REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPY & CERTIFIED COACHING
ONLINE THERAPY & COACHING
A safe space to explore life’s difficult situations.
Your story matters. Let us help you navigate the pathway to your destination of wellness.
Welcome to Destined for Distinction
At Destined for Distinction Psychotherapy & Coaching Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and live with purpose. Our compassionate professionals provide evidence-informed online therapy and coaching tailored to your unique goals, challenges, and stage of life. Based in Ontario, we offer virtual services across the province and, where permitted, to clients in other Canadian provinces.
Psychotherapy offers a safe, supportive space to understand the experiences that have shaped you, improve your mental well-being, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
Coaching is designed for individuals who are ready to move forward with intention, helping you to clarify goals, build confidence, strengthen leadership, navigate change, and create meaningful personal or professional growth.
Our practice is guided by The Psychology of Responsibility™, a framework that recognizes the hidden emotional burden carried by many high-functioning individuals who are accustomed to being the responsible one. Whether you come to us for therapy or coaching, we help you move beyond burnout, perfectionism, chronic stress, and self-sacrifice toward a life that is healthier, more balanced, and aligned with your values.
Where healing begins, growth continues, and lasting transformation is possible.
SOCIAL LINKS
Why Choose Us
Destined for Distinction was built with an understanding of how difficult it can be to keep supporting others while feeling depleted yourself. Reaching out for help is a meaningful step, and you deserve a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences, challenges, and goals.
Our team uses an integrative, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach tailored to each client. Whether you are seeking therapy or coaching, we meet you with compassion and respect as you work toward healing, resilience, balance, and meaningful change.
Our Values
We value authenticity, curiosity, compassion, respect, and each person’s right to define wellness and success for themselves. These values guide how we listen, communicate, and support every client.
Our Mission
To provide professional services that encourage wellness and well-being in a space that is accepting of all individuals, safe, and respectful.
Our Vision
A world where every individual has barrier-free access to the support they require.
Lianne Gagné
Co-Founder
Lianne Gagné
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Calvin Lawrence
SOLUTIONS COACH
THERAPY
Therapy is a personalized one-on-one mental health support that helps individuals with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. It aims to help create self-awareness, manage symptoms, and improve well-being.
COACHING
Coaching is a personalized one-on-one service that helps individuals with a wide range of personal, professional, and life goals such as career development, confidence, leadership, relationships, or major life transitions. It aims to build clarity, strengthen practical skills, and support lasting personal growth.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Not sure whether therapy or coaching is right for you? Request a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, discuss what you are looking for, and learn whether our services may be a good fit.
QUICK LINKS
Crisis Services
Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 (available 24/7 across Canada)
ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 (free and confidential mental health and addiction service information in Ontario, available 24/7)
Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 (support for Indigenous people across Canada, available 24/7)
National Overdose Response Service: 1-888-688-6677 or 1-888-688-NORS (overdose prevention support across Canada, available 24/7)
Resources
CAMH: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: www.camh.ca
Making Therapy & Coaching More Accessible
We understand that finances can be a barrier to accessing care. A limited number of sliding-scale spaces may be available for therapy or coaching, based on financial need and practitioner availability. Please contact us to ask about current availability.
Wellness Corner: Mental Health & Wellness Resources
The Wellness Corner is a curated collection of mental health and wellness articles designed to support emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth. Here you’ll find compassionate insights on seasonal mood changes, grief and loss, stress management, realistic self-care, and navigating life transitions with intention.
Each article is written to meet you where you are, whether you’re seeking understanding, reassurance, or practical tools to support your mental and emotional health. Our goal is to offer grounded, accessible resources that normalize difficult experiences and encourage healing, connection, and resilience.
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