About me

About Dr. Emily Dawson

Your Trusted Canadian Relationship Coach & Love Mentor

Who I Am

Born and raised in the vibrant city of ‌Toronto, Ontario‌, I’m a Certified Relationship Therapist (CRT) and founder of ‌LoveMapped Canada‌. With over 12 years of experience helping 1,200+ couples and singles across Canada, I’ve been featured on ‌CBC’s “Love Unscripted”‌ podcast and recognized as one of ‌Canada’s Top 10 Relationship Experts‌ by Maclean’s Magazine (2022).

My Credentials:
Master’s in Clinical Psychology‌ – University of Toronto
Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist‌ – Level 3
Licensed Member‌ – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
My Story: Why Relationships?

Growing up in a multicultural neighborhood in ‌Montreal‌, I witnessed how cultural differences could strengthen—or strain—relationships. My parents’ 40-year marriage (Mom from Nova Scotia, Dad from Québec) taught me the power of ‌active listening‌ and ‌emotional courage‌.

But my true calling came after surviving a personal heartbreak in 2012. While hiking the ‌Rocky Mountains‌, I realized: “Love isn’t about finding perfection—it’s about building resilience.” That epiphany led me to:

Open my first clinic in ‌Vancouver‌ (2013)
Develop the ‌“5 Languages of Emotional Safety”‌ framework (patent pending)
Train 50+ therapists nationwide through my ‌Canadian Love Academy‌
How I Help
For Couples:

🔥 ‌Marriage Rescue Program‌: 90-day intensive for couples on the brink
❤️ ‌Pre-Marital Blueprint‌: Customized workshops for engaged pairs (popular in ‌Ottawa‌ and ‌Calgary‌)

For Singles:

📍 ‌Date Smart Bootcamp‌: Toronto/Virtual sessions on avoiding toxic patterns
🌱 ‌Post-Divorce Revival‌: Healing programs tested with ‌Edmonton‌ single-parent communities

My Philosophy

“Canadian love isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s as diverse as our maple forests. Whether you’re dating in downtown ‌Toronto‌ or farming in ‌Saskatchewan‌, emotional honesty is your compass.”

Media & Impact
CTV Morning Live‌: Monthly guest expert (2020-Present)
The Globe and Mail‌: Authored “Winter Romance Survival Guide” (most-read 2023 article)
TEDxBanff Talk‌: “Why Arctic Expeditions Teach Us About Lasting Love” (1M+ views)
Off-Duty

When not coaching, you’ll find me:
🍁 Baking butter tarts at my cottage in ‌Prince Edward County‌
⛸️ Coaching my daughter’s LGBTQ+ youth hockey team in ‌Halifax‌
📚 Writing my memoir: Love in 6 Time Zones (launching 2025)

Let’s Rewrite Your Love Story

Based in:‌
📍 Main Office: 123 Mapleview Drive, Toronto, ON M4B 1B3
📍 Satellite Clinics: Vancouver | Montréal | St. John’s

Connect With Me:‌
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram: @DrEmilyDawsonLove (Daily Q&A!)
☎️ Toll-Free: 1-800-LOV-CAN (568-226)

Serving Canadians from coast to coast in English & French.

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Dr. Emily’s professional photo (smart blazer + CN Tower backdrop)
Overlay text: “Canada’s Love Architect Since 2012”
Trust Badges‌: Display CCPA/Maclean’s logos below credentials
Interactive Map‌: Clickable pins showing clinic locations
Testimonial Carousel‌: Client quotes from all 10 provinces