The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Relational Confrontation Therapy™ (RCT) is a bold and compassionate approach to psychotherapy that invites transformation through authentic connection, vulnerability, and courageous dialogue. Rooted in the belief that real change begins with real relationship, RCT combines the warmth of human connection with the clarity of respectful challenge.

If you’re ready to explore the stories that shape your life - and brave enough to question them - this approach might be exactly what you’ve been seeking. 

Relational Confrontation Therapy™ is a psychotherapy modality developed by Andrew Simmons, MSW, RSW, to support clients who are ready for deeper, more engaged therapeutic work. RCT blends evidence-based techniques with relational depth, transparency, and a willingness to challenge limiting beliefs and assumptions.

At its core, RCT is about showing up honestly - both client and therapist - and using the therapeutic relationship itself as a space for meaningful, life-affirming change.

In an RCT session, the therapist doesn’t sit back passively. Instead, they:

• Engage authentically, as a real human in the room
   
• Offer clear, compassionate feedback
   
• Challenge unhelpful beliefs or emotional defenses
   
• Model vulnerability and emotional honesty
   
• Work collaboratively to help you re-author the narratives holding you back
   

This is therapy that invites you to be brave - and supports you every step of the way.

✅ A strong, respectful therapeutic relationship
✅ Transparent feedback from your therapist
✅ Gentle but direct exploration of your assumptions
✅ Support in practicing emotional risk and openness
✅ A space where discomfort is seen as part of growth—not something to avoid 

Relational Confrontation Therapy may be a fit if:

• You’re feeling stuck in old patterns and need a different kind of conversation
   
• You’re tired of surface-level sessions and want to go deeper
   
• You’re open to hearing honest reflections—even when they’re challenging
   
• You want to become more emotionally open, connected, and self-aware
   
• You’re drawn to therapy that invites truth, courage, and connection

While many therapeutic approaches emphasize neutrality or non-directiveness, RCT believes that relationship, transparency, and challenge are not only compatible with healing - they’re essential to it.

In RCT, your therapist is:

• Present
   
• Real
   
• Actively engaged
   
• Unafraid to name what they see—with compassion and curiosity

Therapy can be more than talk - it can be a space for truth, connection, and change. If you’re ready to explore what’s keeping you stuck and build a more authentic, empowered version of yourself, Relational Confrontation Therapy™ might be the right path.