Martin Luciani, M.Ed., RP
Clinical Lead & Registered Psychotherapist
Move from "Functioning" to Flourishing.
I help individuals and couples navigate self-worth, communication, and personal growth with clarity and purpose.
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You Are Doing Everything "Right," But Something Feels Off.
​​Sometimes our concerns become a perfect gateway for curiosity. In fact, many of us go into therapy juggling with "WHY" questions.​​
​​- Why do I feel this way? ​
​- Why do I feel like I'm alone?
​- Why did this happen to me?​​
​- Why can't I get over this?​​
​- Why am I afraid?​
​- Why am I like this?​
​​Although these questions may feel hard to answer and understand, they highlight your innate yearning to make sense of your experiences and find meaning in the challenges you face.​
Sometimes, however, we need a little help with this reflective process, which is where therapy can be so important.
Hi, I'm Martin
Founder & Clinical Lead at Journey to Meaning
Since 2018, I have worked with individuals and couples who are checking all the boxes on paper but still feel unfulfilled in their daily lives. My work centers on helping you identify the specific blocks keeping you stagnant—whether that is social anxiety, relationship friction, or a difficult life transition—so you can move from merely functioning to realizing your full potential.
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Your therapy should be as unique as your situation. You won't find a "one-size-fits-all" solution here; instead, you get a customized roadmap that integrates research-backed tools (like Gottman Method, EFT, and ACT) to match your specific goals. This is a space where you will feel deeply safe and validated, yet gently challenged to grow. Our work goes beyond just venting— We will work on actionable skills to navigate your emotions, strengthen your relationships, and build a life you actually love.
Life can be unrelenting, challenging and unpredictable. I believe that inside these attributes we can discover ourselves and find our deepest sources of meaning. That's why I want to help you to make life meaningful.
Targeted Support for Modern Challenges
Specializing in Gottman Method Couples Counselling & Existential Psychotherapy
Love requires more than just chemistry; it requires a toolkit. I use the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples move past surface-level conflict and address the deeper emotional disconnects.
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Breaking the Conflict Cycle: Stop having the same argument over and over again.
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Rebuilding Trust: Navigating the aftermath of infidelity or broken promises.
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Restoring Intimacy: Reconnecting when you feel like "roommates" rather than partners.
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Life Transitions: Managing the stress of parenthood, career changes, or family dynamics as a team.
High-Functioning Anxiety & Perfectionism
You are successful on the outside, but internally, you are running on a treadmill of "never good enough." We work to unhook your self-worth from your productivity.
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Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming the fear that you will be "found out" at work or in social circles.
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Social Anxiety: Quieting the fear of judgment and the exhausting post-event analysis ("Did I say the wrong thing?").
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Burnout Prevention: Setting boundaries that protect your energy without sacrificing your ambition.
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The "Inner Critic": Transforming harsh self-talk into constructive self-compassion.
Existential Therapy & Life Transitions
When the script you were given for life stops working, you enter a period of existential crisis. We don't treat this as a disorder; we treat it as an opportunity to redesign your life.
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Career & Identity Shifts: Figuring out who you are outside of your job title or relationship status.
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Navigating Uncertainty: Learning to tolerate the anxiety of the unknown during major life pivots.
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Finding Purpose: Moving from living by default (doing what you "should" do) to living by design (doing what matters to you).
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Grief & Loss: Processing the complex emotions that come with ending a chapter of your life.
Professional Qualifications
Education & Designation
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​Registered Psychotherapist (#15096) | College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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​Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counselling Psychology | University of Toronto
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Advanced Clinical Training
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​Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2)
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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) | Dr. Leslie Greenberg & Dr. Serine Warwar
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy | Dr. Shelley McMain - CAMH
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy | Dr. Russ Harris
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Trauma Informed Stabilization Therapy (TIST) | Janina Fisher, PhD
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy | Solution Focused Therapy Institute
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We know life gets busy.
Our practice is designed to fit seamlessly into your week.
Flexible Virtual Sessions
Specialized care from your own safe space - whether that's in Durham Region, Toronto or anywhere in Ontario. No commute, no traffic, just connection.
Insurance & Direct Billing
Let us handle the paperwork for you. We work with most insurance providers and offer direct billing whenever possible.
Evenings & Weekends
You shouldn't have to choose between your career and your mental health. We fit around your 9-to-5, encuring you don't disrupt your work week.
Seamless Online Booking
Our secure client portal allows you to view our real-time availability, book your sessions, and manage your appointments instantly online, 24/7.
How To Get Started
How To Get Started
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