When We Help a Couple, We Help a Home.
Your relationship is too
IMPORTANT
to settle for anything less than specialized help.
Nurture Your Connection with Kenora's Specialized Couples Therapy
It’s all about you
Is your relationship experiencing the unique challenges of life in Northwestern Ontario? From the isolation of winter months to the seasonal rhythms of Lake of the Woods, Kenora couples navigate distinctive pressures that can create disconnection whether you live in Keewatin, Norman, or Lakeside.
At Couples Counselling Centre, we deeply understand how Kenora’s remote location, seasonal tourism economy, and outdoor lifestyle influence your relationship dynamics. Our thoughtful approach addresses the specific needs of couples in this beautiful but sometimes challenging lakeside community.
You don’t need to let Kenora’s geographical remoteness limit your access to transformative relationship support. Our evidence-based virtual therapy creates a safe space for couples to develop a secure, loving bond that thrives despite the unique regional challenges.
No Waiting
Evening & Weekend Appointments
Covered By Most Health Benefits
30 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
We Are here to help
Meet MaryAnn Dawood
I always knew that “The bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home”. The heartbeat is the life force. When the couples relationship is characterized by a lot of conflict and fighting, it resonates in the home. I knew that when you help a couple, you help them as individuals and you help their home! There is no greater pursuit in my eyes !
MaryAnn Dawood
MPharm, RPh, MACP, RP (Q)
Meet Our Team
Our brilliant and compassionate Therapists in Kenora are here to help
Lauren Beko MACP (Candidate), Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Jennifer Brittan MACP (Candidate), Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Audrey Smith Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, MACP (Candidate), BBA
Jennifer Moore Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Mattea Rivers Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Why CCC
Why Kenora Couples Choose Our Relationship Journey
When your relationship deserves compassionate, specialized guidance rather than generic advice, our Kenora-focused therapists offer:
- Northwestern Ontario Understanding – Honoring how the region’s vast wilderness, seasonal extremes, and tourism economy influence relationship patterns
- Seasonal Living Insight – Appreciating the unique dynamics of summer abundance and winter isolation on emotional connection
- Evidence-Based Healing – Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a proven 70-75% success rate for couples seeking deeper connection
- Convenient Virtual Sessions – Access specialized therapy from anywhere in the Kenora district, regardless of weather or distance
- Indigenous Cultural Respect – Honoring the traditions and perspectives important to the region’s diverse communities
Unlike generalist therapists, we specialize exclusively in relationship dynamics, offering Kenora couples the focused expertise and heartfelt support your relationship deserves.
Our Services
At Couples Counselling Centre, we specialize in three main areas of focus to provide our patients effective therapy.
Sex Therapy
Transform your disconnection and negative communication patterns into connection and intimacy.
Individual Counselling
We work with individuals experiencing trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression and more.
Trauma Therapy
To learn how trauma focused therapy at Couples Counselling Centre can support you, explore our trauma counselling services here.
Teen Counselling
We help teenagers resolve problems, modify behaviors, and make positive and lasting changes.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy offers warm, trauma informed support to help you reprocess painful memories and feel more grounded in your life and relationships.
Specialize
Kenora Relationship Challenges We Help Transform
Our couples therapy services create pathways to healing for Kenora couples navigating:
- Seasonal lifestyle shifts between tourist season abundance and winter isolation
- Geographic remoteness creating relationship resource limitations
- Outdoor recreation and cabin culture influences on relationship expectations
- Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationship dynamics and cultural understanding
- Limited professional opportunities creating relationship compromises
- Winter accessibility challenges intensifying household tensions
- Trust rebuilding and emotional healing after relationship injuries
- Finding balance between independence and connection in a resource-based community
We understand that Kenora couples face contextual challenges unique to Northwestern Ontario that require specialized therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific situation and cultural context.
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Kenora
We are currently only offering Video/Phone Appointments at our Kenora location until further notice.
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Location
Kenora, Ontario
Mail Us
Contact No
(647) 689-5838
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