MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Meet our therapy team, offering compassionate, professional support to help you navigate emotional challenges, strengthen your well-being, and create meaningful change.
Lianne Gagné
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Sunday |10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Alternate Monday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday – Thursday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
About Lianne
As someone who loves people and is naturally curious about them, I can meet them where they are to help them navigate to where they want to be. Whether you are struggling with low self-esteem, depression, conflict in your relationships, or trying to manage life while dealing with a traumatic past, I strive to provide a safe space to explore, navigate, and challenge the beliefs that limit you and the fears that hold you back. I love to be a cheerleader and find strengths in people, and I believe in the transformative potential of our work together, guiding you towards the life you want.
Accepting new clients from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
Client Issues
Depression Coping Skills
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
Boundaries and Boundary Setting
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Identity and Self-Exploration
Understanding and regulating emotions
Effective Communication
Burnout
Social Anxiety
Empowerment
Negative body image
Mindfulness
Self-Confidence
Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Humanistic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Education
MACP – Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, 2025, Yorkville University
BA – Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology /Criminology with Honors, 2022, University of Ontario Institute of Technology/ Ontario Tech University
Certification
CPC – Certified Professional Coach, 2016, iPec
ELI-MP – Energy Leadership Index – Master Practitioner, 2016, iPec
Insurance
Destined for Distinction does not offer direct billing for psychotherapy services. Payment is due at the time of your session and may be made by Interac e-Transfer or by debit or credit card through PayPal. An official receipt will be provided after payment for you to submit to your extended health insurance provider.
Coverage and reimbursement vary by insurance plan, insurer and the treating therapist’s professional designation or registration category. Before booking, confirm whether a referral is required and what information must appear on the receipt. If your therapist is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ask specifically whether that registration category is covered. Clinical supervision does not automatically guarantee reimbursement.
Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the designations listed below:
Registered Psychotherapist
READY TO BEGIN?
We provide professional services for anyone who wants positive change in their life.
No matter the difficulties you face or the challenges you’re hoping to work through, we’re here to help you grow.
We’d love to hear from you!

Let’s Connect
EMAIL: welcome@destinedfordistinction.com

Available Hours
Sunday |10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Alternate Monday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday – Thursday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday | Closed
Our office hours are ET

Mailing Address
Harwood Place
Ajax, ON
L1S 7H2
