RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST IN-person in cleveland, oh
YOU WERE EACH OTHER’S PERSON. LET’S HELP YOU FEEL IT AGAIN.
Chris Cantergiani, IMFT
You're here because something isn’t working in your relationship.
Right now it feels like you’re caught in an emotional storm in your relationship, and instead of weathering it together, you’re each running in different directions.
You’ve been together for more than a decade - you’ve built a life together, maybe raised kids, weathered major storms - but this feels different.
You’re ready to face this challenge head-on and find your way to the other side.
You’re in the right spot.
How I work
I work with couples who are looking for real change, not just temporary fixes.
Somewhere along the way you and your partner lost each other in the chaos of daily life.
Instead of rehashing the same surface-level arguments about dishes or schedules, we'll dig into the deeper emotions and needs driving those conflicts. I'll help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck and guide you toward new ways of connecting.
The goal is simple: Let’s get to the heart of what’s really going on. That takes honesty, and it takes trust.
Here’s what I believe about therapy:
We go into the storm together.
You don’t need fewer hard conversations. You need better ones.
Both things can be true.
You can love your partner and feel frustrated with them. You can want closeness and feel scared of vulnerability. I help couples embrace the complexity of their emotions rather than forcing them into neat, simple boxes.
I bring my whole self to this work.
You'll get stories, cultural references, and real talk alongside evidence-based therapy techniques. I've been where you are—in my own relationships and life transitions—and I use that experience to help you find your way forward.
My Core Values
Curiosity
I approach every couple with genuine interest in understanding their unique story. I’d rather ask the right question than assume I already have the answer.
Collaboration
This work happens together. I'm not here to fix you—I'm here to help you rediscover how to fix things together, which is what you've been trying to do all along.
Authenticity
I bring my whole self to this work—including my own experiences with life's storms. You'll get real talk, not therapy-speak, because genuine connection requires genuine people.
Hope
Even in the messiest situations, I believe in your relationship's capacity for growth. We focus on the donut, not the hole, building on your strengths while addressing what needs attention.
Get the support that’s right for you.
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - currently in training
Also informed by:
Gottman Method principles
Bowen Family Systems Theory
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Capella University, Master of Science degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, 4.0 GPA, graduation with distinction; 2024.
Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed by State of Ohio / F.2600619
Emerson College, 1991
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Emotionally Focused Therapy training: Externship, Core Skills 1 - 4. 2022 - present
EMDR Basic Training - July 2026 - present
10 Principles of Effective Couples Therapy: What Science Tells Us and Beyond with Julie Schwartz Gottman, PH.D. and John Gottman, Ph.D.
Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200) - Yoga Alliance Certified - Awake To My Soul - Instructor Ylonda Rosenthal-Greene, Completed 2025. Specialty in breathwork and meditation.
Ohio EFT - Founder and President
ICEEFT - member
AAMFT - member
Ready to move from disconnection to deeper connection?