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Hi, I'm Linda Samson.

Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

Linda Samson, Registered marriage and family therapist, GeorgetownAbout Linda Samson
I have a MSc in Family Studies from Guelph University. I am a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I am also a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have been doing this work for over 30 years.

Linda Samson, secluded, private officeIntroducing Kia Samson-Sammet
It is with confidence and pride that I announce the addition of my daughter, therapy intern and associate, Kia Samson-Sammet to my practice. I am passionate about mentoring new therapists like Kia and inspiring others with insights and learnings that have resonated with me over the last forty years of my work with clients.

354785linda textI help people in many areas of therapy
Individual and marriage counselling, grief and depression, stress and career changes, addictions and anxiety, self esteem and assertiveness and more. I help people lead more satisfying lives.

Linda Samson, Registered marriage and family therapist, GeorgetownCan you relate to these stories?
Fighting over money, fading desire, infidelity, grief, anxiety, loneliness or career changes are experience by many. I created my blog to share with you how you can overcome the troubles life brings your way.

I am so lonely!

In this 21st century, we are increasingly living lives of social isolation. Most of us no longer live in small communities with our families and childhood friends and neighbors. As a result, our intimate relationship with our spouse has become the central relationship in our lives. We look to our spouse for the emotional connection and sense of belonging that we used to get from our hometown.

In addition to this, our culture’s idea of maturity means being self-sufficient and independent. So, is turning to someone for emotional support, then,  a sign of weakness?

Hundreds of studies (Bowlby,1990) conclude that:

- A secure connection between partners is a huge source of strength for the two people in those relationships.
  The world is less intimidating when you know you’re not alone.
- When we feel secure with our partners, we tend to be less hostile when we get mad at them.
- Those who feel close to their spouse attribute less malicious intent to their partners in times of conflict.
- When we feel securely connected, we like ourselves more.
- The more securely connected we are, the more separate and independent we tend to be.
- The more securely connected we are, the more confident we are of our worth and our value.

Because of this, I believe that when couples are trying to make sense of their distress, analyzing their early childhood; teaching them  communication skills; or trying new sexual positions misses the point. It doesn’t really get to the heart of the matter.

Marriage counseling needs to address a couple’s fundamental need for emotional connection - for recipricol adult attachment. Therapy needs to re-create and strengthen this emotional bond and in so doing, foster a more loving relationship.