struggles and emotional wounds to the daily work of staying connected.

Expect raw truths, healing strategies, and the kind of clarity that leads to real change. Whether you're navigating conflict, healing from trauma, or just trying to love better—you're in the right lab.

Recent Posts

Why You're Arguing About the Dishes (And What It's Really About)

Jul 3

Navigating the Dance of Connection: How Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Can Help

Jul 3

Time-Outs Aren’t Just for Kids: 6 Ways to Calm Conflict in Your Relationship

Jul 1

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