Relationships are built on good communication, but sometimes the signals get crossed.

If you feel like you and your partner just aren't getting through to each other, it may be time to call in an expert. Therapy offers the opportunity to see your relationship and each other from a fresh perspective. Whether it's a problem you've been circling for years or a recent stress that's taking its toll on your relationship, a licensed therapist can help guide you toward resolution. The first step is figuring out what kind of therapy you need.

Couples therapy is good for ironing out your relationship dynamic and getting a handle on sources of stress and conflict. A couple’s therapist will give you useful techniques for letting go of past resentments, for healthy fighting, and for identifying other issues that may be affecting your intimacy, such as depression, addiction, or too much stress.

If it's sex you really want to talk about, a clinical Sexologist or a sex therapist may be better for you than a couple’s counsellor. While couples therapists sometimes address sex, they're not usually trained or comfortable concentrating on it. A sexologist or sex therapist provides you with concrete techniques to achieve a more satisfying sex life and information about the sexual differences between men and women.

Whether it's a low libido or a problem responding, couples are taught to rebuild their sex life through weekly "homework" assignments, which are then discussed in-session.

The right kind of therapist gives you and your partner the best shot at getting to the root of your problems – which will ultimately make you happier inside and outside the bedroom.