When We Help a Couple, We Help a Home.
Your relationship is too
IMPORTANT
to settle for anything less than specialized help.
Restore Your Bond with Markham's Specialized Couples Therapy
It’s all about you
Is your relationship feeling the strain of Markham’s unique pressures? From balancing traditional cultural values with modern Canadian life to navigating high achievement expectations in neighborhoods like Unionville, Cornell, or Berczy Village—Markham couples face distinct challenges.
At Couples Counselling Centre, we understand how Markham’s multicultural dynamics, tech industry demands, and rapidly evolving community affect intimate relationships. Our specialized approach addresses the specific needs of couples in this diverse, affluent suburb.
Don’t let Markham’s focus on success overshadow your relationship needs. Our evidence-based therapy helps couples move from disconnection to a secure, loving bond that honors cultural values while building stronger connection.
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 Markham 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 Markham Couples Choose Our Specialized Therapy
When your relationship deserves more than generic advice, our Markham-focused therapists offer:
- Markham-Specific Understanding – Recognizing how the city’s cultural diversity, tech sector influence, and suburban dynamics impact relationships
- Cultural Sensitivity – Respecting the East Asian and South Asian traditions prominent in many Markham communities
- Evidence-Based Methods – Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a proven 70-75% success rate for distressed couples
- Convenient Virtual Sessions – No fighting Highway 7 traffic—connect from your Markham home or office
- Tech-Sector Compatible – Flexible scheduling for Markham’s many technology professionals
Unlike general therapists who occasionally work with couples, we specialize exclusively in relationship dynamics, offering Markham couples the focused expertise they deserve.
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
Markham Relationship Challenges We Address
Our couples therapy services specialize in helping Markham couples navigate:
- Intercultural relationship dynamics in Markham’s diverse community
- Balancing traditional family expectations with modern relationship needs
- Communication barriers intensified by technical professional backgrounds
- Work-life balance in Markham’s achievement-oriented culture
- Parenting approaches across cultural backgrounds
- Multigenerational household dynamics common in Markham
- Trust rebuilding after relationship injuries or betrayals
- Financial pressure in one of the GTA’s most expensive communities
We understand that Markham couples face unique contextual challenges that require specialized therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific situation and cultural background.
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Markham
We are currently only offering Video/Phone Appointments at our Markham location until further notice.
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Location
Markham, Ontario
Mail Us
Contact No
(647) 689-5838
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