Stop the Same Fight. Start Building Something That Holds.
You don’t need months or years of talk therapy. You need clear relational Skills, tools and structure that changes old patterns and begin to heal the wounds. Most couples see real shifts in 4–6 focused sessions.
Available Online Across Alberta and In-Person in Red Deer
Now offering a hybrid session model:
Secure
virtual sessions for couples across Alberta, and in-person sessions at our Red Deer office, now available on Mondays and Thursdays, from 8 am to 4 pm.
By appointment only, no walk-ins
Whether you live in Red Deer or anywhere else in Alberta, you can work with me via secure Zoom video so you do not have to travel.
Is This Right for You?
- Couples who keep having the same fight and feel stuck
- Partners dealing with broken trust, distance, or shutdown
- Blended and Stepfamilies are trying to make daily life work
- Engaged or remarried couples who want a clear plan
- Parents worried about how conflict is affecting their kids
Not sure if this is right for you?
Find out how I assess whether we're the right fit
before you commit to anything.
What Changes When You Work With Me
- Restoring emotional connection
- Understanding the patterns that drive your fights
- Tools to calm conflict in the moment
- Repair steps so apologies actually land
- Begin to heal the relationship wounds
- Ways to rebuild trust and emotional safety
- Agreements you can both keep in daily life
- Turning defensiveness into listening so both of you feel hear.
Meet Rick Martin
I work exclusively with couples who feel stuck, shut down, or caught in the same fight on repeat.
This work is direct and practical. We slow conflict down, build real repair skills, and help you rebuild trust in a way that holds up at home.
If you want relationship help that is focused, structured, and honest, you’re in the right place.
Focused Services Built for Couples
- Most sessions are online via secure Zoom.
- In-person appointments are available in Red Deer - Mondays and Thursdays.
Why RLT Works Differently
- RLT focuses on the pattern, not just the fight
- We work with accountability and repair, not blame
- You leave with tools to practice at home
Learn about Relational Life Therapy
What to Expect
Short intake. Focused two-hour sessions so we can get deep work done without dragging things out. Real skills, clear accountability, and steady progress. I’ll walk with you, and you have to show up and do the work.
It starts with a free 30-minute intro session where we assess whether this is the right match for your specific situation.
Book Your Free Intro Session
Let’s explore whether this is the right fit; together.
Before You Book
How many sessions do couples usually need?
- Most couples work with me for 4–6 focused sessions to get traction. Some choose to stay longer for deeper work or follow-up support. We decide together based on your goals and budget. It starts with a free intro session - here's exactly what that looks like.
Does online marriage counselling really work?
- Yes. With clear structure, secure video, and practical tools, online sessions can be as effective as in-person work. Many couples prefer it because they can join from home and avoid travel time.
What if we’re not sure we want to stay together?
- You don’t have to know your final answer before we start. We can work on clarity, calm the crisis, and help you see your options more clearly before you make big decisions.
Do you work with couples who aren't married?
- Yes. If you're in a committed relationship and something isn't working, the label doesn't matter. The patterns do.
If you’re ready to stop guessing, start repairing, and build a relationship you can feel proud of, with real emotional repair, clear accountability, and skills-based coaching. I would love to help.
