When We Help a Couple, We Help a Home.
Your relationship is too
IMPORTANT
to settle for anything less than specialized help.
Rebuild Your Connection with Sault Ste. Marie's Specialized Couples Therapy
It’s all about you
Is your relationship feeling the strain of Sault Ste. Marie’s unique challenges? From steel industry pressures to border town dynamics, Sault Ste. Marie couples face distinct pressures that can create disconnection whether you live in the downtown area, P-Patch, or the east end.
At Couples Counselling Centre, we understand how Northern Ontario’s isolation, the Soo’s industrial foundation, and cross-border influences affect intimate relationships. Our specialized approach addresses the specific needs of couples in this resilient gateway to Lake Superior.
Don’t let the Sault’s geographic isolation limit your access to relationship support. Our evidence-based virtual therapy helps couples create a secure, loving bond that can withstand both personal and 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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie Couples Choose Our Specialized Therapy
When your relationship needs more than generic advice, our Sault Ste. Marie-focused therapists offer:
- Northern Ontario Understanding – Recognizing how the region’s industrial heritage, vast distances, and unique geography impact relationships
- Border Community Insight – Appreciating the distinct dynamics of living adjacent to Michigan and navigating cross-border relationships
- Evidence-Based Methods – Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a proven 70-75% success rate for distressed couples
- Convenient Virtual Sessions – Access specialized therapy from anywhere in the Algoma District
- Industrial Career Awareness – Understanding the unique pressures of steel industry and resource sector employment
Unlike general therapists who occasionally work with couples, we specialize exclusively in relationship dynamics, offering Sault Ste. Marie 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
Sault Ste. Marie Relationship Challenges We Address
Our couples therapy services specialize in helping Sault Ste. Marie couples navigate:
- Industrial shift work impact on connection and communication
- Economic uncertainty in a single-industry dominated economy
- Cross-border family and relationship complexities
- Seasonal mood impacts during long northern winters
- Geographic isolation affecting relationship resources and variety
- Cultural integration in the Sault’s diverse communities, including Indigenous connections
- Trust rebuilding after relationship injuries or betrayals
- Outdoor lifestyle balance with relationship nurturing
We understand that Sault Ste. Marie couples face contextual challenges unique to Northern Ontario that require specialized therapeutic approaches focused on your specific situation and community context.
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Sault Ste. Marie
We are currently only offering Video/Phone Appointments at our Sault Ste. Marie location until further notice.
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Location
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Contact No
(647) 689-5838
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